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