Borzoi

The Borzoi, formerly called the Russian Wolfhound in English, is a tall sighthound developed in Russia for coursing hare, fox, and wolf across open country. It has a long, narrow head, deep chest, arched outline, and a silky coat that may be flat, wavy, or slightly curly. Despite its refined appearance, the breed was built for speed, reach, and stamina, using sight and explosive pursuit rather than close handler direction.

In homes, Borzoi are often quiet and soft-natured, but they still need safe opportunities to stretch out and run. Off-leash freedom should be limited to secure areas, since prey drive can override recall when small animals move. Their coat needs regular brushing, especially during seasonal shedding, and their size calls for careful attention to growth, footing, and prevention of bloat. Good breeders emphasize stable temperament, sound structure, and health screening appropriate for a large sighthound, while owners should expect an independent dog that responds best to calm, patient training.

Colors: Apricot, Bicolor, Black, Black and Tan, Black and White, Black Mask, Blue, Blue and Tan, Blue Merle, Blue Roan, Blue Tick, Brindle, Brown, Brown and Tan, Brown and White, Chocolate, Cream, Dapple, Domino, Fawn, Fawn and White, Gold, Gray, Harlequin, Irish Marked, Liver, Liver Mask, Mantle, Mask, Merle, Mottled, Parti-Color, Piebald, Red, Red and White, Red Merle, Red Roan, Red Tick, Reverse Brindle, Roan, Sable, Saddle, Silver, Speckled, Spotted, Tan, Ticked, Tricolor, Tuxedo, White, White and Black, White and Gray, White and Tan, Yellow