Comparison: Borzoi and Saluki

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

Borzoi
Photo: ROVER_JP, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Saluki
Photo: Timothy A. Gonsalves, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
BorzoiSaluki
FCI group10. Sighthounds10. Sighthounds
Country of originRussiaIran
CategoryGiantLarge
Height at withers68–82 cm58–71 cm
Weight25–48 kg16–30 kg
Life span9–12 years12–14 years
Recognition features
  • Long fine silky wavy coat with a neck frill
  • Long narrow head with a Roman nose
  • Tall lean body up to 85 cm
  • Lean and graceful with feathering on ears and tail
  • Long thin legs, slim body
  • Colours from cream to black, often solid
CoatLong, silky, wavy coat.Smooth coat with feathering on ears and tail.
PurposeA Russian aristocratic sighthound used for wolf hunting; keen vision and high speed.An ancient Middle Eastern sighthound hunting gazelles in the desert; one of the oldest domesticated dog breeds.

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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.