The Borzoi, or Russian Greyhound, is a majestic dog with an ancient and prestigious history in Russia. Primarily used by the Russian nobility for hunting game, this dog has a calm and reserved temperament at home but becomes an exceptional runner when active.
✨ Breed Characteristics
- Origin: Russia
- Type: Greyhound
- Hypoallergenic? No
📊 Quick Facts
- Weight:
- Male: 34-47 kg
- Female: 27-39 kg
- Height:
- Male: 75-85 cm
- Female: 68-78 cm
- Life Expectancy: 10-12 years
- Exercise Needs: 2 to 3 hours per day
- Apartment Living: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Can live in an apartment but prefers a large space or garden)
🧠 Personality (out of 5 stars)
- Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Protective: ⭐☆☆☆☆
- Playful: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Vocalizations: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Obedient: ⭐☆☆☆☆
- Hunter: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Calm: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Athletic: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
- Independent: ⭐☆☆☆☆
🐾 Compatibility with
- Children: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Fairly calm and attentive, but not necessarily a play dog for children)
- Other animals: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (Can get along well with other animals, but socialization is important)
- Strangers: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (Initially wary, but generally sociable with strangers once socialized)
- Apartment living: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Can live in an apartment, but an open space or garden would be preferable to meet its exercise needs)
🧼 Maintenance & care
- Ease of maintenance: ⭐☆☆☆☆ (Easy to maintain due to its long but silky coat)
- Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Average cost for a large dog)
- Frequency of care:
- Grooming: Regular brushing is necessary to avoid tangles and maintain the shine of its coat.
- Hygiene: Regularly check the ears and take care of its diet to maintain its physical condition.
💰 Budget
- Purchase price:800-1300 €
- Average annual cost (veterinary, accessories, food): €1800-1900
🏡 Important note
The Borzoi is a dog that needs a large space to run freely and thrive. Although it is calm and reserved with family, it enjoys the freedom to expend energy, making a fenced garden ideal. This dog is not the most playful with children, but it can be a loyal and affectionate companion with a respectful owner. Due to its hunting background, it is important to socialize it early to avoid any wariness towards strangers or other animals.
