Borzoi vs Pointer
Compare the Borzoi to the Pointer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Borzoi and Pointers.
Borzoi
Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
26-32 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
60-105 Pounds
45-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Borzoi
Pointer
Origin Country
Russia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
800 AD
1650 AD
Borzoi
Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Borzoi
Pointer
Borzoi
Pointer
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
15-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Borzoi
Pointer
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
High
Borzoi
Pointer
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Borzoi
Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Borzoi
Pointer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Borzoi
Pointer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Borzoi
Pointer
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Borzoi
Pointer
Borzoi
Pointer
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Borzoi
Pointer
