Dog breed catalog
Sighthounds
BORZOI- RUSSIAN HUNTING SIGHTHOUND
| Classification | Code |
|---|---|
| 10 | FCI-Standard N° 193 |
Use:
Hunting sighthound, racing and coursing hound.
appearance:
Dog of aristocratic appearance, of large size, of lean and at the same time robust constitution, of a very slightly elongated construction. Females are generally longer than males. Strong bone structure but not massive. The bones are rather flat. Muscles lean, well developed, especially on the thighs, but not showing in relief. Harmony of form and movement is of prime importance.
temperament:
In its everyday life the Borzoi has a quiet and balanced character. At the sight of game it gets suddenly excited. It has a piercing sight, capable of seeing very far. Its reaction is impetuous.
size:
Desirable height at the withers : dogs : 75 - 85 cm, bitches : 68 - 78 cm. In males, the height at the withers is equal or barely superior to that from the summit of the croup to the ground. In females, these heights are equal. Subjects exceeding the maximum height are acceptable provided the typical morphology is preserved.
criteria:
A,C
Overview of dog breeds:
- Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
- Pinscher and Schanuzer - Molossoid Breeds - Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
- Terriers
- Daschunds
- Spitz and Primitive types
- Scenthounds and Related Breeds
- Pointing Dogs
- Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs
- Companion and Toy Dogs
- Sighthounds
- AFGHAN HOUND
- AZAWAKH
- BORZOI- RUSSIAN HUNTING SIGHTHOUND
- DEERHOUND
- GREYHOUND
- HUNGARIAN GREYHOUND
- IRISH WOLFHOUND
- ITALIAN GREYHOUND
- POLISH GREYHOUND
- SALUKI
- SLOUGHI
- SPANISH GREYHOUND
- WHIPPET
- Breeds provisionally accepted