Comparison: Afghan Hound and Borzoi

Afghan Hound and Borzoi are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Afghan Hound
Photo: Flickr user Esparta, CC BY 2.0, source
Borzoi
Photo: ROVER_JP, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Afghan HoundBorzoi
FCI group10. Sighthounds10. Sighthounds
Country of originAfghanistanRussia
CategoryGiantGiant
Height at withers63–74 cm68–82 cm
Weight20–27 kg25–48 kg
Life span12–14 years9–12 years
Recognition features
  • Long silky coat and a topknot
  • Aristocratic proud carriage
  • Ring-curled tail tip and a refined head
  • Long fine silky wavy coat with a neck frill
  • Long narrow head with a Roman nose
  • Tall lean body up to 85 cm
CoatLong, silky, fine coat.Long, silky, wavy coat.
PurposeAn ancient Afghan sighthound bred for hunting in rough mountain terrain.A Russian aristocratic sighthound used for wolf hunting; keen vision and high speed.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.