Borzoi (CompanionHouse Books) A Comprehensive Guide to Owning and Caring for Your Dog

by Desiree Scott

This Comprehensive Owner's Guide to the Borzoi serves as a complete introduction to beautiful, aristocratic Russian sighthound. The Borzoi, known in Russia as the Psowaya Borzoi, combines elegance and strength in a way that only a truly noble purebred dog can do. Anyone who owns or is thinking of owning a Borzoi will welcome information *Finding a breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy *Puppy-proofing your home and yard *Purchasing the right supplies for the puppy *House-training, feeding, and grooming *Obedience training that will help readers better mold and train their dog *Health care, including selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, parasites, infectious diseases *And much more! The chapter on history explains that the Borzoi was once called upon to "pin a wolf," though today he is more frequently seen as a fashionable home companion and top-winning show dog. The chapter on showing a Borzoi will be of great interest to all owners interested in exploring the competitive world of dog sports. Still able to course alongside the hunter, the Borzoi remains a powerful, courageous, and enduring hound. Written by renowned British Borzoi breeder, illustrator, and author Dr. Desiree Scott, this volume provides well-researched information on the breed's origins in Russia, Europe, Asia, and the United States. The book continues with a chapter on characteristics, encapsulating all of the virtues of this unique sighthound and offering sound advice about which owners are best suited to the breed. The chapter devoted to the breed standard is illustrated with computer-generated graphics by the author to demonstrate the correct type and structure for newcomers and experienced Borzoi fanciers alike. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as vaccines, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and more. With 135 photographs of dogs and puppies.

156 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1999