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| Breed: Borzoi |
| Also Called: Russian Wolfhound |
| Height: The Borzoi is about 26-28 inches. |
| Weight: The Borzoi weighs between 15-20 lbs. for females; 75-105 lbs. for males. |
| Colors: The Borzoi can be any color, or combination of colors. |
| General Appearance: The Borzoi was originally bred for the coursing of wild game on more or less open terrain, relying on sight rather than scent. To accomplish this purpose, the Borzoi needed particular structural qualities to chase, catch and hold his quarry. Special emphasis is placed on sound running gear, strong neck and jaws, courage and agility, combined with proper condition. The Borzoi should always possess unmistakable elegance, with flowing lines, graceful in motion or repose. Males, masculine without coarseness; bitches, feminine and refined. |
| Temperment: The Borzoi is a very quiet dog who seldom barks. Although the Borzoi is a large dog, it will happily curl up in a corner very comfortably. |
| Care: The Borzoi needs to be brushed regularly with a firm bristle brush, and dry shampooed when needed. Trim hair between toes. |
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| Training: When off leash the Borzoi needs to be well trained to come when you call as he may attack small dogs or cats that move suddenly. Known to be stubborn to train, training should begin at the early age of 10 weeks. |
| Activity: Borzois require vigorous exercise to keep them in fit condition. Due to their sight hound heritage, Borzois should never be left off a leash or let to roam outside of a fenced yard. |
| Life Span: The Borzoi lives an average life of 10-12 years. |
| Litter Size: The Borzoi has an average litter of 6-7 puppies. |
| Country of Origin: The Borzoi originated in Russia. |
| Brief History: A treasured breed by the great Russian writer Tolstoy and by the Russian aristocrats. The Borzoi was originally bred to hunt, to track and to run down and dispatch the wolf from his hiding from Russian noblemen. Said to have been crossed with the Greyhound, Lapp sled dog and possibly the collie. The Borzoi was once known as the Russian Wolfhound and did originate in Russia, where coursing hounds of this type have been known of since the 13th century. They were often presented as gifts to other members of the European nobility, and were almost never sold. Because the breed was seen as a symbol of the aristocracy, it was almost decimated during the Bolshevik Revolution. A few dedicated breeders managed to save the breed and exported specimens to other parts of the world, especially to Britain, Canada and the United States. |
| Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 10), KC(GB), UKC |
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