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Borzoi
(Russian Wolfhound) (Russkaya
Psovaya Borzaya) (Psowaya Barsaya)
Zolotaja Svora Kupidonas, the 3 year old Borzoi.
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Pronunciation |
BOR-zoy |
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Description |
The Borzoi is similar in shape to the greyhound. It has a narrow, slightly domed head, with almost no stop. The long muzzle is slightly arched. The teeth meet in a level or scissors bite. The large nose is black. The dark eyes have a slant to them. The small ears lay back on the head. The back line is arched slightly upward and the chest is narrow, but deep. The front legs are straight. The tail is set low with a curve. The coat is long, silky, flat, or wavy. The hair on the neck, hindquarters and tail is is longer than the hair on the rest of the body. Comes in any color or combination of colors. Common colors include Black, white, tan, tan or gray with black markings, golden in
either solid or mixed colors. |
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Temperament |
The Borzoi is a sweet, intelligent dog. They are proud and are extremely loyal to their family. They are quite
affectionate with people they know well. They can be trained in obedience, but
it should be remembered that they are hounds, and as such are more
free-thinking, and less willing to please humans than some breeds. They are,
however, very intelligent, and capable learners. The training of this breed needs to be gentle but firm and consistent. The Borzoi needs an owner who displays a natural authority over him making the rules of the home clear and confidently sticking to them. Borzoi often appear to be cat-like in that they
keep themselves quite clean. They are quiet dogs, rarely barking. Like all
other sight hounds, they are very fast, and have little-to-no territorial
instinct. Therefore, they cannot be trusted off leash, unless in a securely
fenced or very safe area. If they get sight of a small animal they may take off after it and not even hear you calling them back. Good with other dogs but should be supervised with small non-canine
pets such as cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters. Spending time outdoors with small animals is not
advised. Socialize them very well with cats and other pets at as young an age as
possible, but remember the Borzoi will always be a hunter that may race after a
fleeing animal. The
Borzoi is a noble dog that gets along fairly well with children, but it is not
ideally suited for being a child's companion as it does not take well to
rough-housing play. During the growing stage, these dogs
need a highly nutritional diet. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: Dogs at least 28 inches (71cm) Bitches at
least 26 inches (66cm)
Weight: Dogs 75-105 pounds (34-48kg) Bitches 60-90 pounds (27-41kg) |
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Health Problems |
Prone to bloat. Large meals should be avoided, but rather should have small meals two or three
times a day. Avoid exercise after meals. Sensitive to drugs. |
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Living Conditions |
Will do okay in an apartment if sufficiently
exercised. They are relatively inactive indoors and are so peaceful it might
escape notice, but outside they need plenty of space to walk and run - so it
will do best with at least an average-sized yard. In the city he should only be
let off the lead in a safe, enclosed space. |
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Exercise |
To maintain their fitness these dogs need plenty
of exercise, including a
long daily walk and regular opportunities to run off the leash, however in
some countries it is forbidden to allow all the dogs in this fleet-footed
hunting category off the leash. The Borzoi make excellent jogging companions and
usually enjoy running alongside a bicycle but beware, a Borzoi is quite likely
to shoot off after any prey it catches site of. If this happens you will need to
react very quickly. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 10-12 years |
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Litter Size |
Average of 6 puppies, however can be
anywhere from 1 - 11 puppies (1 pup in a litter is common) |
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Grooming |
The long silky coat is easy to groom. Brush
regularly with a firm bristle brush, and dry shampoo when necessary. Bathing
presents a problem with such a tall dog but shouldn't be required very often.
Clip the hair between the toes to keep the feet comfortable and to stop them
from spreading. This breed is a seasonally heavy shedder. |
| Origin |
The Borzoi was bred for hundreds of years by the Russian nobility. They were developed by crossing the Arabian Greyhound with other longer haired Russian sheepdogs. The dogs were called Russian Wolfhounds in America, up until 1936 when the name was changed to "Borzoi", coming from a Russian word 'borzii' which means swift. Fierce on the hunt, this sight hound was used for hundreds of years to hunt wolves, fox and hare in the open planes of Russia. As the breed became more popular it was used more and more as a companion dog and its temperament became more docile. The Borzoi was recognized by the AKC in 1891. The Borzois
talents include hunting, sighting and lure coursing. |
| Group |
Southern, AKC Hounds |
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC,
BCUK, APRI, ACR, DRA |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
BCUK = Borzoi
Club in the UK
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc. |
Borzoi Posters and Prints!
BEZCENNAJA greitoji strele the Borzoi at 1 year old from Lithuania. Owner: H.Kuncevic
Gandalf, the 2 year old Borzi. He is a real sweetheart!
This is CH. SWIFTESS BROTHER TO DRAGONS. Photo Courticy of Swiftess Borzoi. KEN & SANDY COOK. Borzoi of Extreme Elegance.
Titus
This is Elf (red) and Pippin (apricot). They love using a bed as a tug-of-war toy.
Birchwoods Pavlovna "Goldie" Goldilocks, the Borzoi at 6.5 years old.
Dreamer - a Russian Wolfhound (Borzoi).
"I inherited him after my mother died 1 ˝ years ago. We spent 2 weeks trying to
find him (he'd been taken by Animal Control. My mom died in her sleep with him
home). I happen to be a cat person, but my husband has always been a dog person.
We took Dreamer home & after a couple adjustment weeks, he became the family
dog. He was a very sweet, not so smart, nor graceful dog - but we grew to love
him. Unfortunately, this past June, we had to have Dreamer put down. He had
developed Peri-anal auto-immune disease. It had gotten too painful for him to
"do his duty". It was a very, very sad day. But I have this & many other photos
to remind us of what a sweet goof he was."
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