Borzoi vs Saint Bernard
Compare the Borzoi to the Saint Bernard. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Borzoi and Saint Bernards.
Borzoi
Saint Bernard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Height
26-32 Inches
25½-27½ Inches
Weight
60-105 Pounds
110-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Borzoi
Saint Bernard
Origin Country
Russia
Switzerland
Origin Year
800 AD
1695 AD
Borzoi
Saint Bernard
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Borzoi
Saint Bernard
Borzoi
Saint Bernard
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
15-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Borzoi
Saint Bernard
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Very High
Borzoi
Saint Bernard
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low to Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
High
Borzoi
Saint Bernard
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Borzoi
Saint Bernard
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Borzoi
Saint Bernard
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Borzoi
Saint Bernard
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Borzoi
Saint Bernard
Borzoi
Saint Bernard
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Borzoi
Saint Bernard
