Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Borzoi Versus Lowchen: Introduction
- Borzoi versus Lowchen: Overview
- Borzoi versus Lowchen: Comparison Table
- The Similarities Between the Borzoi and the Lowchen
- Size Comparison of Borzoi versus Lowchen
- Lifespan of Borzoi versus Lowchen
- Temperament of the Borzoi Versus the Lowchen
- Price of Borzoi versus Price of Lowchen
- Health Problems of Borzoi versus Health Problems of Lowchen
- Tolerates Being Alone: Borzoi versus Lowchen
- Do Borzois shed more than Lowchens?
- Which one drools more, the Borzoi or the Lowchen
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Borzoi or the Lowchen?
- Does the Borzoi Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Lowchen?
- Do Borzois Bark and Howl? What about Lowchens?
- Can Borzois Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Lowchens Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Borzoi vs. Lowchen
- Can Borzois Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Lowchens Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Borzoi or the Lowchen?
- Are Borzois good family dogs? What about Lowchens?
- How Kid-friendly are Borzois and Lowchens?
- Is the Borzoi Easier to Train than the Lowchen?
- Conclusion: Borzoi versus Lowchen. Which One is a Better Pet?
Borzoi Versus Lowchen: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Borzoi and the Lowchen? 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 Lowchen 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 Lowchen.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Borzoi and the Lowchen 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 Lowchen. 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 Lowchen.
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 Lowchen.
Borzoi versus Lowchen: Overview
A very important difference between the Borzoi and the Lowchen is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Borzoi is a giant-sized dog while the Lowchen is a tiny-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Borzoi belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs 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.
On the other hand, the Lowchen belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.
Borzoi versus Lowchen: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Borzoi to the Lowchen 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 Lowchen
| Factor | Borzoi | Lowchen |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 12 years | 13 to 15 years |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Height | 26 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder | 12 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Weight | 55 to 105 pounds | 9 to 18 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 11.0 years | 14.0 years |
| Average Price | $1560 | $4120 |
| Price Range | $1500 – $1500 | $4112 – $4500 |
| Temperament Score | 90.1 percent | 75.0 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 Lowchen. 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 Lowchen is 85 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Lowchen is a better pet than the Borzoi. So, you should get the Lowchen!
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 Lowchen so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Similarities Between the Borzoi and the Lowchen
The Borzoi and the Lowchen are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Borzoi and the Lowchen are most similar:
- Both the Borzoi and the Lowchen do not like to be left alone.
- Both the Borzoi and the Lowchen do not have the tendency to drool.
- Both the Borzoi and the Lowchen are not prone to gaining weight easily.
- Both the Borzoi and the Lowchen do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
- Both the Borzoi and the Lowchen can tolerate cold weather.
- Both the Borzoi and the Lowchen are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
- Both the Borzoi and the Lowchen get along well with other dogs.
- Both the Borzoi and the Lowchen are very friendly towards strangers.
- Both the Borzoi and the Lowchen are very easy to groom.
- Both the Borzoi and the Lowchen are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
- Both the Borzoi and the Lowchen are highly intelligent.
- Both the Borzoi and the Lowchen have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
- Both the Borzoi and the Lowchen adapt well to apartment living.
- Both the Borzoi and the Lowchen have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
Size Comparison of Borzoi versus Lowchen
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Borzoi and the Lowchen.
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, Lowchens weigh 9 to 18 pounds when fully grown. Lowchens are 12 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Borzoi versus Lowchen
The lifespan of Borzois is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Borzois is 11.0 years.
The lifespan of Lowchens is between 13 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Lowchens is 14.0 years.
Lowchens live longer than Borzois.
Temperament of the Borzoi Versus the Lowchen
The Borzoi has a better temperament than the Lowchen.
This is because the temperament score for the Borzoi is 90.1 percent while the temperament score for the Lowchen is 75.0 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 75.0 percent, the Lowchen has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Borzoi and the Lowchen by measuring the temperaments of 111 Borzois and 12 Lowchens.
Price of Borzoi versus Price of Lowchen
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 Lowchen puppy is $4120. The price of the Lowchen typically ranges from $4112 – $4500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 4 Lowchen puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Lowchen is more expensive than the Borzoi.
The charts below show the price distribution for the Borzoi and Lowchen. For different price points, the charts show how many Borzoi puppies or how many Lowchen 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 Lowchens
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Borzoi puppy or the Lowchen 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.
Health Problems of Borzoi versus Health Problems of Lowchen
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.
Both the Borzoi and the Lowchen are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.
Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Borzoi is prone to more genetic health problems than the Lowchen.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Borzoi than for the Lowchen.
6 health tests are recommended for Borzoi while 3 tests are recommended for the Lowchen.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Borzois and in Lowchens.
Borzoi Health Problems
Borzois are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Borzoi puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Borzoi puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Borzoi breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Borzois for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Borzois here.
Lowchen Health Problems
Lowchens are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Lowchen puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Lowchen puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Lowchen breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Lowchens for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Lowchens here.
Tolerates Being Alone: Borzoi versus Lowchen
Borzois do not like to be left alone.
Lowchens do not like to be left alone.
Do Borzois shed more than Lowchens?
Borzois shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Lowchens shed moderately.
Which one drools more, the Borzoi or the Lowchen
Borzois do have a very low tendency to drool.
Lowchens do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Borzoi or the Lowchen?
Borzois are very easy to groom.
Lowchens are moderately easy to groom.
Does the Borzoi Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Lowchen?
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.
Lowchens 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 Lowchens?
Borzois are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Lowchens are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Borzois Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Lowchens Tolerate Cold Weather?
Borzois can very well tolerate cold weather.
Lowchens can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Borzoi vs. Lowchen
Borzois have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Lowchens have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Borzois Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Lowchens Tolerate Hot Weather?
Borzois can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Lowchens can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Borzoi or the Lowchen?
Borzois get along very well with other dogs.
Lowchens get along very well with other dogs.
Are Borzois good family dogs? What about Lowchens?
Borzois are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Lowchens are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Borzois and Lowchens?
Borzois get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Lowchens get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Borzoi Easier to Train than the Lowchen?
Borzois are fairly easy to train.
Lowchens are very easy to train.
Is the Borzoi Better for Apartment Owners than the Lowchen?
Borzois adapt very well to apartment living.
Lowchens adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Borzoi or the Lowchen?
Borzois are OK for new dog owners.
Lowchens are very good for new dog owners.
Conclusion: Borzoi versus Lowchen. 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 Lowchen better suits you and your family.