Borzoi
Hound groupSize: Large
About the Borzoi
The Borzoi, meaning 'swift', was the Wolfhound of the Russian aristocracy, well-established by the 16th century. It likely developed from Greyhound types blended with long-coated sheepdogs and imported Irish wolfhounds. These elegant hounds hunted in pairs, holding wolves until the hunters arrived, a pastime often involving colourful silks and ceremonial feasting. With its elegant, curvaceous outline, luxurious coat, and long, lean head, the Borzoi presents a truly memorable and imposing sight, embodying aristocratic grace.
Borzoi key facts
- Breed name
- Borzoi
- Breed group
- Hound
- Size
- Large
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