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    Borzoi

    The aristocratic Borzoi is native to Russia where they were used to hunt wolves. Their name means "swift" in Russian and just looking at these elegant dogs with their sleek athletic build offers an insight into how quick they are when the need arises. The first person to own a Borzoi in the UK was Queen Alexandra when she was offered one as a gift by the Tsar of Russia. From then on the breed was to become a much noticed and popular dog throughout the country as well as elsewhere in the world.
    Lifespan
    10-14 years
    Breed group
    Hound
    Weight
    Male: 35-45kg
    Female: 68-85kg
    Height
    Male: 68-85cm
    Female: 68-85cm
    Pedigree
    Yes
    Other names
    Barzo?, Russian wolfhound, Russian hunting sighthound, Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya, Psovoi
    Breed Size
    Large
    Breed Type
    Hound
    Health tests available
    Characteristics
    Exercise needs
    Low
    Easy to train
    Hard
    Shedding
    Medium
    Grooming
    needs
    Medium
    Good with
    Children
    Suited to older children
    Health of breed
    Medium
    Cost to keep
    High
    Intelligence
    Medium
    Tolerates being alone
    Low anxiety

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