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The Borzoi [a] or Russian Hunting Sighthound [b] is a Russian breed of hunting dog of sighthound type. It was formerly used for wolf hunting, [1]: 125 and until 1936 was known as the Russian Wolfhound. [1]: 130 [3]
Wolf hunting with dogs is a method of wolf hunting which relies on the use of hunting dogs. While any dog, especially a hound used for hunting wolves may be loosely termed a "wolfhound", several dog breeds have been specifically bred for the purpose, some of which, such as the Irish Wolfhound , have the word in their breed name.
The wolf is the most widespread large indigenous game animal in Russia. [6] The best hunting time is considered to be January–February. [6] Carcasses of hunted wolves in Kamyshinsky District, Volgograd Oblast, Russia. Wolves were hunted in both Czarist and Soviet Russia with borzoi by landowners and Cossacks. [7]
Seventh fastest dog: Borzoi. Top speed: 36 mph. ... Borzois show little sign of what they were bred for: hunting wolves. Their long coats need regular grooming, but Borzoi owners will find ...
This Russian dog breed is a sleek and majestic hunting companion that loves to run, but they also make excellent family dogs and backyard companions. They need more activity than other breeds ...
This is especially true when it comes to training his beautiful white Borzoi, Ora, in an especially unusual way. With a sock. Related: Compilation of Dog Dad’s Reaction to His Borzoi’s Gifts ...
A pair of borzoi were used, which caught the wolf, one on each side, while Nicholas dismounted and cut the wolf's throat with a knife. Hunting was his major recreation, and he traveled in his private train across Russia with his horses and dogs, hunting while on his rounds of inspection. [6]
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