Borzoi
Hound Group
Height at Shoulders
Females 26-31 in, Males 28-33 in
Weight
Females 60-85 lbs, Males 75-105 lbs
Life Expectancy
9-14 yrs
History
The Borzoi is a sighthound that originated in Russia, bred for hundreds of years by Russian nobles for hunting wolves. They were popular with Tsars before the 1917 revolution and for centuries, could not be acquired unless gifted by a Tsar. During the Romanov rule, nobles would host enormous hunting events on their estates, bringing in a hundred or more Borzois. The breed almost went extinct during the revolution, as many were killed off along with the Romanovs and their nobles.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Borzois share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
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Intelligence
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Affection Towards Family
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Friendliness Towards Strangers
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Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
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Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
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Sensitivity
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Noise Level
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Prey Drive
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Shedding
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Common Traits
Borzois are sweet, gentle, laid-back couch potatoes as long as their daily exercise needs are met
Can be picky eaters and are prone to bloat
Affectionate with family and range from aloof to mildy friendly towards strangers
Tend to be independent and a bit stubborn but are easy to train if you properly motivate them and keep training interesting
As sighthounds, they will chase anything that moves and can hit speeds of almost 40 mph
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