Borzoi vs Leonberger
Compare the Borzoi to the Leonberger. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Borzoi and Leonbergers.
Borzoi
Leonberger
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Height
26-32 Inches
25½-31½ Inches
Weight
60-105 Pounds
100-170 Pounds
Intelligence
Borzoi
Leonberger
Origin Country
Russia
Germany
Origin Year
800 AD
1849 AD
Borzoi
Leonberger
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Borzoi
Leonberger
Borzoi
Leonberger
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
15-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Borzoi
Leonberger
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Very High
Borzoi
Leonberger
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Low to Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Borzoi
Leonberger
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Borzoi
Leonberger
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Borzoi
Leonberger
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Borzoi
Leonberger
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Borzoi
Leonberger
Borzoi
Leonberger
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Borzoi
Leonberger
