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Borzoi — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)
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Borzoi — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)
Claims
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Borzoi originated in Russia.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The FCI standard is numbered N° 193.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* It is placed in FCI Group 10 (Sighthounds).
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed is used as a hunting sighthound, racing and coursing hound.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is long and silky (not woolly), either flat, wavy or rather curly.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Any colour or combination of colours is acceptable.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* In males the height at the withers equals or exceeds the height at the sacrum by 1-2 cm; in females the two heights are equal.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The temperament is calm.
Sources
Borzoi — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)
Source document: AKC (American Kennel Club) & FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
AKC (American Kennel Club) & FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)Official breed standards (factual data points + section outline extracted verbatim)retrieved 2026-08-02
Verification file: pdf-raw/breed-standard/borzoi_combined.txt
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