Borzoi: Adult and senior changes
For an adult or senior Borzoi, a change from the dog's own normal baseline deserves more attention than a generic age expectation. Use the individual dog's age, comfort, and recovery to set the pace. Compare movement, appetite, sleep, interaction, and body condition week to week; make one low-impact change and record the result. Compare with the dog's own recent baseline and make one low-impact change before judging the result.
What a change may be telling you
Borzoi's weight is recorded as 75-105 pounds (male), 60-85 pounds (female). Here, that matters because it gives context for the individual dog's body condition, but not a target by itself.
Compare the dog with its baseline
- Compare movement, appetite, sleep, interaction, and body condition week to week; make one low-impact change and record the result.
- Use the weight (75-105 pounds (male), 60-85 pounds (female)) as context, then measure the individual dog's trend rather than changing the plan from the reference alone.
- Compare with the dog's own recent baseline and make one low-impact change before judging the result.
Arrange veterinary review if
Book a veterinary assessment for persistent pain, reduced mobility, weight change, confusion, or a sudden behaviour shift.
If this may be a health problem
This page is not a diagnosis or treatment plan. Do not change food, medication, exercise, or care for an individual dog based on this page alone; contact a veterinarian for symptoms, pain, weight change, skin changes, persistent behaviour change, or any urgent concern.
References
Height: 28 inches & up (male), 26 inches & up (female)
AKC page PageMap DataObject > height
Weight: 75-105 pounds (male), 60-85 pounds (female)
AKC page PageMap DataObject > weight
Life expectancy: 9-14 years
AKC page PageMap DataObject > life_expectancy
Grooming: Like any long-coated dog, the Borzoi will shed a bit. In general, a quick brushing every day or two with a pin brush, slicker brush, and/or a comb will remove any loose hair and dirt from the coat. About once a year the Borzoi will shed more heavily for several weeks, and during this shedding season more frequent grooming is needed. Regular baths keep the…
AKC page Grooming > official section copy
Exercise: Even though Borzoi are large, they are graceful, athletic animals who make good housedogs. They do need daily exercise, whether in the form of long walks or running in a securely fenced yard. Being sighthounds, they are apt to chase anything that moves, so they should always be in an enclosed area or on a leash. It is never advisable to allow a Borzoi to…
AKC page Exercise > official section copy
Training: Early socialization and puppy training classes are recommended. Exposing the puppy to positive experiences with a wide variety of people, places, and situations will help him develop into a well-adjusted adult. Borzoi are intelligent and very affectionate with their owners, but are also independent and sometimes stubborn, so training may be a challenge.…
AKC page Training > official section copy
Official breed description: Among the most impressively beautiful of all dogs, the aristocratic Borzoi is cherished for his calm, agreeable temperament. In full stride, he is a princely package of strength, grace, and glamour flying by at 35 to 40 miles per hour.
AKC page About the Breed > official breed description
Recommended parent-club health tests: ['Cardiac Exam', 'Ophthalmologist Evaluation', 'Thyroid Evaluation', 'Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) DNA SOD1A']
AKC page Health > Recommended Health Tests From the National Breed Club
Official breed standard: http://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/Borzoi.pdf
AKC page The Breed Standard > View Full Breed Standard
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