Borzoi vs Saluki
Compare the Borzoi to the Saluki. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Borzoi and Salukis.
Borzoi
Saluki
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
26-32 Inches
21-28 Inches
Weight
60-105 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Borzoi
Saluki
Origin Country
Russia
Iraq
Origin Year
800 AD
-6000 BC
Borzoi
Saluki
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Borzoi
Saluki
Borzoi
Saluki
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
15-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Borzoi
Saluki
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Very High
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
42 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
High
Borzoi
Saluki
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Borzoi
Saluki
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Borzoi
Saluki
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Borzoi
Saluki
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Borzoi
Saluki
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Borzoi
Saluki
Borzoi
Saluki
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Silky
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Borzoi
Saluki
