Unmistakably
elegant, the Borzoi is a vision of grace and aristocracy.
Standing 28 inches at the withers, with females 2 inches less, the
Borzoi ranks as one of the tallest sighthounds and is identified by
his long, silky coat, and his long, narrow skull and deep powerful jaws,
capable of pinning a wolf down. The ears are small and fine,
lying back in repose or raised when alert. The eyes are set
somewhat obliquely, never round, full nor staring. The neck is
clean and never throaty; with coat frill profuse and curly.
The shoulders are sloping and never coarse or lumbering. The
chest is rather narrow with deep brisket; ribs very deep, only
slightly sprung; back rises at the loin and curves gracefully.
The hinds are long and powerful with well bent stifles. Tail
is long and set on low, carried low in motion. The coat can be
either flat, wavy or curly, never woolly. The borzoi can be
any color. Weight ranges from 75 to 105 pounds, bitches about
15 pounds less.
This ex-wolf hunter has
become a gentle and well-mannered member of society. Most
owners are fascinated by the Borzoi's great size and
sophistication. For all his size, he is generally undemanding
on his owners, though he needs adequate space to exercise and is
very active when outdoors. Indoors he is less active.
With his sophistication comes his stubborn nature, so good habits
should be ingrained at a young age. Her is stable with
children and somewhat sociable, though the romper room isn't his
favorite place.
