What are the breed characteristics of the Borzoi?
The FCI has defined the following breed characteristics as breed specific for the Borzoi:
- Appearance: aristocratic with elegant and harmonious outlines and movements
- Head: very narrow and slender, oval skull, strong lower jaw with scissor or pincer bite, small thin and movable ears, black nose and lips
- Eyes: large, set obliquely, almond shaped, expressive, hazel or dark brown eye colour
- Neck: long, laterally flattened, muscular, slightly curved, thick coat
- Physique: quite narrow, broad, arched and muscular back, long and broad, slightly sloping croup, very deep, oval chest, withers not pronounced, long and sloping shoulder blade, long, muscular and well angulated legs
- Tail: low set sabre or sickle tail, long, thin and strongly feathered, hanging down freely
- Paws: narrow, elongated-oval arched, strong and long claws reaching to the ground
- Coat: silky soft and smooth coat, short or wavy curls, short coat on head, ears and limbs, close lying to the body and quite long
Borzoi's appearance and coat
The Borzoi impresses with its aristocratic and elegant overall appearance, with a slender physique, arched back, deep chest and tucked-up stomach. The neck has a typical ruff.
The silky soft and smooth coat can be short or curly. The coat colour can be uni-coloured or multi-coloured white, beige or cream. Apart from the forehand and hindquarters, flanks and ribs, the dense coat is short.
The Borzoi has a unique facial expression and can raise their eyebrows and muzzle slightly or look at you with its sparkling eyes. Some Borzois even know how to "laugh". They show some or all of their teeth show a "laugh" that goes across their whole face by presenting their complete set of teeth.
How big does the Borzoi get?
With a wrist height of 68 to 85 cm the Borzoi is considered a large dog breed. Bitches are usually smaller than males, which can reach a wrist height of up to 95 cm in some cases.
How much does the Borzoi weigh?
The Borzoi's weight lies between 35 and 48 kg.
What is the average age of the Borzoi?
With appropriate keeping and nutrition, the Borzoi can reach 7-10 years of age.