Borzoi Dog

Origin

The Borzoi originated in Russia and is still known in some countries like Russia Wolfhound. It suggests that race may have descended from a cross between the Saluki Saluki or Greyhound and ancient Egypt and a shepherd dog, long haired Russian extinct. Borzoi name means “fast” and is a general term used in Russia for all hunting dogs have their own names they breed. Borzoi were an essential part of the game appreciated by the Russian aristocracy. His main career was the wolf that was run in pairs. Even if a pair of Borzoi was quite capable of killing a wolf is a tradition for hunters to supply the youth with a knife so that the dogs would pull the wolf and keep it until the hunter arrived. The tsarist imperial Borzoi kennel was founded in 1613 and the race remained the property and the symbol of nobility to the Revolution of 1917 when most died Borzoi. The race seemed out of Russia in the 19th century as gifts of British royalty, a partnership that has ensured its popularity sometimes, unfortunately, is nothing more than a fashion accessory. The modern breed standard is closely based on the original which was established in Russia in 1650. This suggests that the Borzoi changed little since the ancestors who brought and pursued by wolves on the steppes of Russia.

Character:

The epitome of elegance, grace and elegant movement in the rest of the Borzoi is a very good companion for those who can understand the nature of a dog. With his family, he is very loyal and loving is not meanness. Despite its large size is a quiet and orderly housedog rarely barks without reason. It is a good watch dog very attentive to everything that happens, but, being a hunting dog, has not developed a protective instinct. However, this was worthy, decent is the courage of their ancestors is very useful to tackle a challenge. While not shy, is very sensitive and requires an equally sensitive treatment. Not respond well to the difficult and even if he is gentle with children if raised with them, they kindly to teasing and rough handling. With strangers, it tends to be rather distant, his devotion to his family is reserved and must be treated as a valued member of the family, since it is not emotionally ready to be private enterprise for long periods. Remember that the Borzoi is a hound and gardens should be fenced off to prevent leakage after a small animal can be found. There is also a prodigious bridge and about 4 feet, not a problem for him as clear Borzoi jumps over 5 feet tall. Although not the dog for everyone, and should never be bought on the strength of its beauty alone, understanding and loving owner to obtain the reward of loyalty and respect for a true aristocrat of the dog world.

Exercise

Borzoi Adults require a considerable amount of exercise. A long walk through your head all day and the ability to run once a week is the minium absolutely necessary to keep fit and mentally healthy. experts believe that the breed Borzoi become neurotic and very unhappy if given the opportunity to work as this is what they have been bred through the centuries. If safe, free running is not possible, provide, in the interest of the dog, a different choice of race should be considered. All exercises were made of lead should be carried out with the utmost thought in mind that this is a private course race in the eyes of any animal that runs – the wildlife, cats, cattle, dogs as small and it is possible that the dam “can come to the floor and died. Lure coursing is an excellent way to provide the necessary exercise in a safe environment. Borzoi can also excel in obedience trials and agility. We must be careful not to puppies too afraid that the exercise is done lasting damage to the immature bones and joints.

Education:

Despite its thin and delicate aspect of a dog Borzoi is strong, powerful, with a mind of its own. the basic obedience training should begin at an early age so that the dog is controllable and in response to commands. He is very intelligent and highly trainable, but not servile. Training should be considered a team based on mutual respect – working with you and not you. The positive reinforcement to reward the effort of learning and candy and / or praise achieve much more than physical or verbal corrections and reprimands. A Borzoi formed with sensitivity, patience and consistency will work with joy and pride and is able to succeed at the highest level of obedience competition. The socialization, the process of introduction and to accustom the dog to a variety of people and situations should be started as soon as possible. The puppy is well socialized adults to spend a quiet, confident, a pleasure to own and a great ambassador for his breed.