Borzoi

Quiet Russian sighthound

Calm indoors, lightning fast outdoors. Typically gentle and reserved.

largemedium energyapartment possibleexperienced ownersmedium shedding

Size

large

Energy

medium

Shedding

medium

Barking

low

Grooming

high

Trainability

medium

Apartment

possible

First-time owner

experienced

Kid-friendly

medium

Pet-friendly

medium

Alone tolerance

medium

Monthly cost

high

Best for

Strong prey drive, fragile build, anesthesia sensitivity, and giant-breed feeding costs.

Daily walks plus a fenced sprint a few times a week.

Grooming: high. Shedding: medium. Plan your brushing routine — and budget — around this.

Barking is typically low. Trainability is medium. Early socialization and consistent training go a long way.

Apartment fit: possible. Can work in apartments with committed exercise and training. Kid-friendliness is generally medium.

Cost level: high. Costs typically scale with size, grooming, and likelihood of vet visits.

Heat tolerance is typically medium and cold tolerance is typically low. A coat or sweater is often helpful in winter.

Strong prey drive, fragile build, anesthesia sensitivity, and giant-breed feeding costs.

Educational matching content — not veterinary advice.

• Can I realistically meet the exercise and grooming demands every week, not just on weekends?
• Have I met adult dogs of this breed — not just puppies?
• If buying from a breeder, can they show health screening for the parents?
• Is there a breed-specific rescue near me? Adult dogs can be a great fit.
• What does my monthly budget look like for food, grooming, and routine vet care?
• Who handles the dog if I'm away or my schedule changes?