Our Borzoi

The Borzoi, or Russian Wolfhound, is a breed commonly associated with nobility. Borzois were the love of the Grand Duke Nicholas in the 18th Century. The Duke was fond of wolf-hunting and was keenly interested in breeding a dog that would be ideally suited for hunting wolves in the countryside. At this time, only nobility bred the Borzoi, and the only way to own one was if one was given as a gift. They were never bought or sold. It is not uncommon to see the Borzoi in artwork from the 1600s to 1800s, pictured with hunting gentlemen or noble ladies.

The Borzoi was originally bred for the coursing of a variety of wild game on mostly open terrain. He is a sighthound, using his sight to track his quarry. His use of scent is secondary. To be able to catch his game in this environment, he was bred for speed, agility, and strength. He was hunted in groups, so the breed needed to be able to work as a team as well. Special emphasis is placed on sound running gear, strong neck and jaws, courage and agility. The Borzoi possesses a unique elegance, unlike any other breed.

Svora's Shostakovich

January 2006

Best in Sweepstakes2 years of ageShosta and Jewelwith AmeliaBCOA 2006
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Shosta is our beautiful Borzoi boy out of Ch.Babotjka's Fantaziya JC-aka "Babs", and MBISS Ch. Chataqua's Valimir of Kyrov, SC

He is our lover boy - our Don Juan of the dog world. He chews on the ears of all our girl dogs. They wait in line!His has the perfect temperment for any situation. We occasionally take him to ourlocal nursing home to visit with the residents, and to the schools to visit with th students. He loves kids. Shosta took 3rd place in a very large Open Dogs groups at the 2006 Borzoi National, as well as Best in Sweeps at the BCOA TSE in conjunction with the Nebraska Kennel Club show (in 2003).

Aashtoria Irishbrook's Joue les Tours, JC

BOW at the Foothills
Jewel goes WB/BOW at the Foothills Gazehound Specialty
in Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Jewel earning a JC legFuturity 2006 placementSweeps placement at 2006 nationalJewel says 'hi'!
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Jewel is a maternal half-sister to Shosta sired by BiSS, BiF DC Tour de France of the Wild Hunt, CD, CGC, JOR, SC, LCM, ROM. She received her JC at the 2006 Nationals, and we hope to have her out lure coursing this year. She's a natural!