BORZOI

Borzoi. breed of hound dog developed in Russia to pursue wolves. It is descended from the Arabian greyhound and a collielike Russian sheepdog. The borzoiformerly known as the Russian wolfhoundis a graceful, strong, and swift dog, attaining a height of about 26 to 31 inches (66 to 79 cm) and a weight of 55 to 105 pounds (25 to 48 kg). It has a long, narrow head, small ears, a deep but narrow chest, long, muscular hindquarters, and a long, curved tail. The silky coat is flat or slightly curled and usually white with darker markings. The dog is noted for its elegant appearance . See the Table of Selected Breeds of Hounds for further information.