Borzoi

Borzoi
Other names
  • Russian Wolfhound
  • Russian Hunting Sighthound
  • Russkaya psovaya borzaya
OriginRussia
Traits
Height Males
75–85 cm (30–33 in)
Females
68–78 cm (27–31 in)
Weight
27–48 kg (60–105 lb):130
Coat medium length, silky and wavy, short length
Colour any colour
Litter size up to 11
Kennel club standards
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Borzoi or Russian Hunting Sighthound is a Russian breed of hunting dog of sighthound type. It was formerly used for wolf hunting;:125 until 1936, the breed was known as the Russian Wolfhound.:130