Borzoi
Originally a hunting and coursing dog of the Russian Czars, the Borzoi continues to combine elegance and grace with muscle power. He is an extremely well balanced breed greatly admired for his speed and agility. The adult Borzoi needs plenty of exercise due to his characteristic coursing hound build.
Origin
The first record of dogs hunting hare in Russia was in 1260 during the reign of the Grand Duke of Moscow, father of Ivan the Terrible, the first Czar of Russia. While the origin of the Borzoi is obscure, the first detailed description of the breed appeared in 1 650, a standard that has changed little since.
At least seven coursing breeds existed in Russia during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, one of which was the Borzoi. By the nineteenth century the long coated variety that we know today, the Psovi Borzoi, had become well established. The Borzoi still excels as a coursing hound in his native country.
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General Appearance
The pure elegance of the Borzoi is enhanced by a graceful back-arch, long lean narrow head and a well feathered long tail that is carried low. He has small, fine ears which are active and responsive erect when he is alert and nearly touching the occiput when in repose.
He has lean straight forelegs, well sloped shoulders and fine withers. The Borzoi has a silky textured coat that can be flat, wavy or curly, longer on the body and smooth on the head, ears and front legs, with heavy feathering on the backs of legs, hindquarters, tail and chest. All colours are accepted but the nose must be black. Borzois can be whole coloured or have coloured markings on a white ground.
Size
Males from 74cm
Females from 68cm
Temperment
The Borzoi is dignified, sensitive and aloof by nature. He is a good companion dog and like all sighthounds is quiet and clean to live with.
Borzois may not always be an ideal pet for young children as they are somewhat ‘harder” than some hound breeds, having retained its strong hunting instincts.
Care and Grooming
Borzoi delight in opportunities to run free in a securely fenced paddock. However, it is not recommended that they be given free run in public parks or open space. Daily walks on a long lead is advisable.
If lure coursing or hound racing is available, these provide an exciting outlet for a Borzois’ energy and his desire to chase.
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