Borzoi

elegant, calm, dignified

141,700

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Country of origin: Russia
Breed group: Sighthounds - Group 10 (FCI); Hound Group (AKC, KC)

Size: very large
Coat: long, silky
Colour: various colours
Life expectancy: 9-14 years

Elegant, loyal and dignified with aristocratic appearance loving the sofa just as much as to hunt and chase.

The Borzoi is strongly associated with the Russian aristocracy. For centuries they could not be purchased but only given as gift from the Tsar.

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