Afghan Hound vs Borzoi
Afghan Hound
The Afghan Hound is a dog breed of extraordinary elegance and grace.
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Borzoi
The Borzoi is an elegant and graceful sighthound with a gentle and balanced temperament.
View profile→| Attribute | Afghan Hound | Borzoi |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Large | Large |
| Height | 64 - 69 cm | 66 - 71 cm |
| Weight | 25 kg | 37 kg |
| Life Expectancy | 15 years | 12 years |
| FCI Group | Sighthounds | Sighthounds |
| Grooming | High | Low |
| Shedding | Low | Low |
| Energy Level | High | Medium |
| Trainability | Low | Low |
| Child Friendly | Low | Low |
| Character | The Afghan Hound is a dog breed of extraordinary elegance and grace. | The Borzoi is an elegant and graceful sighthound with a gentle and balanced temperament. |
Comparison
Afghan Hound
Borzoi
Summary
The Afghan Hound is a large dog (25 kg) with a life expectancy of 15 years. The Borzoi is large (37 kg) and lives 12 years. For grooming, the Afghan Hound rates high, the Borzoi low. The Afghan Hound scores low for child-friendliness, the Borzoi low. For beginners, the Borzoi is the better choice.
Which breed is a better fit?
For Beginners
Borzoi has low trainability with medium energy
BorzoiFor Families
Both breeds are comparable
For Active People
Afghan Hound has high energy level
Afghan HoundLow Maintenance
Borzoi: grooming low, shedding low
BorzoiFor Apartments
Borzoi is large with medium energy
BorzoiFrequently Asked Questions
The Afghan Hound is a large dog (25 kg) with high energy. The Borzoi is large (37 kg) with medium energy. The Afghan Hound lives 15 years, the Borzoi 12 years.