Borzoi vs Samoyed
Compare the Borzoi to the Samoyed. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Borzoi and Samoyeds.
Borzoi
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
26-32 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
60-105 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Borzoi
Samoyed
Origin Country
Russia
Russia
Origin Year
800 AD
1890 AD
Borzoi
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Borzoi
Samoyed
Borzoi
Samoyed
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
15-80 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Borzoi
Samoyed
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium
Borzoi
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
Borzoi
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Borzoi
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Borzoi
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Borzoi
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Borzoi
Samoyed
Borzoi
Samoyed
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Borzoi
Samoyed
