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Description: The Borzoi is a gentle, well-mannered dog who has grace and beauty, yet enjoys having fun and racing games. Known as the Russian Wolfhound the Borzoi is a tall, elegant dog whose body is designed for speed. The Borzoi is affectionate with their owners and tolerant of other dogs. Puppies grow rapidly and should not be overworked until fully mature which is at one year of age.

Other Names: Russian Wolfhound

Height: 27 - 31 inches
Weight: 75 - 105 lbs.

Colors: Any color acceptable.
Coat: Silky, flat, and wavy or rather curly; never woolly.

Temperament: Active, intelligent.
With Children: The Borzoi can be nervy around children.
With Pets: High prey drive and will seize and kill small animals before you can react.
Special Skills: Hunting and companionships.

Watch-dog: Medium
Guard-dog: Low

Care and Training: Brush regularly with a firm bristle brush, dry shampoo when needed. Trim hair between toes. Needs plenty of exercise, including the opportunity to run off leash and daily walks. 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.
Learning Rate: High, Obedience - Medium, Problem Solving - Low

Activity: Outdoor - Very High, Indoor - Low
Living Environment: Apartment is okay if the Borzoi is provided with daily exercise. The Borzoi should not be left alone in a yard as he can easily jump a six-foot fence. Owners of a Borzoi should be truly committed to the breed and be assertive.

Health Issues: Progressive retinal atrophy, gastric torsion.

Life Span: 10 - 12 Years
Litter Size: 6 - 7

Country of Origin: Russia
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 for Russian noblemen. Said to have been crossed with the Greyhound, Lapp sled dog and possibly the collie.

First Registered by the AKC: 1891
AKC Group: Hound Group
Class: Hound
Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 10), KC(GB), UKC

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