Borzois are considered a giant breed, standing at 26-32 inches tall and weighing 60-105 pounds. Greyhounds aren't far behind at 27-30 inches tall and 60-70 pounds.
Are Borzois similar to greyhounds?
At first sight, the borzoi resembles a typical greyhound, with a lean and narrow body, long and slender head and legs, deep chest, tucked abdomen, arched loin and lengthy tail. The difference is apparent in the dog's larger stature and luxurious silky coat, which can be flat, wavy or curly.
Is Borzoi a greyhound?
The breed was a cross between the Arabian Greyhound and a thick coated Russian Sheepdog breed. The Borzoi was bred by aristocrats as a coursing sighthound and because of this, hunting with Borzoi became the national sport of Russian aristocracy.
Whats bigger than a greyhound?
Scottish Deerhound. Commonly referred to simply as Deerhounds, these dogs are one of the larger sighthounds with males weighing up to 110 pounds. They're also one of the tallest dog breeds you'll find, with fully-grown Deerhounds standing at 28 inches at the shoulder, some even taller.
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