Borzoi has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Basset Hound tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

Athletic
Independent
Quiet
Gentle
Intelligent
Respectful

Affectionate
Friendly
Sweet
Tempered
Devoted
Gentle
Tenacious

Borzois shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Basset Hounds are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Russia

France

sight hound

basset d’artois, basset normand

middle ages

1500s

Hound (AKC:1891)
Sighthound and Pariah (UKC)

Hound (AKC:1935)
Scenthound (UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
White
Sable
Brindle

Pied
Black
White
Red
Brown

Borzois have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Basset Hounds have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wavy

Straight

Borzois have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Basset Hounds are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Gastric Torsion
Bone And Joint Problems
Osteosarcoma
Heart Problems
Von Willebrand's Disease

Gastric Torsion
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Thrombopathia

Cataracts
Hypothyroidism

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Glaucoma

Blood Test
Heart
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Eye
Blood
Skeletal
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Borzoi minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Basset Hound drools quite a bit, consider a different breed if drool is unappealing.

Borzois are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Basset Hounds bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Walking, Hiking, Trick, Training, Obedience, Lure coursing

Playing outside, Cuddling, Car rides, Treats, Nap, Sniffing, Petting, Sniffin, Pattoll, Patrolling, Dog watching, Howling, Getting pets, Sniffing things, Go to Park, Walk, Catch treats, Nose work, Brushing, Eating Snacks, Sniff, Cuddle, Sleep, Walking, Meeting dogs, Meeting people, Kissing, Run, Fetch, High Five

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Borzoi, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Basset Hound, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Borzois usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Basset Hounds usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Borzois require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Basset Hound has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Borzoi is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of a Basset Hound is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Borzoi is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Basset Hound is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Borzois are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

The Basset Hound is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Borzois are not the best choice for families with kids.

Basset Hounds make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Borzois are not cat friendly.

Basset Hounds are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Borzois are not dog-friendly.

Basset Hounds are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Borzois are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Basset Hounds are highly friendly around strangers.

Borzois have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Basset Hounds are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Borzois are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Basset Hounds are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.