Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya Skull Replica measures 9.5 in. Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya Skull Replica is museum quality polyurethane resin. Made in USA. 2-part skull (separate cranium and jaw). Canis familiaris
The Borzoi or Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya is a Russian breed of hunting dog of sighthound type. It was formerly used for wolf hunting, and until 1936 was known as the Russian Wolfhound.
The system by which Russians over the ages named their sighthounds was a series of descriptive terms rather than actual names. Borzói is the masculine singular form of an archaic Russian adjective that means fast.
The Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya originated in sixteenth-century Russia by crossing Saluki and European sighthounds with thick-coated Russian breeds.
The Borzoi or Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya was popular with the Tsars before the 1917 revolution. For centuries, Borzoi could not be purchased but only given as gifts from the Tsar. Grand Duke Nicholas Nicolaievich of Russia bred countless Borzoi at Perchino, his private estate.
The word “Borzói” is the masculine singular form of an old Russian adjective that means “fast.” These dogs were used by early Russian hunters to chase down wolves, which required incredible speed, agility, and strength.
The Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya can reach a top speed of about 35 MPH, making them one of the faster dog breeds.
Borzois aren’t typically aggressive, but temperament can vary depending on the dog and its environment. Socialization is an essential part of making sure your dog gets along with people and other dogs. If they’re trained well, Borzois can be an excellent family dog.
Borzois are large Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya that resemble some central Asian breeds such as the Afghan hound, Saluki, and the Kyrgyz Taigan. Borzois come in virtually any color. The Borzoi coat is silky and flat, often wavy or slightly curly.
The long top-coat is quite flat, with varying degrees of waviness or curling. The soft undercoat thickens during winter or in cold climates, but is shed in hot weather to prevent overheating.
In its texture and over the body, the Borzoi coat is unique. There should be a frill on its neck, as well as feathering on its hindquarters and tail.
Stated life expectancy is 10 to 12 years. Median lifespan based on a UK Kennel Club survey is 9 years 1 month. 1 in 5 died of old age, at an average of 10 to 11.5 years.
The longest lived Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya dog lived to 14 years 3 months. Dogs that are physically fit and vigorous in their youth through middle age are more vigorous and healthy as elderly dogs, all other factors being equal.
In the UK, cancer and cardiac problems seem to be the most frequent causes of premature death.
