Borzoi vs Pug
Compare the Borzoi to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Borzoi and Pugs.
Borzoi
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
26-32 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
60-105 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Borzoi
Pug
Origin Country
Russia
China
Origin Year
800 AD
-206 BC
Borzoi
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Borzoi
Pug
Borzoi
Pug
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
15-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Borzoi
Pug
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Low
Borzoi
Pug
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Low to Medium
High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
Low
None
Borzoi
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Borzoi
Pug
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Borzoi
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Borzoi
Pug
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Borzoi
Pug
Borzoi
Pug
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Borzoi
Pug
