Hound Group

Borzoi

Adult Borzoi standing in profile on a light floor.

The job

Developed by the Russian aristocracy to hunt wolves.

Facts

  1. The first Borzoi standard was written in 1650.

  2. Height 28 inches & up (male), 26 inches & up (female). Weight 75-105 pounds (male), 60-85 pounds (female).

Photo: Deb from We are in Montoursville. CC BY 2.0. Image source. Sources: American Kennel Club.

Breeds