Borzoi Poodle
Designer Mixed Breed - Borzoi x Poodle - Elegant and Smart
45-80 lbsWeight
23-28 inHeight
11-15 yrsLifespan
White, Apricot, Cream, BlackColors
Designer Mixed Breed - Borzoi x Poodle - Elegant and Smart
The Borzoi Poodle is a designer crossbreed that blends two distinct dogs: the Borzoi, an aristocratic Russian sighthound, and the Poodle, a brilliant, versatile water retriever. Breeders combine the two hoping to pair the Borzoi's best traits — graceful, elegant profile and quiet dignity — with the Poodle's clever, low-shedding coat prized by allergy sufferers, all in one companion.
As a first-generation mix, the Borzoi Poodle is not a standardized breed, so puppies — even littermates — can vary in size, coat, and personality depending on which parent they take after. Most are large dogs, typically weighing around the range shown above. Thanks to the Poodle side, many — though not all — inherit a lower-shedding coat that some allergy sufferers tolerate better. The best way to picture an individual Borzoi Poodle is to get to know both parent breeds.
As a first-generation mix, the Borzoi Poodle is not a standardized breed, so puppies — even littermates — can vary in size, coat, and personality depending on which parent they take after. Most are large dogs, typically weighing around the range shown above. Thanks to the Poodle side, many — though not all — inherit a lower-shedding coat that some allergy sufferers tolerate better. The best way to picture an individual Borzoi Poodle is to get to know both parent breeds.
Real Borzoi Poodles — the Borzoi's elegance blended with the Poodle's coat.
Borzoi Poodles tend to be gentle, calm, and independent — and, from the Poodle side, intelligent, eager, and highly trainable. From its Borzoi parent it often inherits a graceful, elegant profile and quiet dignity, while the Poodle contributes a clever, low-shedding coat prized by allergy sufferers. The blend usually makes an affectionate, family-oriented companion, but because temperament can lean either way, early socialization and consistent, positive handling are important to bring out the best of both parents.
The Borzoi Poodle has moderate energy: about 45 minutes to an hour of daily walks, play, and light training keeps it fit and content without demanding an athlete's schedule.
Coat care depends on which parent a puppy favors. Those taking after the Poodle often have a wavy or curly, low-shedding coat that needs brushing several times a week and professional clipping every 6–8 weeks to prevent matting; others shed more and need only a weekly brush. Keep ears clean, nails trimmed, and teeth brushed regularly.
With at least one highly intelligent parent, the Borzoi Poodle is usually quick to learn and enjoys having its mind engaged. Keep training positive, reward-based, and varied to hold its interest, and provide puzzle toys or jobs to prevent boredom. Early socialization ensures a confident, well-mannered adult.
Mixed-breed dogs often enjoy some 'hybrid vigor,' but the Borzoi Poodle can still inherit any of the health conditions common to its parent breeds. Owners should be aware of bloat, heart conditions, progressive retinal atrophy, hip dysplasia, and epilepsy. Buying from a breeder who health-tests both the Borzoi and the Poodle parents, keeping your dog at a healthy weight, and staying current with routine veterinary care are the best ways to support a long, healthy life.
| Stage | Daily Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy | 1-2.5 cups | 3 meals/day |
| Adult | 1.5-3 cups | 2 meals/day |
| Senior | Reduce 10-20% | Joint support |
Always provide fresh water. Avoid chocolate, grapes, onions, and xylitol.
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Puppy | $800-$2,000 |
| Monthly Food | $55-$90 |
| Annual Vet | $450-$950 |
Borzoi Poodles consistently produce visually spectacular hybrid dogs, combining flowing coats with elegant proportions.
Poodle intelligence gives Borzoi Poodles trainability the Borzoi alone lacks, making them far more responsive to commands.
Like all sighthound crosses, Borzoi Poodles explode from rest to full speed instantly. Most dog owners are shocked the first time they see it.