Puppy Dog Breed Borzoi
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i want to move out, or just get it and hope she falls in love with it, or maby just keep it in the basement. she says i cant have it because im going to go to college next year, so i was like .. im not going to college.. now she thinks something has "gotten into me" and is dissapointed in me. all i want is a flipping borzoi, why are partents so hard!????
Answer:It sounds like she doesn't want to take care of it after you leave. You can't have dogs in dorms, but you can live off campus and have one. Why don't you tell her you will take the dog with you to school and live off campus?
I am looking for pictures of a Borzoi/Great Dane mix, or any kind of borzoi mix that has more prominant borzoi features. My search engines aren't working, so any links you can give me are helpful! Thanks!
Answer:I'm going to assume that since Borzois aren't as popular and exploited as Goldens, Labs, etc., that there are very few mixes.
I have done a bit of research and have decided that a Borzoi would be a great dog for my lifestyle. If you have any tips about picking out a Borzoi or living with them that would be great.
Answer:The Borzoi is a quiet, intelligent, moderately active, independent dog. They adapt very well to suburban living, provided they have a spacious yard and regular opportunities for free exercise. Most adult Borzoi are almost silent, barking only very rarely. They are gentle, sensitive dogs with gracious house-manners and a natural respect for humans. Borzoi should never display dominance over people. However they are sometimes nervous around children and need to be introduced to them at an early age if they are to be the pet in a young family. Many Borzoi do well in competitive obedience and agility trials with the right kind of training, [2] but it is not an activity that comes naturally to them. They are fast learners who quickly become bored with repetitive, apparently pointless, activity, and they can be very stubborn when they are not properly motivated. Like other sighthounds they cannot understand or tolerate harsh treatment or training based on punishment, and will be extremely unhappy if raised voices and threats are a part of their daily life. These are dogs used to pursue, or "course," game and they have a strong instinct to chase things that run from them. Borzoi are built for speed and can cover incredible distances in a very short time. They need a fully-fenced yard if automobile traffic is present within several miles of their home. For off-lead exercise they need a very large field or park, either fully fenced or well away from any traffic, to ensure their safety. Borzoi do not have strong territorial drives compared to breeds such as Mastiffs and German Shepherd Dogs, and they are definitely not to be thought of as a "fighting" or "guard dog". They cannot be relied on to raise the alarm upon sighting a human intruder. Generally, Borzoi should not be territorially aggressive to other domestic dogs. Against wolves and other wild canids, they are born with specialized skills, but these are quite different from the dog-fighting instincts seen in some breeds. It is quite common for Borzoi at play to course (run down) another dog, seizing it by the neck and holding it immobile. Young pups do this with their littermates, trading off as to who is the prey. It is a specific hunting behavior, not a fighting or territorial domination behavior. Borzoi can be raised very successfully to live with cats and other small animals provided they are introduced to them at a young age. Some, however, will possess the hunting instinct to such a degree that they find it impossible not to chase a cat that is moving quickly. The instinct is triggered by movement and much depends on how the cat behaves.
does anyone have one? What are they like and do they take much training?
Answer:This should answer most of your questions: http://www.borzoiclubofamerica.org/soyouwant.htm
ok first off, those who already breed, slow down im not looking to do the whole pop out as many puppies as possible! i want to breed for companion and to get as perfect a specimen of the breed as possible. i already own a beautiful girl who comes from outstanding bloodlines and has no genetic problems. now im looking to find the perfect male to compliment her. can anyone help? and if you are a breeder can you offer any tips?
Answer:Have you shown your dog? How many points does she have towards her championship at the moment? To improve the breed only exceptional specimens should be bred and that's what confirmation is for. What's her hip and eye scores looking like? Which tests have you done thus far to check for genetic based issues? Besides that I suggest you get a breeding mentor and spend the next few years learning everything you can about breeding- If you got your dog from a true reputable breeder he or she may be willing to mentor you.
