Borzoi
The elegant Russian sighthound with quiet grace
Gentle, independent, and graceful, the Borzoi is a dignified sighthound with a calm temperament and a quiet affection for its family.
Breed Statistics
Compatibility Overview
Personality & Temperament
The Borzoi is a quiet, dignified dog with a gentle nature and a calm presence in the home. It tends to be affectionate with its family in a reserved way rather than being overtly demonstrative. This breed is independent and not particularly motivated by pleasing its owner, which makes training a patient process. It has a strong prey drive and must be kept in a securely fenced area. The Borzoi generally does better with older children and suits owners who appreciate a graceful, low-key companion with sighthound characteristics.
Daily Exercise
Moderate (30–60 min)
Recommended daily activity to keep this breed healthy and happy.
Known Health Conditions
- Bloat (Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus)
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
- Hip Dysplasia
- Osteosarcoma (Bone Cancer)
- Cardiac Conditions
- Degenerative Myelopathy
- Drug Sensitivity (Anesthesia)
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