keasarge Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 (edited) # Edited March 4, 2013 by keasarge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdie Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 http://www.comparecanines.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Not a website I'd not take much notice of, Purdie, not when it says a wheaten has a medium coat and only requires moderate grooming! Tolerant of other animals, kerry: yes, wheaten: no. Me: headdesk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrubber Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 (edited) 1362306397[/url]' post='6139827']http://www.comparecanines.com/ Fun site but not to be used uncritically. For example it implies that Labradors are 'slow to put on weight' I'd say it was right in 9 out of ten for breeds I know and checked (where right is defined as 'agreeing with me'). Edited March 3, 2013 by sandgrubber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 (edited) I can t do a one vs the other analysis as I have only owned Borzoi. I have friends with Irish and they are gorgeous but I have not lived with one. Borzoi on the other hand I have had for many years. Beautiful , affectionate, gentle, humorous, sensitive, full of the joy of living. Very clean habits, no drooling, graceful and well behaved in the house. Not a dog to hang on your every command, quite independent, but very highly bonded to their people. Silly puppies, self possessed and dignified adults., except with their family when they can be complete clowns. Edited March 3, 2013 by Diva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I would say agility with a wolfhound will be a hard task . Depends what you want to live with one is lazy as one is way more active Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Diva Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 (edited) They are sighthounds, if you want instant compliance every time they are probably not the group you want to be looking at. I have no problem with day to day obedience, they have manners. But they aren't waiting on you every minute to tell them what to do, their attitude is more of a partner than a servant. Edited March 3, 2013 by Diva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Diva Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 (edited) Not sure if either breed is going to have the attitude you want but it is hard to get the nuance right online. They don't have a working dog style temperament. I have also owned a working breed, but I never want to be without a Borzoi. They are quite special. Edited March 3, 2013 by Diva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 (edited) Alyosha on here has Borzoi and young children, while DoLer Kinsella has a long experience with Irish. It might be worth you private messaging them for more perspectives. Edited March 3, 2013 by Diva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 No I don't want a servant but I want a dog that when I give it a job it does it without me having to stand over it. But at the same time if I do a recall I expect it to leave what its doing and come I have owned a sighthound ..and the way you've written this doesn't sound as if it would have suited my boy ..... Have you read these ? there is some mention of how they do with obedience and following commands, etc ... LINK borzoi LINK wolfhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddy Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Not a website I'd not take much notice of, Purdie, not when it says a wheaten has a medium coat and only requires moderate grooming! Tolerant of other animals, kerry: yes, wheaten: no. Me: headdesk. Erm.. yesss :p I had a look at the information for greyhounds and it was not very accurate. I think a better way to compare is just to actually research each breed and compare your findings. There are differences between the two so whichever one suits your lifestyle more (and that you can enjoy the company of), is probably your best bet. Having said that.. as Pers pointed out, if you want a dog that does what you want (as opposed to what it feels like doing) a sighthound might not be a good choice for type. I adore sighthounds but when you own them, you have to accept that they're a bit like cats in some regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrubber Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 1362306886[/url]' post='6139840']Not a website I'd not take much notice of, Purdie, not when it says a wheaten has a medium coat and only requires moderate grooming! Tolerant of other animals, kerry: yes, wheaten: no. Me: headdesk. If you want to improve the site for your breed, they seem to be open to improvements. See:http://www.comparecanines.com/home/discuss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Always had a soft spot for the irish, such mild mannered dogs that i have met. borzoi are glamourous but one did nearly dislocate my shoulder while out walking him and he decided to leap into the air! They are to flighty for me, i like dogs who do as they are told - hence having the more working temp type dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Yes, sighthounds are not the dog for always doing what they are told, that's for sure. I'd recommend looking at a different breed, I don' know that the Irish Wolfhounds are built for agility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 The bigger Sighthounds are more laid back and generally the only thing they do in a hurry is chase something. If you want a Sighthound that is more inclined to jump when you say jump, then a Whippet would be more suitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sheridan Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Thanks guys I think I will stick with the Irish for the moment they seem to be more forgiving first time sight hound owner I will keep the Borzoi on the short list for future dogs for the moment though My chosen breeder has a litter planned for June so I'm hoping this time there is a sutible pup for me :) When someone says they're getting a puppy, DOL expects lots of pictures. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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