Whippet vs Borzoi
Compare Whippet and Borzoi: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Whippet
VS
Borzoi
Comparison table
Show differences only
Characteristic
Whippet
Borzoi
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
10 – Sighthounds
10 – Sighthounds
Height
44 – 51 cm
68 – 85 cm
Weight
9 – 19 kg
25 – 48 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
2/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
5/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
1/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Whippet
Low grooming
Medium
Borzoi
Great with kids
Super smart
Quiet
Stubborn
Large
Summary
About Whippet
Medium sighthound combining racing speed with calm companionship. Sleek, lean and Greyhound‑like, with a short, easy‑care coat but little weather protection. Sensitive, gentle and people‑oriented, it needs kind training, safe chances to sprint, soft warm bedding and a stable, quiet home.
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.
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