Borzoi Information & Dog Breed Facts

If you choose to purchase the Borzoi, you should know that the mentioned amount of money is an average of the collected data from breeders’ sites and puppy finder places. If you have a Borzoi for sale, please advertise it on a reliable website to make sure the Borzoi gets to a happy place.

Frequent: The Borzoi is easier than average to get. Maybe there is some risk of overbreeding, as it is a popular breed.

Due to its popularity, inbreeding may occur. A new study shows that inbreeding contributes to the incidence of disease and health problems.

So be careful and seek the help of an experienced person or a professional, in making your decision.

Low: The Borzoi is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. You need to work hard if you want to impress people with these dog tricks and commands. They understand and memorize new commands in 80-100 repetitions, and obey the first command 25% of the time or better.

Borzoi dogs are easy to train. They find out the association between commands and actions quite quickly.

Borzoi dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. They aren't territorial and protective about their property, so they won't alert you if they sense something different.

Borzoi dogs can't provide protection for their territory. It's better to leave them out of the duty of protecting your valuables and property.

Sensitive: Borzoi dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.

This breed's emotional level reflects their owner's feelings and they don't handle punishments well.

Average: Borzoi dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. Some breeds are forthcoming and friendly, while others are independent and don't bond too closely with their owners.

Borzoi dogs need for social interaction is average. This breed likes being around people or other animals, but they don't mind being left alone for a few hours either.

The wanderlust potential of the Borzoi is strong enough to escape from home. They have a strong desire for exploring the world. Safer to walk them on a leash unless you teach them how to get back to you on command.

Borzoi dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. Cats or any other small animals are in danger. It's a natural instinct, doesn't necessarily mean that Borzoi dogs are aggressive. Better to keep this breed on a leash.

Low: The Borzoi barks none to minimal. Perfect choice if you prefer a quiet breed.

Top reasons for barking: protection, alarm, fear, boredom, attention-seeking, greeting, separation anxiety, compulsive barking.

Average: Borzois, like any other dog breed, like playing. Sometimes they bark in excitement for playing, but they are not the most playful dog breed.

It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Borzoi indoors.

Average: Borzoi dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.

Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. With proper socialization and quality time with the dog can solve this problem.

The Borzoi has a low chance of biting somebody. Top reasons for dog bite: protection, pain, excitement, herding instinct, being provoked. (Data based on the available online bite statistics.)

Borzoi dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. It's a common habit during puppyhood, not aggressive behavior. These "bites" don't hurt, but Borzoi dogs need to be taught a good attitude.

Borzoi bite force: The Strongest. The Borzoi bite force is among the strongest in the canine world. The bite force Borzoi measurements are typically quite high, which is a testament to their powerful and large stature. The bite force of Borzoi dogs is impressive, and their Borzoi bite PSI is reflective of their powerful nature.

The Borzoi PSI bite should be respected, and appropriate precautions should be taken when interacting with these dogs. The PSI of a Borzoi bite is high, making them one of the strongest breeds in terms of bite force.

They are very protective of themselves and their families, therefore a dog bite from them could be exceptionally dangerous with their PSI being above 400.

To ensure a well-behaved and controlled dog, it's important to learn how to train a Borzoi puppy not to bite from an early age. It is important that they’re trained to be around others safely.

The average lifespan of Borzoi: 11 years

The Borzoi can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.

The Borzoi is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.

The Borzoi should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. If your dog shows any symptoms, call your veterinarian.

Borzoi dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs. If you live a chilled life, this breed can be a good choice for you.

Borzoi dogs have an average exercise need. This breed is satisfied with short walks every weekday and a long ones on weekends.

Borzoi dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. They're not the most active dog breed. If you live an active life, this breed can be a bad choice for you.

Low to Average: The Borzoi has a low to the average risk for obesity. To make your dog happy and fit, feed him with quality dry dog food and live an active life together. Try to find the happy medium between exercise and feeding.

If you notice any weight gain, consult your veterinarian and make a diet plan. Reduce unhealthy food and snacks, and measure the Borzoi weight regularly.

Borzoi dogs don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing allergic reactions. Some dog breeds are even considered to higher possibility of an allergic response. Coat type isn't necessarily relevant, because most people are allergic to dander (flakes on the dog's skin) or saliva, not actually to dog hair.

Advanced: The Borzoi requires a lot of grooming. Cutting the dog's hair by a professional groomer can be helpful sometimes.

Regular brushed dog's coat is less likely to shed. Ears and eyes should be cleaned often to avoid infections.

Don't skip the seasonal flea treatment too. Occasional dog nail trimming and dog baths are important.

Check the local pet store for dog grooming supplies and find the best dog shampoo to keep its coat healthy and to give your Borzoi a pleasant experience of a dog bath.

If you don't have the time, skill, or money to take care of your Borzoi, search for the best dog groomer or clipping service in your area and book an appointment.

Maybe you're lucky to have a dog boarding service that includes grooming or walk-in dog bath places nearby.

The Borzoi is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. If you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, the Borzoi could be a perfect choice for you. Drooling is the unintentional saliva flowing outside of the mouth. It can be completely normal or a sign of a health problem. Certain dog breeds drool minimum compared to others, just like the Borzoi.

If you notice any change in your dog's drooling habit, you should contact a vet as soon as possible.

The Borzoi has an average chance of bad smell. Top reasons for dog stinkiness: infection of bad tooth/ear/skin folds, gas attacks.

Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. It’s also a good time to look for unusual scratches, bumps, fleas, and other irregularities. When their hair is wet and flat against their body, these details are more visible.

For example, short-haired dog breeds can go a very long time in between baths. These short-haired breeds shed regularly and that shedding works to naturally remove excess dirt and oil. So unless your weenie dog got into the garbage can, you can probably hold off on a bath for a while.

Borzoi dogs are heavy shedders. It's a natural process of the hair growth cycle. Be prepared for the daily vacuum cleaning. The amount and frequency of hair loss mostly depend on their health status and breed type.

Borzoi dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs. If you have children, you may have to reconsider your choice of having a puppy from this breed.

Borzoi dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.

Borzoi dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.

Borzoi dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.

Borzoi dogs are not dog-friendly. If you want more dogs in your family or you'd like to join dog meetups, the Borzoi is not the best choice.

Borzoi dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.

Borzoi is not the best dog breed for office environment.

Borzois are not the best breed for elderly people.

This breed generally not used as a service dog. A service dog is a term used in the USA to refer to any type of assistance dog specifically trained to help people who have disabilities, such as visual impairment, hearing impairments, mental disorders, seizures, mobility impairment, and diabetes. Service dogs are protected under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act).

Borzoi is not the best breed for service purposes.

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. A therapy dog is a dog that might be trained to provide affection, comfort, and love to people in hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, schools, hospices, disaster areas, and people with anxiety disorders or autism.

Borzoi is not the best breed for therapeutic purposes.

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.

Borzoi is not the best breed for detection purposes.

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and locating missing people.

The Borzoi is not the best breed for SAR purposes.

Borzoi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.

Boat dogs were typically bred for their strength, stamina, and water resistance, as they were often required to perform tasks such as pulling in fishing nets, and jumping into the water to retrieve ropes or lines, or helping to move cargo.

Sailor dog is a type of dog that was bred to accompany sailors on their voyages. They were typically used for three purposes: as a working dog, a watchdog, and as a companion. A boat dog is a term used to describe a type of dog that was traditionally bred and used as a working dog on boats.

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. Dogs bred for this work have strong builds and qualities that are needed, strength and determination.

Borzoi is not the best breed for drafting purposes.

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Reproductive cycle of the female Borzoi: The first period called Proestrus lasts for about 9 days.

During this time the females start to attract males. You can notice by swelling vulva and bloody discharge.

The second part is the Estrus when the female is receptive for the male. It lasts for about 3 to 11 days.

The sign of the proestrus part is the soft and enlarged vulva. The discharge decreases and lightens in color.

The third part is the Diestrus. Normally, it occurs around day 14. In this period the female’s discharge changes for vivid red and coming to its end. The vulva returns to average, and she will no longer permit mating.

The fourth part called the Anestrus. The time frame between heat periods normally lasts about six months.

More frequent breeding is not healthy. It is very important not to buy a dog from a puppy mill, where the needs of the pups and their mothers are ignored. It's an inhumane high-volume dog breeding facility, where puppies born several times a year.