Borzoi vs Sheltie
Compare the Borzoi to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Borzoi and Shelties.
Borzoi
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
26-32 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
60-105 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Borzoi
Sheltie
Origin Country
Russia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
800 AD
1909 AD
Borzoi
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Borzoi
Sheltie
Borzoi
Sheltie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
15-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Borzoi
Sheltie
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Borzoi
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High to Very High
Shedding
Low to Medium
High to Very High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Borzoi
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Borzoi
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Borzoi
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Borzoi
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Borzoi
Sheltie
Borzoi
Sheltie
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium to Long
Borzoi
Sheltie
