Borzoi vs Poodle
Compare the Borzoi to the Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Borzoi and Poodles.
Borzoi
Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
26-32 Inches
15-24 Inches
Weight
60-105 Pounds
45-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Borzoi
Poodle
Origin Country
Russia
Germany
Origin Year
800 AD
1200 AD
Borzoi
Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Borzoi
Poodle
Borzoi
Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
15-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Borzoi
Poodle
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
32 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium
Borzoi
Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Low to Medium
None
Dander
Medium
None
Drool
Low
None
Borzoi
Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Borzoi
Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Borzoi
Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Borzoi
Poodle
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Borzoi
Poodle
Borzoi
Poodle
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Corded
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Borzoi
Poodle
