Related breedRough Collie1800 to 1886 · United KingdomBorzoi at a glance
- Origin
- Russia
- Appeared
- 1200 to 1650 (likely)
- Family
- UK Rural
- Type
- Sighthound
- Size
- Giant
- Life span
- 9 to 14 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 193
- DNA clade
- UK Rural (Parker 2017)
The name. Russian borzói, "swift".
Same familyBichon Frisé1300 to 1933 · Belgium, FranceFamily and relatives
Descends from
Gave rise to
Sister breeds
Same family: UK Rural
Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Shepherd, Bearded Collie, Border Collie, Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Greyhound
Same time, same continent
Beagle, Bichon Frisé, Bolognese, Bracco Italiano, Briard, Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Close by DNAGerman Spitz1400 to 1899 · GermanyClosest relatives by shared DNA
- Scottish Deerhound10.0 Mb
Source: Parker et al. 2017, shared haplotypes in megabases.
Same eraKurī1250 to 1300 · New ZealandPlace in time
The Borzoi appears 1200 to 1650 (likely), in the Late Middle Ages, when 53 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Borzoi is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
On the timelineLate Middle Ages53 breeds first appeared in this period
Same time, same continentBeagle1400 to 1890 · United Kingdom
Herding dog behaviourBorder Collie behaviour problems and how to train themBorder Collie behaviour and training: why they nip, chase, fixate and fear noise, what to do about each, and a weekly plan for owners.Same eraKurī1250 to 1300 · New Zealand