borzoi(Russian wolfhound),greyhound,afghan hound or a great Dane??

Question

ok,i did my research and i still dont know which of these four breed am i getting. ive been thinking about this for a long time and i like all four of them but i can only afford one.help me decide please.i really want a tall dog cuz im a tall guy but i also want it to stick around longer so can you help me decide.thanks

Answer 1

Well I have had Greys and Borzoi, the Afghan is a lot of hair, so I tend to like the Saluki more because of the upkeep. Of course if I have a slave with a brush I would love to have an Afghan. Sight hounds are terrific. They are sensual, calm, sweet, and elegant. They also do not generally knock things over they are not sloppy in their movement or in the house. Puppies will chew, they will chew things like window sills if you’re not careful, but so will a Dane puppy. Sight hounds do grow out of that stage. They do not need as much running space as one might assume. They will however take off after something that moves and you will not be able to catch it at all. You have to use psychology and get the dog to run to you. Sometimes getting the dog to run after you is the best way to catch one that has gotten loose. It is no wonder that they never caught that whippet that got lost at the airport last year. Many people who are not in sight hounds don't understand how to catch one when it is loose. But if you’re considering a sight hound it is imperative that you know how to catch one in case of an emergency. That would be call it, get its attention and when it looks at you run away from it! Let it catch you, then sit down and if you don't know the dog. Let it come over and smell the person speaking to it in the sweet tone. They don't bite; at least I would find it extremely unusual for a sight hound to bite. I have only seen them attempt that when they were in dire pain and even then they held back and were just trying to let the person know about the pain they were in. Lovely breeds, all of them including the Dane. And if it were me I probably would find the Dane harder to control but I am not a large person. Sight hounds only need a gentle pull on a lead to get the message of where you want them to put their feet. Just remember when you get a dog, you control it, it does not control you. Of course with sight hounds that really isn’t an issue at all but it might be with a Dane. BTW sight hounds are not very subjest to bloat. It is uncommon to see a sight hound with bloat. If your worried about bloat though, make sure you water your dog if it has not ha water before feeding it. Also sight hounds do fine in warmer temperatures, including the Borzoi, although the Borzoi does better in cooler temps than the others in addition to warmer climates.IOW I would not leave a Grey out in winter for too long while a Borzoi can stay out longer.

Answer 2

I guess it's a decision between the sight hounds and a Dane. The sight hounds all have a high prey drive (naturally! that's what they were bred for). The Danes are a more laidback breed.

All these breeds are deep chested, and therefore subject to bloat. The hounds need a good long run every day, the Dane needs exercise too, but not as much.

They are all similar in height, the hounds are slim, the Dane is heavier.

They all need to be fed adult food, NEVER puppy food.

They all need grooming, which is minimal with the short coats. The afghan needs daily brushing to avoid mats in the coat.

Your decision, I guess, there is a lot to be said for each one of them. I guess you can tell my preference. They are all intelligent, very eager to please. All need to be trained as small puppies and go to obedience classes. Though Danes are large, they are very people oriented and easy to control.

The lifespan is about the same for all of them. Danes are living much longer these days, due to improved breeding and nutrition. Mine have averaged about 11 years old, one lived to 15.

Answer 3

The Borzoi, Greyhound, and the Afghan Hound are all sight hounds. They are prey driven breeds that are instinctively going to want to chase anything that moves. The Dane surprisingly is a very calm dog, happy with one long walk and then the necessary ones per day. The sight hounds can be very destructive, even self mutilating with boredom if not given the quantity of excersise they are required. The 2 breeds mentioned with long coats also require daily grooming with a brush, or at the very least clipped down. It really comes down to your lifestyle. I am 6' tall, and own 2 chihuahuas. 2 of the breeds you mentioned are my favorite big dog. All of the breeds you named have deep chests which makes them prone to colic (twisting of the intestines) with strenuous excersise after they eat. Ask the breeder you purchase from to demonstrate how to roll them until you can get to a vet if this occurs, as it is most usually life threatening. Feed your puppy a good quality ADULT food starting at 6 months, so as not to have their bones growing too quick and causing hip and spine problems, and keep them from climbing stairs and jumping on and off of things until they have grown stronger. Most breeders guarantee their puppies for 1 year for hereditary defects, when in fact a lot of the problems that occur in the large breeds don't show up until they are 2 or 3+ years old. They are breeds that take 2 years to reach their full growth. They are also slow to reach a mental maturity too. Long lives are not synonymous with giant breeds, so really, it is all in how you care for your dog. Love them with all of your heart whether they live for 9 months or 9 years. Good luck with your decision....personally, the Borzoi is my dream dog, I don't think there is anything more regal looking.

Answer 4

well the only thing I CAN tell you is that great danes are not known to have long life spans & are also prone to hip displasure as are a lot of taller breeds. Danes do seem to be abit more prone to it than the others at least as far as my knowledge goes... Best ofl uck
personally I like the Borzoi, I lthink they are very beautifull

Answer 5

It is very simple. They all have good and bad parts.
I don't know much about Borzois.. but..
grey hounds- like to run ad chase things but they are very good natured dogs.
Afghans- require quite a bit of grooming but tend to be calmer.
Great Danes- very strong!!! even as puppies and they tend to have bad bloat and head/tail injuries and cancers.
Great Danes are very gentle, but when it comes down to it they can be very high energy.. which can be good..
I know I don't have all of the big information that other person does, but I sure hope that it helps you out.
Oh! I almost forgot you need to consider how long you are away from hope everyday.. Great Danes are good home alone, but get very anxious and don't like it.
Good luck :]

Answer 6

the great dane is a short lived breed normally. i have seen greyhounds that have lived a long time compared to most larger breeds. about the other two i am not sure