Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound
Compare the Borzoi to the Scottish Deerhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Borzoi and Scottish Deerhounds.
Borzoi
Scottish Deerhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-11 Years
Height
26-32 Inches
28-32 Inches
Weight
60-105 Pounds
75-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Borzoi
Scottish Deerhound
Origin Country
Russia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
800 AD
1600 AD
Borzoi
Scottish Deerhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Borzoi
Scottish Deerhound
Borzoi
Scottish Deerhound
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
15-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Borzoi
Scottish Deerhound
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Very High
Borzoi
Scottish Deerhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium
Borzoi
Scottish Deerhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Borzoi
Scottish Deerhound
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Borzoi
Scottish Deerhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Borzoi
Scottish Deerhound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-11 Years
Borzoi
Scottish Deerhound
Borzoi
Scottish Deerhound
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Scruffy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Borzoi
Scottish Deerhound
