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History and origin:
Once known as Russian Wolfhounds , this Russian sight hound was developed by crossing the lifeless Lapp sled dog with the Collie. The Borzoi was employed as coursing hounds to follow rabbits , foxes , and wolves in packs. His dispatch , agility , and force allowed him to range far ahead of the mounted hunter , gain the prey by sight , scour it down , and possess it at bay until the hunter arrived. The initial Borzoi was brought to the U.S. from England in 1889.

Description:
The Borzoi stands 26 to 28 inches at the shoulder and weighs 65 to 100 pounds. He has a incline , leggy , athletic corpse and a long , silky , shedding coat that requires medium maintenance. The coat is usually white with black , tan , or lemon markings. It was developed to shield the breed from the merciless Russian winter.

About the breed:
This breed was once a favourite among the Russian aristocrats and admired by the Russian czar's court. He has the beauty , elegance , carriage , and personality to match his royal heritage. The Borzoi is swift , active , aloof , and very clean. He is faithful to his owners but cautious with strangers. He is usually intolerant of unpredictable adolescent children and may nibble without warning. The Borzoi needs pristine training and socialization. The training should not be overbearing because this breed processes data slowly and volition shut down provided pushed. Patience and consistency are principal. The “Sit” command is difficult to teach because of the Borzoi's bony , lanky structure and lack of corpse padding. The “Come” command is principal and must be perfected because his great dispatch enables him to disappear from sight in seconds. The Borzoi has a high prey ride and volition seize and massacre small animals before his possessor may react. He may likewise be very dog-aggressive. Similar to all sight hounds , the Borzoi must many times be allowed time to be by himself. Do not expect him to be as affectionate as a Golden Retriever. Owners who are employed to the mind-set of cats volition value this breed , altho it would be a slip to possess a cat along with a Borzoi. He needs a bed or a thick blanket to lie on because he does not possess much muscle or stout on his corpse and may gain pressure sores provided his sleeping area is not cushioned rightfully.

Feeding:
Recommended feeding for this breed is 1 ½ – 2 ½ cans (13.3oz) of branded meaty with biscuit further in same amount or 5 cupfuls of finish dry food.

Ideal home:
This breed is not fit to abide in an apartment , altho he may adapt to one as long as he is becoming plenty of space and exercise. A quiet environment liberate of unpredictable events and adolescent children is preferred. Small animals may pose a problem due to this breed's high prey ride. He needs to scour , and activity that is possible ostensibly provided you possess rightfully trained him to come when called and provided you possess socialized him among other dogs and individuals. Borzoi owners should be calm , easygoing leaders who execute not necessarily lack a dog that is too affectionate. Nervous , hyperactive , and pampering types should avoid this breed. The elderly and crippled may possess distress training and exercising this breed. He should not be left alone in a yard because may easily jump a six-foot dodge.