Large Hound Group

Borzoi

Also called Russian Wolfhound and Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya

Hard to train

The Borzoi is a large and athletic breed of dog that was originally bred in Russia for hunting wolves and other large game. They are intelligent, independent, and graceful, and make excellent companion dogs.

Weight: 60–106 lb (27–48 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 26–32 in (66–81 cm)
Life span: 9–14 years
Exercise: About 40 minutes a day
Coat: Long
Origin: Russia (17th century)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: OK with children
Other dogs: OK with other dogs
Strangers: Polite with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Moderately active
Apartment living: Can manage in an apartment
Barking: Barks a little
Training: Hard to train

Care

Grooming: Regular brushing
Shedding: Sheds moderately
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Aloof with strangers Dignified Gentle Independent Intelligent Quiet

Coat colours

Black, brindle, cream, gold, red, sable, tan and white

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	75–106 lb (34–48 kg)	60–86 lb (27–39 kg)
Height	29–32 in (74–81 cm)	26–29 in (66–74 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)