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  Borzoi Club of America, Inc.
The Borzoi Club of America was formed on November 12, 1903 as the "Russian Wolfhound Club of America." This event took place at a meeting of exhibitors and other interested parties, held at the Brooklyn Bench Show.
In 1936, the breed's name was changed from Russian Wolfhound to Borzoi and the club's name was changed to its current moniker, the Borzoi Club of America.
The BCOA serves as the Borzoi breed guardian and is responsible for determining the official breed standard as well as encouraging the acceptance of that standard by its members and breeders, as well as judges.
www.borzoiclubofamerica.org   (482 words)

  
  Borzoi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Although it is brutal against wolves, the Borzoi is a brave dog that will try to dominate many other breeds, but lacks the body weight and the strength to combat a mastiff or similar hefty breed.
Although this might be true, the original Borzoi stock was crossed with different Russian herding dogs, which explains the breed's ability to deal with wolves—this was an important part of a herding dog's work in the past, when wolves were more common.
Borzois were popular with the Tsars before the 1917 revolution, and for a long time Borzois could not be purchased but only given as gifts from the Tsar.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Borzoi   (420 words)

  
 Dog and Kennel Magazine Borzoi Breed Profile
Were it not for the borzoi's exportation to England, beginning in 1875; to the United States, beginning not long thereafter and culminating in the arrival of a number of champions shortly before World War I; and to other countries as well, the sleek, swift, noble dogs might have been eliminated.
In fact, no responsible borzoi owner would walk his or her dog off leash because the sight of a furry, little creature flashing by ignites the thrill of the chase and the afterburners for the borzoi.
Although borzois are not prone to a multitude of genetic disorders, one other condition weighs heavily on the breed, and that is bloat.
www.petpublishing.com /dogken/breeds/borzoi.shtml   (1916 words)

  
 About Borzoi
The Borzoi is a large, beautiful, and speedy hound with a lovely, flowing coat.
Remember also that even though a Borzoi may live happily in the house with a cat or small dog, and actually be very affectionate with the animal in the house, outside may be a different matter particularly with a cat.
Since the Borzoi is a Sighthound, (using its eyes to fine quarry) it is very alert to movement and may run off unexpectedly after what it perceives as "game" (a cat, squirrels, blowing leaves, etc.).
www.brnc.org /aboutborzoi.htm   (1869 words)

  
 Borzoi: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?
In Czarist Russia, Borzois were owned by the aristocracy and hunted in packs, running down wolves across open terrain while the huntsmen followed on horseback.
Borzois don't need miles of running, but they MUST have regular opportunities to vent their energy through all-out galloping a few times a week.
Borzois are extremely sensitive to stress and can end up literally sick to their stomachs, with severe digestive upsets and neurotic behaviors, if the people in their home are having family problems.
www.yourpurebredpuppy.com /reviews/borzoi.html   (968 words)

  
 Borzoi
The Borzoi was bred by the Russian aristocracy possibly as early as the thirteenth century to hunt wolves, thus the name it was originally known as: Russian Wolfhound.
Borzoi are gooberhead clowns to the core, do not be deceived by their racing-car exterior.
Borzoi are pack dogs and they are absolutely lightning fast, very tall and can easily reach the face of even a tall person.
www.hoflin.com /BR/Borzoi   (1752 words)

  
 Dog Owner's Guide Profile: The Borzoi
Borzoi enjoy the company of other dogs, preferably sighthounds, and usually do best if they are not the only dog in the household.
Since the Borzoi is built for running, he must have an area where he can exercise and stretch his legs to satisfy his need to gallop and keep him in good muscle tone.
Borzoi teeth do seem to collect tartar more than some other breeds, so their teeth should be brushed to prevent gum and tooth problems.
www.canismajor.com /dog/borzoi.html   (1716 words)

  
 Borzoi Club of America
Borzoi are considered a giant breed with an average height at the wither (top of shoulder) of 28" to 32" and an average weight of 60 to 100 pounds.
Borzoi are puppies for a long time so the destructive tendencies of puppyhood are there for a long time in a very large puppy.
Also available from the Borzoi Club of America are the pamphlets Showing Borzoi In Conformation that has a good section on grooming, Borzoi In Obedience, Borzoi In Agility, Lure Coursing With Borzoi and the Visualization Of the Borzoi Standard.
www.borzoiclubofamerica.org /soyouwant.htm   (2107 words)

  
 Borzoi
The Borzoi is very tall, ranging in height from 26 inches to 35 inches high at the shoulder, with the vast majority falling around the 29-32 inch mark.
Borzoi today are taller, narrower, and fancier than their wolf hunting ancestors.
Many Borzoi have their owners trained into thinking they are dumb, when actually, the dogs get out of doing anything they don't want to.
www.netpets.com /dogs/reference/breedinfo/submit/borzoi.html   (1217 words)

  
 Borzoi -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Although it is brutal against wolves, the Borzoi is a brave dog that will try to dominate many other breeds, but lacks the body weight and the strength to combat a (An old breed of powerful deep-chested smooth-coated dog used chiefly as a watchdog and guard dog) mastiff or similar hefty breed.
Borzois were popular with the (A male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)) Tsars before the (Click link for more info and facts about 1917 revolution) 1917 revolution, and for a long time Borzois could not be purchased but only given as gifts from the Tsar.
A stylized Borzoi serves as the (A company emblem or device) logo for the Knopf Publishing Group, an (A device produced by pressure on a surface) imprint of (Click link for more info and facts about Random House) Random House publishers.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/b/bo/borzoi.htm   (537 words)

  
 Borzoi
The Borzoi might be the product of crossing the Asian Greyhound with the northern Laika, or the Saluki with a Russian sheepdog, or the Arabian Greyhound with a longhaired indigenous dog.
The Borzoi was long the favorite pet of large Russian families who used the dog in wolf hunting.
Borzois were sent to England in 1842 as gifts to Princess Alexandra.
www.furrycritter.com /resources/dogs/Borzoi.htm   (249 words)

  
 Kifka Borzoi (TM) - Why Borzoi?
The Borzoi's prowress as a hunter is due mainly to it's speed and agility.
Borzoi hunt using speed and finesse as opposed to overpowering their prey.
Attending a Borzoi Specialty show (where Borzoi are showcased as a breed) is an excellent way to start appreciating the diversity allowed by the standards.
www.kifka.com /WhyBorzoi.htm   (1900 words)

  
 Borzoi
Borzois enjoy long runs and cold weather, but are quiet in the house.
The Borzoi originated in 17th-century Russia, when Arabian greyhounds were crossed with a thick-coated, Russian breed.
Due to their sight hound heritage, Borzois should never be left off a leash or let to roam outside of a fenced yard.
www.irishdogs.ie /breeds/Borzoi.htm   (616 words)

  
 OzPets - Dogs - Borzoi   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Borzoi was bred as a 'coursing' or hunting dog, using its excellent speed and sight to chase and run down foxes, hares and wolves.
The Borzoi is a breed which needs to be handled sensibly, and any children with whom it is to live must be taught to handle the dog quietly and sensibly.
Borzois are surprisingly small eaters for their size, and eat about the same amount of food as a medium sized dog.
www.ozcats.com /dogs/review/borzoi.shtml   (721 words)

  
 Borzoi, Dog Breed Information Center®, Borzois, Russian Wolfhound, Russian Wolfhounds
Borzoi are often quite cat-like, often keeping themselves quite clean.
The Borzoi is a noble dog that gets along fairly well with children, but it is not ideally suited for being a child's companion as it does not take well to rough-housing play, and prize their rest.
The Borzoi make excellent jogging companions and usually enjoy running alongside a bicycle but beware, a Borzoi is quite likely to shoot off after any prey it catches site of.
www.dogbreedinfo.com /borzoi.htm   (740 words)

  
 Borzoi and Russian Wolfhound Stamps
Borzoi are blessed with one of the largest selections of stamps available for any breed.
This is our second recent Russian overprint with a Borzoi on it and what a nice one it is. The overprint is from Amurskaya and the final color copy is from Kara Kalpakia.
We are fortunate that the Russian states are using the Borzoi as one of their major models.
www.animalstamps.com /borzoist.htm   (3846 words)

  
 Borzoi Breed Profile - Dogsites.com.au
The Borzoi was developed at the end of the middle ages to hunt wolves and hares.
Borzois are a sensitive, gentle breed that love to play with adults and children alike.
If you are looking to purchase a Borzoi, choose the breeder carefully as some lines have less that perfect temperaments (remember their size and what they were originally bred for).
www.dogsites.com.au /breeds/borzoi.html   (197 words)

  
 Lacewing Borzoi   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Borzoi are large (28-32", 70-100lb) long haired dogs with a natural instinct to chase.
A fenced yard, daily walks, and somewhere to safely run are the preferred environment for a borzoi puppy.
We are a selective borzoi breeder and produce 1 litter of borzois every 2-3 years.
www.whpgriffon.com /borzoi   (161 words)

  
 Breed Profile: Borzoi, Russian Wolfhound
The Borzoi was known as the Russian Wolfhound prior to 1936.
The Borzoi today remains largely unchanged from his Russian ancestors, both in therms of his appearance, his quiet, gentle nature, and abilities.
Like all sighthounds, Borzoi are sensitive to anesthetics, vaccines, and chemicals and should never be casually medicated or sedated.
www.sidyboysfoolin.com /Borzoi.html   (344 words)

  
 American Kennel Club - Borzoi
The Borzoi was originally bred for the coursing of wild game on more or less open terrain, relying on sight rather than scent.
To accomplish this purpose, the Borzoi needed particular structural qualities to chase, catch and hold his quarry.
Any deviation from the above described dog must be penalized to the extent of the deviation keeping in mind the importance of the contribution of the various features toward the basic original purpose of the breed.
www.akc.org /breeds/borzoi/index.cfm   (636 words)

  
 Rodina Borzoi
When puppies of Rodina Borzoi become available, we will be very careful to ensure that our borzoi puppies will be well cared for by their new owners for life.
This means that borzoi must be able to run in a well fenced yard and cannot be just let outside to run.
Tell us if you are interested in adding a borzoi to your family and if you plan to show the borzoi in the future.
mypeoplepc.com /members/cdufer/whitecottagefarm2   (334 words)

  
 Borzoi Breed Information
The Borzois are gentle, well-mannered dogs who have grace and beauty, yet they enjoy having fun and racing games.
Borzois are affectionate with their owners and tolerant of other dogs.
Puppies grow rapidly and should not be overworked until fully mature which is one year of age.
www.terrificpets.com /dog_breeds/borzoi.asp   (274 words)

  
 Meadowcreek Borzoi - About Us
We have been Borzoi Club of America members for 20 years and had been member of Borzoi Club of Northern California for 6 years.
Each of our Borzoi pups attend at least 2 puppy training classes prior to their departure from our kennel, while our maturing youngsters continue on through beginning-level obedience training.
Each of our current Borzoi have been individually trained by various members of our family through the expert guidance of our friends at Double-C Dog Training in Klamath Falls, OR.
www.meadowcreekborzoi.com /About.html   (609 words)

  
 Borzoi Puppies For Sale
If you are a Borzoi breeder you may place your Borzoi puppies for sale to find quality loving homes for your puppies.
Borzoi breeders place your Borzoi puppies for sale to find a good home.
If you are looking for a Borzoi puppy for sale but do not see one listed here then place a Borzoi puppy wanted ad.
www.nextdaypets.com /directory/dogs/sale/1100047   (574 words)

  
 Borzoi Breeders on QualityDogs.com
Chataqua Borzoi is nestled in the heart of the Texas hill country near Austin.
Our Borzoi are a combination of Chataqua and Kyrov with some Swedish, Finnish and English influences.
If we do not have what you are looking for in a Borzoi, we can refer you to other caring and responsible breeders.
www.qualitydogs.com /Borzoi/breeders.html   (675 words)

  
 Borzoi bibliography
If you have information on any Borzoi related books that are not on this list please e-mail it to me. If the books are still in print or if you have copies for sale, indicate price, acceptable method of payment and ordering address.
Borzoi have been in the AKC studbook from 1896.
Registration material for Borzoi in England is published as part of the Kennel Club studbook, which is an annual.
www.batw.net /borzois.com/zoi_info/zoibib.html   (830 words)

  
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The Borzoi was probably first brought from Arabia to Russia in about 1600.
The longish silky coat may be white, golden, tan or gray with fl markings, in either solid or mixed colors.
Likes to roam and is incredibly fast--in the city, he should only be let off lead in a safe enclosed space.
www.iams.com /en_US/jhtmls/breed_selector/sw_BreedSelector_page.jhtml?pti=BS&li=&bc=&sc=D&lsc=&bsc=&fn=u_gn_brd_borzoi   (355 words)

  
 BORZOI JOYSTICK PROTOTYPE CAR COMBINATION LEVER CONTROLS - NELSON KRUSCHANDL - SOLAR NAVIGATOR CATAMARAN WORLD ELECTRIC ...
Nelson Kruschandl built the Borzoi single seat sports car to evaluate the 'Joystick' type twin handle lever control shown below, the subject of British patent 2253379, granted in June of 1992.
Even before it was completed, the Borzoi was used to demonstrate the ease with which one handed driving may be achieved.
Unlike the GM joystick cars of the sixties and Volvo joystick cars of the eighties, the Borzoi used a mechanical configuration, to comply with DOT safety regulations, so could be incorporated into production vehicles.
www.speedace.info /borzoi_combination_lever_controls.htm   (286 words)

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