Bred exclusively for the purpose of wolf hunting by the Russian aristocracy, the Borzoi is one of the most elegant and spectacular of all breeds. Rather like a Greyhound in build, but taller and with a long wavy coat which adds softness to his rather angular frame, the Borzoi is an agile, swift and courageous dog.

Although the circumstances under which the Borzoi is now kept have changed dramatically from those of Czarist Russia, he nevertheless remains a true aristocrat of the dog world.

Affectionate, obedient and devoted to his owner, he is rather aloof and distrustful of strangers. For the most part he is excellent with children. He does need a good deal of regular exercise to keep him fit, and that exercise must include a certain amount of free running and playing.

Not a noisy breed, the Borzoi has a quiet, gentle nature and loves to live as part of the family, being just as at ease in the living-room as he is out-of-doors. However if it is not possible for him to be a house dog, he will be quite comfortable sleeping in a draught-free kennel outside, especially if he has another dog for company.

A Borzoi stands upwards of 68 cm at the shoulder and weighs approximately 33 kgs.

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