The Characteristics of a Borzoi Dog

The Characteristics of a Borzoi Dog

The Borzoi dog originated centuries ago in Czarist Russia. The Borzoi breed was  developed when crossed between an Arabian Greyhound and other longer haired  Russian sheepdogs. The Borzoi used to be known as Russian Wolfhounds until  1936 until they changed the name to Borzoi in 1936. Borzoi comes from the word  “Borzii” in Russian, which means swift. Borzoi dogs are sight hounds, they were  used to hunt wolves, hares, and foxes. This breed was recognized by the American  Kennel Club in 1891. The first Borzoi known to be imported to the United States  was named Elsie.

Borzois have long, silky hair which is easy to maintain. To ensure that their coat  stays healthy, be sure to brush it regularly and dry shampoo them whenever they  need it. Bathing tall dogs can be difficult. Clip the hair between the toes so their  feet aren't in discomfort. They are seasonal shedders, so be sure to brush them  more frequently when shedding to maintain their hair. The best kind of brush to  use for brushing this breed is a pin brush because wire slicker brushes damage the  coat. Be sure to clean their ears regularly to prevent any ear infections. Trim their  nails a couple of times a month also when needed.

The Borzoi has a similar shape as the Greyhound dog. They have a narrow head,  a long muzzle; their teeth meet at a scissor like bite, they have a large black nose,  dark slanted eyes, and small ears that lay back. Their back is arched slightly upward  and they have a narrow, but deep, chest with a thick ruff of curly hair that goes  around it. Their tails are also very long and their front legs are straight.

Their coats are very silky and long. Some Borzois have flat hair and some have  wavy hair. Over the head the hair is always short, but everywhere else their hair  grows long. The coat comes in a variety of different patterns and colors. The  common colors that Borzois usually come in are black, white, tan, tan or gray with  black markings, golden in either solid or mixed colors.

The average height for a male Borzoi is about 28 inches and the average for a fe-  male is about 26 inches. The average weight for a male is 75 to 105 pounds and the  average for a female is about 60 to 90 pounds. The life expectancy for a Borzoi dog  is about 10 to 12 years. The average amount of pups that a Borzoi would have is  about 6, but they can have between 1 to 11 pups. Having only 1 pup is common.

The Borzoi is a very intelligent breed of dog. They are very sweet and very loyal to  their family and owners. They love the people that they know very well. They are  hounds, so they are more free thinking and not looking to please humans than  other breeds, but they are still trainable. They are very capable of learning and are  eager to do so if done right. Borzois are quite and polite. When they are puppies  they are usually very hyper, but when they become adults they are very mellow  dogs. They can entertain themselves when needed and don't need someone watch-  ing over them at all times. To ensure that they are good around other people and  animals socialize them when they are puppies. Borzois are friendly to others and  love to be loved and cared for.