Borzoi vs Lurcher
Compare the Borzoi to the Lurcher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Borzoi and Lurchers.
Borzoi
Lurcher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-15 Years
Height
26-32 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
60-105 Pounds
55-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Borzoi
Lurcher
Origin Country
Russia
Ireland
Origin Year
800 AD
1400 AD
Borzoi
Lurcher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Borzoi
Lurcher
Borzoi
Lurcher
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
15-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Borzoi
Lurcher
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
38 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium
Borzoi
Lurcher
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low to Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Borzoi
Lurcher
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Borzoi
Lurcher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Borzoi
Lurcher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Borzoi
Lurcher
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-15 Years
Borzoi
Lurcher
Borzoi
Lurcher
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short to Medium
Borzoi
Lurcher
