Borzoi - Hound Group

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The Borzoi was originally bred for the coursing of wild game on more or less open terrain, relying on sight rather than scent. The Russian aristocracy bred the Borzoi, also known as the Russian Wolfhound in America prior to 1936, for hundreds of years. There are accounts of hunting expeditions of several Mongol rulers from the time of the conqueror, Genghis Khan, in the 13th century, in which long hounds were mentioned as principal coursing dogs. Today the Borzoi is highly prized for its beauty, intelligence and gentle nature, making it a wonderful companion.