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Houndlarge🌍 Russiacoursing wolfhound
Borzoi (Russian Wolfhound)
Calm, independent, gentle, sensitive
Popularity
766
Tall, graceful sighthound historically called the Russian Wolfhound; calm indoors, powerful runner with independent mind.
Lifespan
9–14 years
Coat
long, silky, flat/wavy/rather curly, feathered
Colors
white, brindle, sable, black, various
Male height
28–31 in
Female height
26–29 in
Male weight
75–105 lb
Female weight
60–90 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
3
Trainability
2
Playfulness
3
Protectiveness
1
Prey drive
5
Barking
1
Household fit
Kid friendly
3
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
2
Drooling
1
Coat length
3
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
4
