Borzoi

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Bred exclusively for the purpose of wolf hunting by the Russian aristocracy, the Borzoi is one of the most elegant and spectacular of all breeds. Rather like a Greyhound in build, but taller and with a long, silky coat which adds softness to his rather angular frame, the Borzoi is an agile, swift and courageous dog.

Although the circumstances under which the Borzoi is now kept have changed dramatically from those of Czarist Russia, he nevertheless remains a true aristocrat of the dog world.

Affectionate and devoted to his owner, he is rather aloof and distrustful of strangers. He does need a good deal of regular exercise to keep him fit, and that exercise preferably includes a certain amount of free running and playing. The Borzoi is a very independent dog and does not always immediately respond to his owner's commands.

Not a noisy breed, the Borzoi has a quiet, gentle nature and loves to live as part of the family although he is more suitable for homes with older children and may need supervision around other small pets.

Ideal height: Dogs 74cm minimum
Bitches 68cm minimum
Weight approx 33kg

For further information on this breed

and where to obtain a puppy contact:

Australian Capital Territory

ACT Canine Association Inc

Phone: (02) 6241 4404

Email: administrator@actca.asn.au

New South Wales

Borzoi Club of NSW

Mrs M Curk, Ph: (02) 4967 6822 

Northern Territory

The North Australian Canine Association Inc.

Phone: (08) 8984 3570

Email: naca1@bigpond.com

Queensland

Borzoi Club of Qld, Inc

Mrs P Smith (07) 5427 9430

South Australia

South Australian Canine Association Inc

Phone: (08) 8349 4797

Email: info@saca.caninenet.com

Tasmania

Tasmanian Canine Association Inc

Phone: (03) 6272 9443

Email: tca@iprimus.com.au

Victoria

Borzoi Club of Victoria

Puppy Officer : Val Worrall 9398 3497

Western Australia

Canine Association of Western Australia (Inc) 

Phone: (08) 9455 1188 

Email:k9@cawa.asn.au