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Borzoi Puppies for
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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 a tall, aristocratic dog with a
long, thin, narrow head. A slightly arched muzzle and a long, low-hanging curved
tail. Heavy-necked ruff is characteristic. The nose is black and the eyes are
oblong and dark. The ears lie back on the neck but may prick up partially when
the dog is alert. The back is gracefully curved. The chest is narrow, but very
deep. The longish silky coat may be wavy or with large curls, with a heavy mane
at the neck. The colors are white, golden, tan or gray with black markings, in
either solid or mixed colors. |
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Temperament |
The Borzoi is a sweet, intelligent dog. They are proud
and self aware 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. But the training of this breed
has to be based upon mutual respect. Borzoi are often quite cat-like, often
keeping themselves quite clean. They are quiet dogs, rarely barking. Like all
other sighthounds, they are very fast, and have little-to-no territorial
instinct. Therefore, they cannot be trusted off leash, unless in a securely
fenced area. Good with other dogs but should be supervised with small non-canine
pets such as cats and rabbits. 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. His lightening snap can kill a small animal in a second. 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, and prize their rest. 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 |
They are sensitive to drugs. May be a picky eater
and is prone to bloat. It is best to feed the Borzoi small meals two or three
times a day. Avoid exercise after meals. |
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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 probably first brought from Arabia
to Russia in about 1600. There, this elegant sight hound was adopted by the
nobility, crossed with longer haired sheepdogs and used as a fierce and brave
wolf hunter, earning the name Russian Wolfhound. The Russian nobility bred and
hunted with these dogs for hundreds of years. Eventually the Borzoi's popularity
spread throughout Europe. Queen Victoria owned Borzoi's, and many of the British
aristocracy soon followed suit. The breed became favored for gifts among
royalty. The Borzoi became more docile as his use as a companion dog increased.
The name comes from the Russian word 'borzii' which means swift. 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 |
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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 |
Borzoi Posters and Prints!
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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