Among the most impressively
beautiful of all dogs, the aristocratic Borzoi is cherished for his calm,
agreeable temperament. In full stride, he is a princely package of strength,
grace, and glamour flying by at 35 to 40 miles per hour. Borzoi are large,
elegant sighthounds. A mature male stands at least 28 inches at the shoulder
and weighs 75 to 105 pounds. Females will be smaller. Beneath the luxurious
silky coat, Borzoi construction follows the ancient Greyhound template. Once
known as the Russian Wolfhound, Borzoi were bred to be swift and tough enough
to pursue and pin their ferocious lupine quarry. In their quiet, catlike way
they can be stubborn, and training is best accomplished with patience,
consistency, and good humor. Affectionate family dogs, Borzoi are nonetheless a
bit too dignified to wholeheartedly enjoy a lot of roughhousing. The sight of a
cat or squirrel on the run will quickly stir their pursuit instinct, and a fenced-in
running room is a must.
References:
https://www.akc.org/
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