Borzoi

Breed Profile

The Borzoi , also called the Russian Wolfhound is a breed of domestic dog. Hailed from dogs which were brought to Russia from central Asian countries, its shape is akin to that of the greyhound, and is also a member of the sighthound family. Borzois are large Russian sighthounds that look similar to central Asian breeds such as the Afghan hound, Saluki, and the Kyrgyz Taigan. Borzois can be described as “long-haired greyhounds”.

Temperament

The Borzoi is an athletic and independent breed of dog. Most borzois are fairly quiet and only bark on rare occasions. They do not  exhibit strong territorial drives and therefore would gladly welcome any intruder, therefore they do not make good security dogs. The borzoi requires a patient and experienced trainer. They are gentle and highly sensitive dogs with a natural respect for humans. As adults they become real couch potatoes with remarkably gracious house manners. Borzois are not known to display any dominant or aggressive behaviour towards people, but may show signs of aggression if manhandled. Typically, they remain reserved with strangers but affectionate with people they know well.