RUSSIAN WOLFHOUND (Borzoi) Dogs Ancient wolf hunter of the old Russian nobility, it is tall and slender Borzoi keeps the elegant and aristocratic aspect. Breed introduced to Great Britain as a gift from the tzar to the queen Alexandra. GENERAL DESCRIPTION of the Dog Easy breed, with narrowed head up righted with haughtiness and finished off with a long snout, famous for its speed and agility, it needs a lot of space and exercise and can't bear to be confined. Delicacy and reserve define its character; however, it is caring with its owners and thanks his caresses. It doesn't like spoiled and mischievous children, as almost no other breed. Dog Training Tips Dog's PHYSICAL ASPECT Its straight and shining coat must be regularly brushed. Even when there can be mixed colors, the big dark spots are more frequent. It has a heavy-necked ruff that makes it seem more robust than the Lebrels. Dark eyes, slightly triangular, with an intelligent expression. Little ears located very high and back. Graceful tail, long and curved paws. Bony body and slightly arched. Its finger should be much arched and the profile should be more propagated from the thoraxes box than from the body. PRACTICAL DATA LIFE EXPECTANCY: 10 years. PHYSICAL EXERCISE: Moderate. MAINTENANCE: Moderate. LEVEL OF NOISE: Pretty silent. HEALTH PROBLEMS: Unknown. HEIGHT: 70 - 82 cm. BREED RECOGNIZED BY THE CANINE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION (CIF)