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Borzoi

BREED FAQs – BORZOI

  1. Are Borzoi canines hypoallergenic?

Answer: No! Borzoi canines are not hypoallergenic. They shed their fur all around the year and they also produce a decent amount of dander.

  1. Are Borzoi canines friendly with Kids?

Answer: Borzoi canines are fairly friendly and affectionate with small kids. They mostly remain kind and gentle with children of all ages, but as they aren’t very playful in nature, they don’t like to play a lot of games with kids as well. Thus, this is not a great breed for those people who are looking to raise a canine that can also act as a playmate for their child.

  1. Are Borzoi canines friendly with other dogs?

Answer: No! Borzoi canines are generally not very warm and cordial with other dogs. These pooches don’t get along that well with other canines and if they are not trained properly, then they can also be a little bit aggressive with other dogs.

  1. Are Borzoi canines friendly with cats?

Answer: No! Borzoi canines are not known to mix that well with most other household pets and that include cats as well. These pooches are fairly reserved with cats and are not that happy to spend time with them. This is not an ideal breed for those people who want to raise a cat and a dog at the same time in their homes.

  1. Do Borzoi canines make good guard Dogs?

Answer: No! Borzoi canines are not known to make a great guard dog. These pooches don’t have the necessary amount of aggression and protective instincts that are required to be a decent guard dog.

  1. Are Borzoi canines apartment friendly?

Answer: The Borzoi canines will do just fine in an apartment. These pooches adjust to the apartment lifestyle fairly quickly but still, it is important to fulfill all their exercise needs on a regular basis.

  1. How much do Borzoi canines shed?

Answer: Borzoi canines are constant shedders. They shed their fur all around the year in a decent manner but the amount and frequency of shedding can further increase during the shedding season which can come at least twice every year. During that period, it is highly necessary to properly brush these canines with a slicker brush or a comb as it can control the shedding process to some extent.

  1. Are Borzoi canines good for first-time owners?

Answer: Borzoi is a fairly independent and stubborn breed that requires the guidance of a skilled and knowledgeable owner so as to become a bit more sociable and comfortable with others. Training a Borzoi is also not a very easy task, especially if a novice owner is involved in the process. Therefore, this breed is not a very good option for inexperienced or first-time owners.

  1. Do Borzoi canines bark a lot?

Answer: No! The Borzoi canines are not excessive barkers. In fact, these pooches like to remain calm and quiet for most of the time and they use their voice on rare occasions only.

  1. How much exercise does a Borzoi canine need daily?

Answer: A Borzoi has moderate exercise requirements. These canines should be taken to long walks or jogging sessions either in a park or in a properly fenced area where they can freely move. They also enjoy running at great speeds but they should only be allowed to do so if the surrounding area is safe and secured. A small amount of play-time should also be included in their regular exercise schedule.

  1. Can Borzoi canines live alone for a long time in a day?

Answer: Borzoi canines do like to spend some time alone as it makes them happy but leaving these pooches all alone for an extended period of time on a regular basis is not recommended. These canines can get highly bored due to loneliness and because of that, they may become a bit destructive in nature. This is immensely harmful to their mental health and it can make these canines very restless, frustrated and sad.

  1. Are Borzoi canines easy to train?

Answer: Borzoi is not a very easy breed to train. These pooches have an independent personality and they can very easily get distracted during the training sessions. Only an experienced and skilled owner can train these dogs efficiently. Their training sessions should be made more interesting and light-hearted so that these pooches remain invested in them. Using reward-based training methods also help in teaching new things to this canine a bit faster. And finally, patience and gentleness go a long way while handling a Borzoi canine.

  1. What are Borzoi canine's grooming needs?

Answer: A Borzoi’s grooming requirements are fairly manageable. Its coat should be brushed on a weekly basis to remove extra loose hair from its body. It requires regular baths (once every 15 days or so) to remain neat and clean. Its nails must be trimmed on a frequent basis as well because overly long nails can cause a lot of pain in canines especially while walking or running. And their teeth should also be brushed regularly so that proper dental hygiene is maintained.

  1. What is the Borzoi canine's tolerance to heat?

Answer: Borzoi canines have a mediocre tolerance to heat. Although these pooches can survive in moderately warm areas, they are definitely not very suited for extremely hot and high-temperature regions.

  1. What is the Borzoi canine's tolerance to cold?

Answer: A Borzoi’s tolerance to cold is amazing. This pooch can comfortably reside in fairly chilly and wintry areas and thus it is great for those people who want to raise a canine in a cold or snowy place.

  1. Is Borzoi canine an intelligent dog breed?

Answer: Borzoi is a fairly intelligent breed. These pooches possess fine thinking and learning skills and their decision-making abilities are also quite decent.

  1. Is Borzoi canine stranger friendly?

Answer: No! Generally, Borzoi canines are not very friendly and warm with strangers. They mostly remain reserved and quiet whenever they meet new people and they are not known to readily trust a stranger like some other breeds do.

  1. Do Borzoi canines drool a lot?

Answer: No! Borzoi canines do not drool a lot. They mostly drool after eating or drinking something and sometimes when they are excited, but apart from that, they don’t drool all that much.

  1. Are Borzoi canines expensive and high maintenance dogs?

Answer: Yes! Borzoi is an extremely expensive canine breed and this pooch has great maintenance needs as well. It requires constant training and guidance from its owners so as to become a bit more sociable with others and a bit less stubborn in nature. Its exercise and grooming needs, although manageable, are definitely not very low as well. And, this pooch is not very easy to train. Therefore, it is not wrong to say that the Borzoi is a pretty high maintenance dog breed.

  1. Are Borzoi canines easily available in India?

Answer: Borzoi canines have a below-average availability in India. While these pooches are available in some of the bigger cities of this country, it is still pretty hard to find these canines in most of the lesser-known regions of India.

  1. What is the avg price of a Borzoi canine puppy in India?

Answer: The average price of a Borzoi puppy in India is around ₹65,000 to ₹85,000. But there are a lot of factors that affect their price in the country and because of that, the cost of bringing a Borzoi puppy home can go fairly high.

  1. Do Borzoi canines like to swim?

Answer: This mostly comes down to personal preference. Although most Borzoi canines do not like swimming all that much, there are some exceptions out there and a few of these pooches are known to enjoy playing in the water or taking a dip in the pool.

  1. What Colors do Borzoi canines Come In?

Answer: Borzoi canines mostly come in the following colors that are listed below:

  • Black
  • White
  • Brindle
  • Cream
  • Fawn
  • Sable
  • Red
  • Tan
  1. What is a Borzoi canine’s lifespan?

Answer: Borzoi canines have a pretty mediocre lifespan of about 10-13 years. Some of these canines may live longer than 13 years of age but only if they are consistently given proper nutrition, care, exercise, and protection.

  1. What are the most common health issues for the Borzoi canines?

Answer: Most common health problems found in the Borzoi canines are Bloat, Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia, Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Osteochondritis Dissecans, and Ear Infections.