Absolutely. Borzoi are independent thinkers and can be stubborn if they don't see the point in being asked to perform certain behaviors.. There is a difference between trainability (as in the almost mindless obedience of some of the "smart breeds") and intelligence. Borzoi can be successfully trained, but require some creative methods as they bore easily with endless repetition.
In order from fastest to slowest: Greyhounds Salukis Borzoi Whippets Afghan Hounds The speed range is 33 to 45 mph.
The Borzoi has been said to have a catlike personality, and although they are very smart dogs they can be a bit difficult to train. Training should begin at a young age and remain firm and consistent. Borzoi are very sensitive dogs and your patience is a must. You should always use positive methods when it comes to training and never hit a Borzoi. As stated they are very sensitive and although very affectionate, they are also timid and you will find that your trust will be lost if you raise a hand to a Borzoi. Professional help and obedience classes would be wise, if possible.
Borzoi are thought to be derived from middle eastern sighthounds (saluki-like dogs) that were brought over to Russia. These dogs were short coated and had very little fat and often froze in the freezing temperatures in Russia, so, they crossed these dogs with thick coated herding dogs to create the borzoi.
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Grey hounds
Hound dogs "bay"--aaarrrrrrOOOOO! That's the best I can do. Most hounds are the product of many generations of cross-breeding and in-breeding to produce certain hounds with certain qualities. Some hound breeders do not consider the dog a true hound if it doesn't bay. There are scent hounds (Bloodhound, Catahoula, Walker, Blue-tick, Plott) and sight hounds (Saluki, Borzoi, Greyhound) and some bay, some don't.
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Yes. Ancient Egyptians had dogs and used them to hunt with. Drawings of these dogs have been found from that time in Egypt. They resemble today's sight hounds such as the Ibizan, and Pharaoh hounds.
Sighthounds, like Greyhounds and Afghan Hounds, are known to have some of the best eyesight among dog breeds. Their large, wide-set eyes and keen ability to spot movement help them excel in hunting and chasing prey over long distances.
Bassett Hounds
Russian Wolfhound,Russkaya Psovaya, Borzaya, and Psovoi.