So you’re looking to adopt an Borzoi, or already have one?
According to the American Kennel Club, “Borzoi are large, elegant sighthounds. A mature male stands at least 28 inches at the shoulder and weighs 75 to 105 pounds. Females will be smaller. Beneath the luxurious silky coat, Borzoi construction follows the ancient Greyhound template. Once known as the Russian Wolfhound, Borzoi were bred to be swift and tough enough to pursue and pin their ferocious lupine quarry.In their quiet, catlike way they can be stubborn, and training is best accomplished with patience, consistency, and good humor. Affectionate family dogs, Borzoi are nonetheless a bit too dignified to wholeheartedly enjoy a lot of roughhousing. The sight of a cat or squirrel on the run will quickly stir their pursuit instinct, and fenced-in running room is a must. Among the most impressively beautiful of all dogs, the aristocratic Borzoi is cherished for his calm, agreeable temperament. In full stride, he is a princely package of strength, grace, and glamour flying by at 35 to 40 miles per hour.”
An Borzoi typically ranges from 66.04cm to 71.12cm in height, and weighs from 27.2155422kg to 47.62719885kg.
There are a few pet insurance companies in New Zealand that offer dog insurance for Borzoi breeds. Try Cove Insurance as they are currently offering a one-month free promotion. Typically Borzoi insurance ranges from $30 per month to $65 – but of course this varies depending on a range of other factors such as gender.