Borzoi

A Borzoi
Photo: Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Hound Group
AKC RecognizedBest for active homes
📏 Size
Extra Large
⚖️ Weight
27 - 48 kg
🌍 Origin
Russia
🐕 Shedding
Moderate
✂️ Grooming
Every few weeks
Energy Level
moderate
Exercise: 1–1.5 hrs a day
A guide for a healthy adult. Puppies, older dogs and flat-faced breeds in the heat need less.

Good to know

  • Sighthound: bred in Russia to course wolves and other game, they chase fast-moving things on sight, so keep them on leash or in a secure fence.
  • Calm at home: they are usually quiet and gentle indoors, and many enjoy lounging once they've had a chance to run.
  • Independent thinker: they are sensitive and can be aloof, so gentle, patient training works better than repetition or harsh handling.
  • Silky coat: their long, silky coat needs regular brushing, and they shed more heavily seasonally.

Getting out with a Borzoi

Daily walks and some play keep them content. A mix of park time and easy trails suits them.

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