Zubin and Galina casual show stack*UPDATED pg2 +Hottie and Femka

[borzoimom]

There arent too many borzois. They are like number 95 this past year out of 157 so that tells you. People think the size and coat is alot of work- but they are very docile and the coat has very little under coat so they do not mat.
Thank you so much for your comments.. I wasnt sure about posting the picture with the peeved look from galina.. lol.

[Muddy4paws]

Photos at last!

They look like BFEG... Big Friendly Elegant Giants

[Freedom]

Wow, such beauties! Or in the case of Zubin, I should say "handsomeness!"

I like the photo of Zubin best; he is so relaxed, the tail is not tucked behind. And he is SMILING, ha ha. A natural pose.

Even though you mention that the coat is not much upkeep (no matting etc), I think as large dogs they need plenty of room and exercise? I love looking at them, but the size would not work for me in my city "postage stamp" lot.

[borzoimom]

Well HOttie spent 4 years of his life, and his predessor Buddy spent his last 2 years, in a apartment. However- I did have a bike trail, and I took them for a mile walk or two every day. They love to trot along like in a pack. They really are more couch pototoes, but love a good walk daily. These days, they run in the yard several times a day as I can not take them for a walk. Sighthounds are known as " the seniors" dog for this reason and their demeanor in general. ( have to be encouraged to jump up, seldom if ever bark, and calm nature around other people - like not pulling etc. .. ).
Zubin is always relaxed. I have noticed the girls keep their tails slightly tucked. This is also a natural position for the tail- either slightly tucked or straight down. Even in full excitement ( like hotties video of the attack on the tv set) shows only a very slow and low tail wag..

[pitc9]

Love all of the pictures!
They all look so beautiful!

[cyber-sibes]

Finally took time to go through this thread. Wow, I love the picture of your husband eye-to-eye with (sorry I forgot which one it was). What a TALL dog!
Look at the Hottie - he sure is! He looks like he knows he's hot, too

Borzoi's ere bred to hunt down wolves, yes? They look rather fragile (although extremely elegant!) for hunting such a daunting prey. Are they pretty hardy? I'm surprised they have no undercoat - being developed in Russia, I thought they would have a more dense coat for the cold.

[borzoimom]

Finally took time to go through this thread. Wow, I love the picture of your husband eye-to-eye with (sorry I forgot which one it was). What a TALL dog!
Look at the Hottie - he sure is! He looks like he knows he's hot, too

Borzoi's ere bred to hunt down wolves, yes? They look rather fragile (although extremely elegant!) for hunting such a daunting prey. Are they pretty hardy? I'm surprised they have no undercoat - being developed in Russia, I thought they would have a more dense coat for the cold.

They are actually an incrediably powerful breed. Very strong, with strong neck, shoulders and muscles. Their prime asset is speed and determination to chase. Usually up along side of the " prey" and grab the neck to stop it. They have powerful shoulders, and you are surprised when you touch the dogs, although they look "aristocratic" just how powerful they are. Wolves, bobcats etc including rabbits- shows a powerful, but agile breed. You can tell by looking at the length of the shoulder bone, muscles, and rear every inch of the breed is made to hunt with deep bones and mucle tone.
Their have almost no undercoat, but the coat is long and falls very dense. Trying to put a comb through them is almost impossible because of how much hair there is per square inch so to speak. .
My guys love snow- as I stated before, to the point I have to make them come in the house by taking their collars.
The one standing up is Zubin- as a 10 month ( actually closer to 9 months old). He has grown since then obviously

[DrKym]

It was WONDERFUL to find a long lost friend! How amazing that it is such a small world! Wouldn't have traded the Gasps Luaghs or tears last night for a million dollars!

And yes I hear that too about the Rotties, worse though since I do rescue now and it is for dobies not Rotties (although the occosional Rott graces us for a time). I miss the ring now and again but I am so glad you found a breed that you will excel in AGAIN LOL! Still shoud've bought a Mystic pup yrs ago, *kicks self *

[GreyhoundGirl]

My guys love snow- as I stated before, to the point I have to make them come in the house by taking their collars.

(I've gotta do that too )


*pats on back for providing more hottie pics*

oh no no no they cant be shepherds!! sillly... those are giant 4 foot tall border collies.. dont ya know it

What are you talking about? They are not all border collies, Femka is mostly newf, maybe a bit of border collie in there. That's why she can't show femka . The others she shows, because they're purebred BCs.

[K9soul]

They are gorgeous! I've always had a soft spot for borzoi and greyhounds, two of my favorite breeds. It's a treat to get to see your babies!

[borzoimom]

Thank you!!

[GreyhoundGirl]

Psssssssssstttttttt!

You should know: On gabbly everyone is discussing tactics on stealing hottie. I know a few of them leaked out while you were there. Most of the time you aren't here when we discuss our BIG plans for hotties removal from Virginia.