What type of dog is a Borzoi?
Q: What type of dog is a Borzoi?
A: A Borzoi is a type of Russian dog. It used to be called a Russian Wolf Hound.
Q: When was the breed approved by the American Kennel Club?
A: The breed was approved by the American Kennel Club one year after it was brought to the United States in 1889.
Q: How tall and heavy is a Borzoi?
A: A Borzoi is about 30 to 32 inches (76 to 81 cm) tall at the withers (its back near the shoulders). It weighs from 75 to 100 pounds (34 to 45 kg).
Q: What colors can Borzois have?
A: Borzois can have any color from solid white to brown and white, gray and white or brindle. They can also be all black.
Q: Are there many health problems associated with this breed?
A: People who take care of Borzois have done a good job of stopping health problems. As such, they do not have many of the problems other breeds have with health.
Q: Why were they popular among royalty in Russia?
A: In Russia, they were well liked by royalty because it was illegal to sell them - they were only given as gifts for those who did something special for the Tzars.
Q: How are they featured in literature and advertising today?
A: They feature in Russian novels e.g. in Tolstoy's "Anna Karenina". They are also used in advertising for luxury cars and jewelry due their elegant looks.
