Is the Borzoi Better than the Carolina Dog as a Pet? Our Answer.

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Borzoi Versus Carolina Dog: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Borzoi and the Carolina Dog? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Borzoi and the Carolina Dog better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Borzoi and the Carolina Dog.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Borzoi and the Carolina Dog is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Borzoi and for the Carolina Dog. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Borzoi and the Carolina Dog.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Borzoi or the Carolina Dog.

Borzoi versus Carolina Dog: Overview

A very important difference between the Borzoi and the Carolina Dog is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Borzoi is a giant-sized dog while the Carolina Dog is a medium-sized dog.

Furthermore, both the Borzoi and the Carolina Dog are Hound Dogs. This means both the Borzoi and the Carolina Dog were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.

Borzoi versus Carolina Dog: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Borzoi to the Carolina Dog based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Borzoi and the Carolina Dog

Factor Borzoi Carolina Dog
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 1/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 4/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 12 to 15 years
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 4/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 4/5 2/5
Height 26 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder 18 to 20 inches at the shoulder
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 3/5
Easy To Train 3/5 2/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 4/5
General Health 4/5 5/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 3/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 2/5
Easygoing 1/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 2/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 1/5
Weight 55 to 105 pounds 33 to 55 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 13.5 years
Average Price $1560 $500
Price Range $1500 – $1500 $500 – $500
Temperament Score 90.1 percent 66.7 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
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    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Borzoi in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Carolina Dog. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Borzoi is 82 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Carolina Dog is 73 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Borzoi is a better pet than the Carolina Dog. So, you should get the Borzoi!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Borzoi and the Carolina Dog so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Borzoi and the Carolina Dog

    Below is a list of where the Borzoi and the Carolina Dog are most different:

    • Borzois do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful. However, Carolina Dogs do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
    • Borzois adapt well to apartment living. However, Carolina Dogs do not adapt well to apartment living.
    • Borzois are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone. However, Carolina Dogs are not very sensitive to their enviroment. They can tolerate noisy environments. They are also not very sensitive to the tone of your voice, firm or gentle.

    The Similarities Between the Borzoi and the Carolina Dog

    The Borzoi and the Carolina Dog are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Borzoi and the Carolina Dog are most similar:

    • Both the Borzoi and the Carolina Dog do not like to be left alone.
    • Both the Borzoi and the Carolina Dog do not have the tendency to drool.
    • Both the Borzoi and the Carolina Dog are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
    • Both the Borzoi and the Carolina Dog can tolerate cold weather.
    • Both the Borzoi and the Carolina Dog get along well with other dogs.
    • Both the Borzoi and the Carolina Dog are very easy to groom.
    • Both the Borzoi and the Carolina Dog are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
    • Both the Borzoi and the Carolina Dog are highly intelligent.
    • Both the Borzoi and the Carolina Dog have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
    • Both the Borzoi and the Carolina Dog shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
    • Both the Borzoi and the Carolina Dog have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Size Comparison of Borzoi versus Carolina Dog

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Borzoi and the Carolina Dog.

    Borzois weigh 55 to 105 pounds when fully grown. Borzois are 26 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Carolina Dogs weigh 33 to 55 pounds when fully grown. Carolina Dogs are 18 to 20 inches at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Borzoi versus Carolina Dog

    The lifespan of Borzois is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Borzois is 11.0 years.

    The lifespan of Carolina Dogs is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Carolina Dogs is 13.5 years.

    Carolina Dogs live longer than Borzois.

    Temperament of the Carolina Dog Versus the Borzoi

    The Borzoi has a better temperament than the Carolina Dog.

    This is because the temperament score for the Borzoi is 90.1 percent while the temperament score for the Carolina Dog is 66.7 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 90.1 percent, the Borzoi has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 66.7 percent, the Carolina Dog has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Borzoi and the Carolina Dog by measuring the temperaments of 111 Borzois and 3 Carolina Dogs.

    Price of Borzoi versus Price of Carolina Dog

    The average price of the Borzoi puppy is $1560. The price of the Borzoi typically ranges from $1500 – $1500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 7 Borzoi puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Carolina Dog puppy is $500. The price of the Carolina Dog typically ranges from $500 – $500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 6 Carolina Dog puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Borzoi is more expensive than the Carolina Dog.

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Borzoi and Carolina Dog. For different price points, the charts show how many Borzoi puppies or how many Carolina Dog puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Borzois. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Borzois. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Carolina Dogs

    A breakdown of the prices of Carolina Dogs

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Borzoi puppy or the Carolina Dog puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Borzoi versus Carolina Dog

    Borzois do not like to be left alone.

    Carolina Dogs do not like to be left alone.

    Do Borzois shed more than Carolina Dogs?

    Borzois shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Carolina Dogs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Borzoi or the Carolina Dog

    Borzois do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Carolina Dogs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Borzoi or the Carolina Dog?

    Borzois are very easy to groom.

    Carolina Dogs are very easy to groom.

    Does the Borzoi Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Carolina Dog?

    Borzois have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Carolina Dogs have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Do Borzois Bark and Howl? What about Carolina Dogs?

    Borzois are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Carolina Dogs are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Can Borzois Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Carolina Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Borzois can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Carolina Dogs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Borzoi vs. Carolina Dog

    Borzois have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Carolina Dogs have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Borzois Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Carolina Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Borzois can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Carolina Dogs can tolerate hot weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Borzoi or the Carolina Dog?

    Borzois get along very well with other dogs.

    Carolina Dogs get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Borzois good family dogs? What about Carolina Dogs?

    Borzois are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Carolina Dogs are not affectionate with family. They are not good family dogs.

    How Kid-friendly are Borzois and Carolina Dogs?

    Borzois get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Carolina Dogs get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Is the Borzoi Easier to Train than the Carolina Dog?

    Borzois are fairly easy to train.

    Carolina Dogs are not easy to train.

    Is the Borzoi Better for Apartment Owners than the Carolina Dog?

    Borzois adapt very well to apartment living.

    Carolina Dogs do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Borzoi or the Carolina Dog?

    Borzois are OK for new dog owners.

    Carolina Dogs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Conclusion: Borzoi versus Carolina Dog. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Borzoi and the Carolina Dog better suits you and your family.