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Borzoi |
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| physical traits | - tall - lean - slender - sleek - elegant - sophisticated - graceful |
| colors | any |
| personality/ temperament | - quiet - affectionate - mostly docile - aloof - proud - self aware - faithful - intelligent - aristocratic - gentle - dignified - reserved - sensitive - elegant - independent - some may be timid |
| maintenance/ special needs | - sheds- brush daily - vigorous exercise - tall fence - needs companionship - develops slowly - sleeps alot as puppy - lethargic in hot weather - provide soft bedding to prevent elbow callouses - trim excess hair between toes - may pref |
| nickname | - Russian Wolfhound - Â Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya - Russian Hunting Sighthound |
| origination | possibly a Russian cross between Arabian Greyhound/Gazelle Hound and a longhaired Russian sheepdog, much like the present day Collie others say Asian greyhounds crossed with Russian indigenous dogs |
| bred for | - hunt wolves - coursing game |
| identifying traits | popular among jet-setters and sophisticated set |
| height | (inch) |
| ideal for | - any climate - |
| good with kids? | supervise, large-makes fast bodily moves can knock children down, aloof-not ideal playmate for rambunctious children |
| interesting facts | - originally different strains-Sudanese Borzoi - Turkoman Borzoi and Borzoi Tartar |
| lifespan | 11~13 (year) |
| kennel clubs | - akc - saku - ankc - uk - nzkc-(hound dog group) - fci-(long-haired or fringed sighthounds dog group) - ukc-(sighthound/pariah dog group) - ckc |
| hair type | - long and silky - flat - wavy or curly |
| health concerns | - prone to bloat/gastric torsion - cardiomyopathy - hypothyroidism. susceptible to progressive retinal atrophy - cataracts - and leg fractures. pups grow fast-provide nutritional supplements esp. calcium.sensitive to barbiturate anesthesia |
| eye | - microphthalmos - progressive retinal degeneration - hematopoietic / lymphatic |
| weight for male | 75~105 (lbs) |
| weight for female | 55~85 (lbs) |
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