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Also known as Russian wolfhound
An elegant sprinter with a quiet, dignified manner
The Borzoi was bred in Russia to chase down wolves and hare across open ground. Indoors it is calm, gentle and almost cat-like, but outdoors its sight-hunting instinct is powerful, so it must only run off lead in fully fenced areas.
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This breed needs about 60 minutes of activity a day. Around 3 sitter-led sessions a week keeps that routine going when work or travel gets in the way.
60
Minutes of activity a day
3
Suggested sessions a week
Home visits
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Yes, if it gets daily walks and a chance to run safely. Indoors it is quiet and relaxed, though it needs space to stretch out on a soft bed.
Only in a fully enclosed area. Its sight-hunting drive is strong and it can reach high speed within seconds, so recall is not reliable around moving prey.
They are usually gentle with respectful children, but they are sensitive and dislike rough handling. Small pets such as cats can trigger the chase instinct, so careful introductions are essential.
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