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Borzoi

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Also known as Russian Wolfhound, Borzaya, Barzoi

The Borzoi or Russian Hunting Sighthound is a Russian breed of hunting dog of sighthound type. It was formerly used for wolf hunting; until 1936, the breed was known as the Russian Wolfhound.

Key facts

Dog breed.image
Chart rosyjski borzoj rybnik-kamien pl.jpg
Dog breed.name
Borzoi
Dog breed.country
Russia
Dog breed.coat
medium length, silky and wavy, short length
Dog breed.colour
any colour
Dog breed.litter_size
up to 11
Dog breed.fcistd
https://www.fci.be/nomenclature/Standards/193g10-en.pdf

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Wikidata facts

Mass
100
Image
Borzoi female.jpg
Height
78
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Commons category
Borzoi
Commons gallery
Barzoï
catalog code
193
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Contents
  • Etymology
  • History
  • Description
  • Appearance
  • Temperament
  • Coat gallery
  • Health
  • Notes
  • References
  • Further reading

The Borzoi or Russian Hunting Sighthound is a Russian breed of hunting dog of sighthound type. It was formerly used for wolf hunting; until 1936, the breed was known as the Russian Wolfhound.

== Etymology ==

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