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Archive for July 12th, 2008

                                                       Description

The Borzoi is a giant breed similar as Greyhound breed.Borzoi have long silky fat and wavy coat,they have long hairs on the neck and tail than other body.They are found in many colours,there is no specific restrictions.

The Borzoi is also known as Russian Wolfhound, Russian Sighthound.

Temperament

The borzoi is sweet and intelligent breed,they are very loyal to their owner,they love to play with their family,Borzoi breed will no recommended for every family,because they are not good with other small animals including Cat,Rabbit and other small animal.Borzoi can kill them before you take any action,Borzoi breed is OK with children but this is iffy.It should be difficult to trail borzoi,because he/she seems one man dog.they are quite dogs,they bark rarely.The Borzoi are very fast breed,they can live with children alone,but they doesn’t like roughly,they need high nutrition diet for their grow and health.

Height & Weight.

Weight: male: 75-105, female: 60-85 lbs
Height: male: 28, female: 26 inches

Care /Grooming

The Borzoi has a long silky coat with curls,so you should be brushed daily ti get rid off with broken hairs,the borzoi is giant breed so it should be difficult to bathe them,always use dry shampoo when needed.Always brushed his/her teeth twice a week to prevent mouth smell,and other mouth infections,you can buy Tooth paste and Tooth brush specially design for dogs at any good pet shop.

Health problem

Borzoi are very strong breed,so they have very less health problems,Good diet with full of nutrient prevent health problems from them,Most of health problem is this breed are  life-endangering distension of the stomach with gas, retinal atrophy (inherited disease of the retina that can cause vision loss and blindness), heart disease, and Osteosarcoma (bone cancer).

Exercise

As we say first is not good for apartment,they need plenty exercise including daily walk,Daily 90 minutes for exercise is enough for their healthy living.

Living condition

The Borzoi are large breed,they may not good for tight places,they need plenty exercise daily,A big yard could be better for their living,they can jump a six foot fence.

Life Span

The healthy borzoi Dog can live near around 10 and 12 years with proper diet and exercise.

Origin

According to some survey first Borzoi was brought Arabia to Russia in 1600’s,The first borzoi was registered with American Kennel Association in 189