A borzoi (AKA: Russian Wolfhound) is a long coated breed from Russia. They were the favorite breed of the Tsars and were used in royal wolf hunts where they would have a borzoi (or a pack of borzoi - usuall three - 1 female and 2 males) chase down a wolf and hold it there until the hunters arrive.
They are a large breed, averaging 28 inches - 33 inches at the shoulder and weight around 60 - 90 pounds. Despite its size, it is an extremely agile hunter and some can reach speeds up to 30 miles and hour.
They can come in a multitude of colors and color combinations - but, merles are not seen in this breed. If they do appear, it is extremely rare.
Borzoi have a long, narrow head with obliquely set eyes that are usually dark in color.
Today, borzoi make great companions for many people. They are gentle, loving, and well mannered. They aren't big barkers, but some still maintain their hunting instincts, so, be careful with them around small animals such as rabbits, cats, and even small dogs such as Chihuahuas.
It is a Russian Greyhound, so it's quite slim. Because it's Russian it has a wooly coat.
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Borzoi means 'fast' in Russian.
The Borzoi is also known as the Russian Wolfhound.
The term Borzoi refers to a breed of dog created by the Russians for hunting wolves and fox. Until 1936, they were called Russian Wolf Hound in the US and then the name was changed to Borzoi.
The borzoi originated in Russia. In 1650 the first borzoi standard was written.
Yes. The borzoi is a sighthound.
In Cyrillic, "borzoi" is spelled борзой.
The Borzoi is in the AKC Hound Group.
The Borzoi is in the Sighthounds group (group #10) in the FCI.
Winifred E. Chadwick has written: 'Borzois' -- subject(s): Borzoi 'The borzoi handbook' -- subject(s): Borzoi
Borzoi were bred to course game in Russian - mainly wolves, fox, and rabbits.
An Irish wolfhound is from IRELAND and a Russian Wolfhound is from RUSSIA! and also a Irish wolf hound would kill the wolfs of old and some of present and the Russian usually held them at bay
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Fast.