Borzoi - Russian Wolfhound

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 Family: sight hound, Southern (sight hound)
AKC Breed Group: Hound
Area of Origin: Russia
Date of Origin: Middle Ages
Original Function: coursing wolves
Today's Function: lure coursing
Colors: any color and combination
Coat: Long, silky and wavy
Characteristics and temperaments: Borzoi is a sweet and intelligent dog. He is loyal to his family, affectionate with people they know. Being independence, this breed can be stubborn at times
Average Size of Male: Height: less than 28 inches, Weight: 75 - 105 pounds
Average Size of Female: Height: less than 26 inches, Weight: 60 - 85 pounds
Care: The long and silky coat is easy to groom and needs regular brushing. Excess hair between pads of the feet should be trimmed regularly
Training and activity: This dog can be inactive indoors but that doesn't mean he need no exercise. He likes to run around and makes an excellent jogging companion. Borzoi is also independent and you need to train him consistently
Other Names: Russian wolfhound