| The Borzoi can survive in an apartment as | | | | *History. The Borzoi is thought to hail back |
| long as she gets frequent exercise. A | | | | to the thirteenth century nobleman who used |
| properly fenced yard could be better for her | | | | them to hunt. They were first registered with |
| but keep in mind that she can easily jump a | | | | the American Kennel Association in 1891. |
| six foot fence. Once she gets on the run, she | | | | |
| may catch a scent and be gone. She can not be | | | | Some Registries: |
| trusted around small animals including the | | | | |
| neighbors cat. She can kill an animal before | | | | Borzoi Club of America |
| you can stop her. She is ok with children but | | | | |
| this is iffy. She dislikes roughhousing, | | | | UKC United Kennel Club |
| arguing and likes her rest. She seems to be a | | | | |
| one person dog that can be difficult to | | | | NKC National Kennel Club |
| train. She is royal looking and beautiful. | | | | |
| | | | CKC Continental Kennel Club |
| *Approximate Adult Size. The approximate | | | | |
| adult size (two years old or older) of the | | | | APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. |
| male Borzoi is at least 28 inches to the | | | | |
| withers (highest point of the shoulder) and | | | | AKC American Kennel Club |
| 75 to 105 pounds and the female is at least | | | | |
| 26 inches to the withers and 60 to 90 pounds. | | | | FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale |
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| *Special Health Considerations. Most dog | | | | NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club |
| breeds have certain inherited health problems | | | | |
| associated with that specific breed and the | | | | KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain |
| Borzoi is no exception. Keep on the look out | | | | |
| for gastric torsion (life-endangering | | | | ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club |
| distension of the stomach with gas), retinal | | | | |
| atrophy (inherited disease of the retina that | | | | ACR = American Canine Registry |
| can cause vision loss and blindness), heart | | | | |
| disease, and Osteosarcoma (bone cancer). They | | | | Litter Size: 6 to 7 Borzoi puppies |
| are also possible sensitive to certain drugs | | | | |
| especially anesthetics and topical | | | | Category: Hound. Member of the Greyhound |
| insecticides. This disease list is an | | | | family. |
| informative guideline only. Other diseases | | | | |
| may also be significant threats, please | | | | Terms To Describe. Well mannered, gentle, |
| contact your veterinarian for a complete | | | | intelligent, graceful, loyal, sweet, |
| list. | | | | sensitive, aloof, royal, swift |
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| She should visit the veterinarian several | | | | *SPECIAL GOOD POINTS |
| times in the first year for shots, boosters | | | | |
| and check up. Then, as an adult, she should | | | | Medium watch dog. |
| visit the veterinarian yearly for shots and | | | | |
| check up. As she gets older, six years and | | | | They rarely bark. |
| on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a | | | | |
| year for check ups and shots. Remember; avoid | | | | Good with dogs. |
| feeding your dog sweets. | | | | |
| | | | More of a one person dog. |
| *Grooming. The Borzoi has a long, silky coat | | | | |
| with waves or curls. She should be brushed | | | | *SPECIAL BAD POINTS |
| regularly. She is a seasonally heavy shedder. | | | | |
| Brushing will help her maintain a clean and | | | | Poor guard dog. |
| healthy coat and also help you keep a closer | | | | |
| eye on her health and strengthen your | | | | May kill small animals. |
| emotional bond with your pet. Her hair | | | | |
| between her toes also needs to be maintained. | | | | Can easily jump a six foot fence. |
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| Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a | | | | They keep themselves clean. |
| week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed | | | | |
| for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation | | | | Keep them on a leash as they will run. |
| of plaque and tartar which can cause cavities | | | | |
| (rarely) and periodontal disease. Dog | | | | Can be a picky eater. |
| periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of | | | | |
| teeth, bad breath and other serious disease. | | | | Does not like to play rough with children. |
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| Her toenails may need to be examined for | | | | Stubborn and difficult to train. |
| growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of | | | | |
| the rear feet grow slower than the toenails | | | | Not good with children. |
| of the front feet. Generally a guillotine | | | | |
| type trimmer is the best for this chore and | | | | *Other Names Known By: Russian Wolfhound, |
| competent instructions to accomplish this can | | | | Russian Sighthound |
| be found on the net. | | | | |
| | | | *Every dog is an individual so not everything |
| *Life Span. The Borzoi can live between 10 | | | | in this information may be correct for your |
| and 12 years with proper nutrition, medical | | | | dog. This information is meant as a good |
| care and excellent living conditions. | | | | faith guideline only. |
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