Borzoi
VS
German Spitz – Giant
Borzoi vs German Spitz – Giant
Compare Borzoi and German Spitz – Giant side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Borzoi
German Spitz – Giant
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
68 – 85 cm
40 – 50 cm
Weight
25 – 48 kg
15 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
13 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
1/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Borzoi
Great with kids
Super smart
Quiet
Stubborn
Large
German Spitz – Giant
Great with kids
High energy
Medium
Summary
About Borzoi
The Borzoi is a tall, elegant Russian sighthound with a flowing, wavy coat and long, narrow head. Calm, sensitive, and catlike indoors, it is capable of sudden high-speed sprints outside and has a strong chase instinct, needing gentle training, socialisation, and secure exercise areas.
About German Spitz – Giant
The German Spitz – Giant (Grossspitz) is a medium, square-built spitz with a thick double coat and proud, foxlike look. An alert, vocal watchdog, it’s active, intelligent and sensitive, bonding closely with its family. Needs regular brushing, early socialisation, kind training and daily exercise.
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