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Nemezda kennels The borzoi breed is not as common as your other breed of dogs they are a loving natured dog.

I have owned Borzoi for 7 years and I am also currently a member of the Borzoi club in new Zealand as well as a member of (IBC) international Borzoi club

19/07/2023

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03/07/2023

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27/06/2023

The graceful Borzoi is a very large breed with a Russian hunting heritage. The elegant flowing lines of this hound make for a beautiful dog, whether he’s resting or running. Here are 8 interesting facts about the intelligent, yet independent Borzoi.

1. The Borzoi is considered a giant breed, with adult males standing at least 28 inches and up to 32 inches high at the withers (the top of the shoulder), and weighing between 75 and 105 pounds. Females, being slightly shorter and lighter than males, are more feminine and refined. For such a large dog, Borzoi eat a relatively small amount, although puppies will eat more than adults because of their rapid growth.

2. The Borzoi is a member of the Hound Group and a type of sighthound. That means they hunt using their eyes to find and chase prey. This is different from scenthounds like Beagles and Basset Hounds that use their noses to locate and follow the scent of prey. Although they are sighthounds, Borzoi can be taught to detect and follow smells, so consider tracking trials as an activity to share with your dog.

3. Originally, Borzoi were used to hunt running game, such as wolves, foxes, and hare, over relatively open ground. They had to depend on their speed, agility, and endurance to successfully catch their prey. The breed originated in Russia and has a noble heritage, as it was associated with the Russian aristocracy. In fact, the Borzoi was named for the Russian word for “swift.”



4. Lure coursing is a particularly suitable dog sport for Borzoi, as it was created to allow sighthounds to compete in a simulated hunting situation. The course consists of a zigzag path of at least 500 yards. A motor with a line-and-pulley system pulls a plastic lure, usually made of strips of white garbage bags, and the dogs are released to run after it. Other activities your Borzoi might enjoy include agility, rally, or obedience trials.

5. The Borzoi’s coat is long and silky, and it can be flat, wavy, or rather curly. Any color or combination of colors is allowed, according to the breed standard. Like most longhaired dogs, the Borzoi sheds. Intact females will shed after every heat cycle, and both males and females who are spayed will shed annually. Brushing every day or so will keep loose hair under control. Luckily, mud and dirt don’t stick to the silky fur, so bathing is not needed as often as might be expected. However, the hair between the paw pads needs to be trimmed regularly.

6. Keeping in mind the Borzoi’s hunting heritage, this breed needs regular exercise to keep him in tip-top condition. The best exercise is running free for one-half hour or more a day. However, this needs to be in a fenced-in area. Their instinct to chase is intense, so they should not be let off leash anywhere that isn’t secure.



7. Borzoi can be very affectionate with their families. When they are raised with children, most will become good companions. However, they are not tolerant of rough treatment, so it’s essential that children are taught proper and respectful behavior toward their dog. In addition, the large size of the Borzoi can be cause for concern around very young children because they could be easily knocked over, even accidentally. As with any dog, be sure to supervise any small children around your Borzoi.

8. This is a smart breed, but the independent and sometimes stubborn temperament of the Borzoi can make training a challenge. Being consistent and patient will lead to success. In addition, the more fun you make your training sessions, the more your Borzoi will look forward to them. Positive training techniques work best for this breed. Don’t forget your Borzoi’s heritage when training. Consider using his love of running and chasing a moving object to reinforce good behavior.

26/06/2023



Borzoi History

The history of the Borzoi breed begins with the history of the dog and his association with man. Because early man required certain skills in his dogs for various purposes, these skills became highly developed in combining with their natural instincts for survival. One skill that was employed by early man was the sighting and capturing of game. One of the seven distinct breeds* known as sight hounds, the Borzoi is believed to have originated from a cross between a Saluki type dog and a native Russian breed. Their history dates back to 1260 A.D. even though the first written description or standard did not appear until 1650.

A statement from THE COMPLETE DOG BOOK, published by the American
Kennel Club indicates:

Fairly recent research into the much discussed origin of the Borzoi brings to light an interesting discovery, to wit, that in the early seventeenth century a certain Russian duke, who liked very fast dogs for hunting, imported a number of Arabian Greyhounds, probably dogs known as gazelle hounds. These were speedy runners, but it seems that, having thin coats, they were unable to withstand the severe weather and cold winters of Russia and died. Undaunted by his first failure, the duke later sent for more of these hounds and carefully crossed them with a native Russian breed somewhat similar to the Collie of today, but slightly more powerful and different in build, having longer legs, longer grace-fully curved tail, slightly longer neck, very heavily furred ears and a carriage more like the Wolfhound of today.... The result of the crossing was the graceful, elegant and aristocratic dog we know as our own Borzoi.

Mr. Joseph B. Thomas, in OBSERVATIONS ON BORZOI, published by
Houghton Mifflin Company, 1912, (and now available as a reprinted book
in its entirety from Hoflin Publications) expresses his belief that all breeds of Russian Borzoi came from one common root: from the crossing of the Asiatic or Eastern Borzoi, which penetrated into Russia some hundreds of years ago, with the Northern wolf-like dogs or even perhaps with the wolf itself. He further expresses the theory of Mr. Artem Boldaroff, owner of one of the most famous kennels, the Woronzova, in Russia, that the several breeds of longhounds have in their origin little or no connection; that the Psovoy Borzoi, the long-haired Russian sight-hound, developed by a process of evolution, swiftness being desired, from the long-
coated, smooth-faced bearhound of early Russia, an animal similar to the modern Laika but larger; and that the rough-coated longhound of the modern Scottish Deerhound type, with its rough coat extending to the face, had an entirely different origin-possibly, in this latter case, from some dog not dissimilar to the Old English Sheepdog.

The Hunter's Calendar and Reference Book, published in Moscow in 1892, divides the Borzoi into four groups: 1, the Russian or Psovoy Borzoi, having more or less long coat; 2, the Asiatic Borzoi, having pendant ears; 3, the Hortoy Borzoi, having a smooth coat; and 4, the Brudastoy Borzoi, having a stiff or wire-haired coat. The Russian, or Psovoy, Borzoi had many varieties, but all conformed to the same general characteristics.

Whatever may have been the exact origin of the Borzoi, the ancient type described by the "standard" of 1650, were certainly bred for speed, having little or no stop to the skull, tremendous depth of chest, rather flat sides, and a great length of tail, the hair frequently trailing the ground. The hair was long and silky and apparently every color from black to pure white was acceptable. It is not surprising that this generally elegant, aristocratic dog, the Borzoi, has lived a precarious life: his existence has been threatened primarily because of his association with the nobility. Shortly after the Napoleonic Wars, with the revival of sporting activity, experiments were instituted in which foreign hounds of the Greyhound type were crossed with the "ancient" type of Borzoi. Various breeds were used for this crossing; so much was this practiced that in 1861, with the emancipation of the serfs and the turmoil in rural Russia, few hounds were left of the "pure" blood. Many of the Russian nobility, paid by the Government for relinquishing their lands and estates to the serfs, turned to the cities. Their kennels were either forgotten or were ruined through the neglect or absenteeism of the lord. Later, when the nobility returned to their estates, they were frequently unable to restore or maintain their kennels. Hounds and hunting which had been the custom throughout Russia, then remained in isolated instances only.

After the Revolution, many of the Borzoi were slaughtered because of the association with the Czars; and, again, the Borzoi was left only in isolated kennels. Thus, from the mixing of the breed, the later depopulation, and finally, their slaughter, the "ancient" type became nearly extinct. When the first exportations of Borzoi were made from Russia, none of these ancient types left the country. There is no specific date associated with the introduction of Borzoi into England, but accounts seem to indicate that it was during the early nineteenth century. Mrs. Winifred Chadwick, author of THE BORZOI HANDBOOK, published by Nicholson and Watson, London, in 1952, writes:

These early arrivals resulted mostly from the amiable custom of the Czar of presenting specimens from the imperial Kennels to such noble persons as he was pleased to honour, and it seems likely that the first of these were a pair presented to Her Majesty Queen Victoria. The Prince of Wales, afterwards King Edward Vll, was also given a pair called `'Molodetz' and "Oudalzka." These were reported to have been exhibited to the public in London and we also find records of their offspring being exhibited at shows. This association of Borzoi with our Royal Family was a singularly happy one and extended over a period of more than fifty years, mainly owing to the great interest taken in them by Queen Alexandra, both before and after her accession to the throne. Her Majesty both bred and exhibited Borzoi and had them as her constant companions for many years, one of her gifts from the Czar, known as 'Alex', being particularly well known on that account. About 1890 saw the beginning of a new era of Borzoi in England . . . for this, most of the credit must be accorded to Her Grace the Duchess of Newcastle. The Duchess founded her great 'of Notts' kennels and devoted herself to pro-ducing the finest possible Borzoi.

25/06/2023

Why are borzoi so rare?
Borzois were rarely let out of Russia and so were nearly made extinct during the Russian revolution. During that time they were killed on mass because of their association with the aristocracy. By the 1940s there were sparse pockets of Borzoi in America, England and Russia, but they were dwindling fast

25/06/2023

Size
It is descended from the Arabian greyhound and a collielike Russian sheepdog. The borzoi—formerly known as the Russian wolfhound—is a graceful, strong, and swift dog. Males stand at least 28 inches (71 cm) and females 26 inches (66 cm); weights range from 60 to 105 pounds (27 to 48 kg

14/06/2023
04/04/2023

Borzoi are generally healthy dogs,and a responsible breeder will screen breeding stock for health conditions such as elbow and hip dysplasia, osteochondritis dissecans, and progressive retinal atrophy. Like other large and deep-chested dogs, they can experience bloat, a sudden and life-threatening stomach condition.

05/07/2022

I laughed too hard at this. Then it got sad.

Credit to the amazing Daniel Vernon aka YeeHawTheBoys

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17/02/2021

Of all the many hundreds of breeds of dogs known in the world today the Borzoi is surely the most magnificent indeed, it surpasses in it's natural beauty , grace of movement and perfect symmetry of form even such breeds as the saluki and Afghan hound, two of the most conspicuous members of the greyhound group. The breed is not one of the most popular of dogs nethertheless the exceptionally wide distribution it enjoys serves to make it one which is universally well known . We are reminded of the Russian origin of the breed in the now obsolete names which were in common use not very long ago. In fact of the old popular names of Russian greyhound, russian fan-tailed greyhound, russian wolfhound and Siberian hound the title of Russian Russian wolfhound is still retained worldwide. In Russia the breed was not called "sobak", as is the ordinary dog but "psovio" which meant a dog was quite cut above the rest and the result of skilled breeding and selection. The history of the Borzoi in Russia is ,of course , bound up with traditional sport of hunting and coursing wolf. The favorite pastime of the imperial court of the old Russian empire was wolf hunting and like extravagant hunting costumes, celebrations and the hunt dinners which followed the contests, the hound used had eversy skilled attention lavished upon them. Small wonder the Borzois even today such magnificently aristocratic animal when for so many generations only the very finest were retained for breeding purposes.

16/12/2020

He's guys news big news coming shortly.....

12/12/2020
Yesterday  we lost stefan he has gone to be with Bryan Batten
02/07/2020

Yesterday we lost stefan he has gone to be with Bryan Batten

Just got off the phone with Sasha new owners and she is doing grade 1 for obedience
25/05/2020

Just got off the phone with Sasha new owners and she is doing grade 1 for obedience

12/12/2019

We here at Nemezda kennels have still got one lovely girl available pm for more information

Just got these today
12/12/2019

Just got these today

28/11/2019

Neo the male borzoi is now with his forever home

05/11/2019

We have two beautiful borzoi puppies looking for there forever homes 1 male and 1 femaleare available contact me for more information

These lil guys having a sleep after having a feed
10/10/2019

These lil guys having a sleep after having a feed

On the 2nd of October these lil guys were born we would like to thank everyone for there help
04/10/2019

On the 2nd of October these lil guys were born we would like to thank everyone for there help

29/08/2019

R.I.P Bryan Batten you are a true legend in the Borzoi community

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