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Borzoi
dog breed
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Dog breed group |
Hound
Dog |
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Origin of breed |
Russia,
hunting and companionships.
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Life expectancy |
10
- 12 Years
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Color |
Any
color. |
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Coat type |
Silky,
flat, and wavy or rather curly; never woolly.
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Exercise needs |
Needs
plenty of exercise, including the opportunity to run off the
leash and daily walks. |
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Temperament |
The Borzoi is active and intelligent. They are gentle, well-mannered
dogs who have grace and beauty, yet they enjoy having fun and
racing games |
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Good with children |
They
can be nervy around children. They have a high prey drive and
will seize and kill small animals before you can react.
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Grooming needs |
Brush regularly with a firm bristle brush, dry shampoo when
needed. Trim hair between toes. |
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Average size (inches) |
At
least 28
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at
least 26
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Average weight (lbs) |
75
- 105
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55
- 85
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Health issues |
Progressive retinal atrophy,
gastric torsion.
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Living conditions |
Apartment is okay
if the Borzoi is provided with daily exercise. Borzoi should
not be left alone is a yard as he can easily jump a six-foot
fence. |
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Dog
breed description
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Known as the Russian Wolfhound
he is a tall, elegant dog who's body is designed for speed. Borzois
are affectionate with their owners and tolerant of other dogs. 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.
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Dog
breed infobits |
The
Borzoi can make a good family companion as it is normally very tolerant
of children.
The Borzoi is a very large and elegant dog that is capable of quite gentle
behavior.
The Borzoi was bred as a sight hound to hunt wolves in packs. |
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