Epsiode 2 - Diet - Owning a Borzoi

[@AprilAiteen]

I struggle with the same issue. I’m vegetarian, but I feed my pets a raw meat diet. I do it because I firmly believe that cats and dogs do best on a meat based diet.

[@RockeyToes]

Thank you for taking the health of your dog into consideration...

[@brown_gurl]

Thank for this, two close family members unfortunately did not share this sentiment. Forced it on their children and pets, 5 years later and pets are deceased and children are not doing well..

[@AprilAiteen]

@@brown_gurl Ugh. I’m so sorry for the unnecessary suffering. Since posting my original comment, I’ve switched to a mostly vegan diet - and I still feed my cats and dogs a raw meat diet. I truly believe they are built for meat eating. I hope your family members come to realize that not all animals are built the same, and just as we wouldn’t feed hamburger to a Guinea pig, we shouldn’t feed lettuce to dogs - at least not on a regular basis, and definitely not as a staple.

[@trugoingnowhere]

@@AprilAiteen but humans are not build for a salad diet too, why would you be a vegan?

[@buckbuckleyson2259]

Still vegetarian?

[@adrianjarvinen]

I’m very happy to hear that you’re vegan and that you’re trying to do everything you can to ensure you’re taking care of her properly while also being true to your morals (trying to do it using sustainable resources etc.) you clearly care a lot for her and have a huge heart. Many vegan people I see frequently have a hard time using meat for their dogs because they think it’s hypocritical but I don’t see it that way at all. The risks are just too high (Nutrition is really complicated to do correctly by yourself) and while you can make the choice to be vegan an animal cannot. That’s the main thing about being vegan, it’s the morals. You feeding her meat doesn’t say anything about you except that you’re dedicated to your dog so much that you’re not guilting yourself into even chancing putting her health second. I hope this makes sense. I really enjoyed your videos and have always been a borzoi fan 😊

[@esperborzoi]

Thank you, I really appreciate that!

[@missquark_]

I know it's a dog, but the way it acts it sure makes me think about my cats and that's a compliment!

[@nancymarkiewick3557]

Just started really liking Borzois,about 2 yrs.ago. They are my favorite! Hi from Detroit

[@esperborzoi]

Nancy Markiewick they really are the best!

[@itbecameclear]

did you ever end up getting a borzoi? i’m considering the breed

[@discosquidd]

What a snuggle bug

[@aquajuwel7098]

I don’t think you are hypocritical at all, wolves and dogs(order Carnivora) eat meat, but also vegetable matter and berries. Balanced diet. Simple as that. I saw an interview here in Norway of a vegan woman who gave her dog only plant food, when asked she said, because I want everyone to be vegan, and they live so much longer and a lot of other things I personally have not been able to verify on non independent web sites. That to me is selfish, I bet if her dog was given the choice it would choose meat over only vegetables, because it’s in their nature, they are hunting dogs for fuck sake. In my opinion maybe a rabbit would be a better option for her or a guinea pig. Anyways, lovely dog, and I really want a borzoi now!

[@TeaReesa26]

Agreed. Dogs are different animals and have different needs. Also, if a human vegan is having health issues, they can change their own diet immediately and tell their doctor exactly what feels wrong so they can work out a solution. Dogs can’t do that. So we have to go with what we know is best based on evidence.

[@trugoingnowhere]

so every vegan is a hypocrite or just dumb? Why would you mention a balanced diet, if these idiоts do not eat meat or even eggs and cheese and so on? How is that balanced?

[@Murphis55]

Your dog acts more like a lap cat then a dog. She’s really flexible and cute. I have a rough collie that’s related to Borzis way back and but they are less snuggly. Lovely pup. 👍🏻❤️🐾🐾🐾

[@wyattyewchuck4218]

That's why they call him the cat of the dog world the only dog that has a curved spine that's why they're like a cat and that's why they're very fast

[@JohnDoe-sg1pd]

She was so beautiful and she clearly loved you so much. Even if the time was short, it was the best time.

[@mikeb5926]

Another great installment! You used the term that I have used a thousand times when describing my borzoi to others: "not food motivated." It's so true! And, by the way, the kiss that Esper gave you in the video melted my heart. Your love for Esper -- and vice-versa -- is awesome to watch.

[@ratmaybe]

this dog immediately puts a smile on my face and fills me up with seretonin

[@Nardcat.]

Old video, but I couldn't be happier to discover your channel! I've been thinking about getting a borzoi (once I'm old enough and have my own place, that is.) and your videos are super helpful! I'm probably going to end up bingeing this entire series today if I don't fall asleep

[@esperborzoi]

Amazing! if you have any specific questions let me know.

[@MarcelinaKowalsky]

Hi! I am coming from your TikToks and instagram. I love it that you have a KZbin channel as well

[@Pakadork]

your dog is so incredibly precious

[@donniedarko1888]

Only just found this channel and I am obssessed with it. Great work and the shorts are pure comedy gold. 🤟👌🖤

[@monokuma865]

This is really helpful!I have been playing a game with Two White/Creame Borzois,Mercedes and Melchior they are siblings and trust me,I love them!I want to make this dream reality,thank you for informing me about them,Your Borzoi is gorgeous! 😁

[@kelly2310]

Such GREAT INFO!! When I was young, my brother(VET) got one (Aspid of bibicoff) otherwise known as Jen. Apricot and white Loved him so much!!

[@reachinreverie]

Yes, Borzoi can definitely be a little picky and not food motivated! Esper is a cutie! My Evie will turn her nose up to anything if she thinks our dinner is better (even if it's not)!

[@johnoneill4452]

This is my fav channel.

[@stevenboelke6661]

I've known people who owned greyhounds that had very sensitive stomachs. It took them some time to dial their diet in. One thing that was great (which the dogs loved) was adding pumpkin mash.

[@ChrisH930S]

Nice video, nice dog and owner I’ve had a couple of borzois growing up and recently got another. Smokey is a male 10 mo old, 75lbs I love him. I got him from a Breeder I know in Missouri he was a sickly pup, runt of litter, very sickly, one eye blue one brown. I paid his vet bills and adopted him, or me him? Keep up the good work C

[@esperborzoi]

Chris H thank you for the comment! Wishing you and your pup the best ♥️

[@chdreturns]

Sounds like a beautiful doggo. Especially the different eye color.

[@robertstatham6080]

Hi Jacob, I absolutely love your videos. I have a 9yr.old borzoi girl self gold who looks and acts the same way as Esper. Coincidence? WOW!!! I feed my girl a completely raw diet and all I can say is that the results are pretty phenomenal. I have been with the borzoi breed for about 30 years now and I can honestly say that there will never be another breed quite for me like the borzoi. One caution though, if you do decide to feed a kibble, always check the teeth. For what ever reason, sighthounds in general have with periodontal health. I've found in my case that kibble can make things worse. Keep up the great videos. Looking forward to seeing more. Here's to healthy living and thriving. God Bless.

[@esperborzoi]

Hey Robert! Thank you for the compliment! I’ve looked into a raw diet and I am considering it. Dental health is a huge issue and we brush Esper’s teeth regularly! I should make a video about this! Thank you again for writing.

[@Bigknitenergy_]

Robert Statham hi! I’m looking into getting a sighthound soon and I currently feed my cats raw. I am trying to find out how much/what I would feed a big ole’ dog. Do you have a recipe you use or a ratio?

[@Severalsnoots]

I use just cooked unseasoned chicken as treats and my zoi loves it! Although my girl is very food motivated.

[@RockeyToes]

She is such a goofy ham! And a yogi. She is so funny, like "daddy, I just want to cuddle, stop jiggling!"

[@Mestari1Gaming]

Borzoi are awesome! 🐕

[@Doxylayne1]

Enjoying your Esper videos. I think a balanced diet is ideal. So many dogs are getting diagnosed with diet related dilated cardiomyopathy. In addition to harmful foods there are harmful plants. I read some stories about dogs eating parts of a Sago Palm. They usually don’t survive. For that reason I don’t have any landscaping in my backyard, just grass, and now some holes dug by Aria. If I buy plants for pots on the patio, I google info to make sure they are not toxic.

[@esperborzoi]

great advice!

[@MidnightDragon420]

What type of collar do you use for Esper? I know sight hounds have such slender necks and heads that a regular collar isn’t always good for them, especially if they end up pulling on their leash. So do you use a specific collar? I have heard some people use martingale collars for their sight hounds or buy certain brands. But I was curious as to what works best for Esper. Thanks!

[@esperborzoi]

Audrey A we use a martingale collar and it works beautifully! It works perfectly with her slender head. There are many different martingale types, so it’s best to do some research, see what works best with your situation

[@mariahsart]

Its not hypocritical. ❤ A dog is not a human. Humans have a choice and abundance of what they can eat. Dogs, Cat, Snakes were made with different digestions than us, being a responsible pet owner mean meeting those nutritional needs. Doing the best you can in our world is really all we can ask of anyone living a vegan life style.

[@Sarah_seaside]

Meat is so good 🥩 dogs love it in the wild and at home

[@DelayWseh]

3 eggs 200 gr cookies flour water Throw away everything except the eggs, mix in a blender, then mix with the egg and bake in the oven. This is an excellent treat for the dog.

[@stinalarsson5971]

”I do feed my dog meat” Me: AAAAA I LOVE YOU 💕💕💓💓💗💞💘💘💘💝💝💘💘

[@stalliontrainer]

I made a large stock pot of homemade dog food everyweek. Beef chicken rice spinach mixed vegetables I free feed all my dogs kibble 24 hours a day. They need alot of food to keep weight on. Don't exercise dogs before or after eating if possible. I never had a Borzoi bloat problem. Borzoi can help themselves to countertops so watch the marinating steaks and pizzas. Once one of my Borzoi ate 2 large pizzas without disturbing the boxes or any evidence of pizza on the floor. Idk how! Just left me with the empty boxes. Same Borzoi helped herself to groceries in truck bed and bye bye 2lb package of raw ground beef. Good luck catching them with that prize in their mouth.

[@esperborzoi]

The countertop comment is SO TRUE.

[@atherisGAY]

I have had the same thoughts on it. I am a vegetarian, very rarely eating any animal products at all, but my dog and cats get a meat based diet because some people might get away with giving their dog a plant based diet because of the long time domestication... but it definitely won't work with cats. And the health risks are wayy too high for me.

[@3stesse]

Thank you for sharing your experience. Getting a Borzoi next year and watching your playlist currently. I was wondering if there are any particular books, websites or other sources you can recommend for doing your research on the topic? Have a splendid days x

[@venetianvampyre]

where can you adopt borzois (in the US)? sorry if this is an odd question but if you could recommend any breeders to me that would mean the world.

[@helenwilson1150]

Aww so cute I wish I had one but I have a naughty greyhound called Luna

[@allcreaturesgreatandsmall5956]

I live in the chicken capital of the US. My Borzoi get grilled chicken breast and they love it. Dogs are ovimivorres they can eat meat and vegetebles

[@falcolf]

How common is it for borzoi to be snugglers like that? I'm really interested in Esper's breed and I need a dog who will cuddle like Esper does!

[@tylerlawrence1997]

Borzoi look quite light weight ( and also quite compact)

[@kahildebrand3265]

Hey Jacob, I'm feeding my 6 months old borzoi girl your recommended Purina puppy kibble. I'm just really uncertain how many cups a day I should feed here. I hope you can help. Your videos have been really helpful and super fun. Cheers!

[@esperborzoi]

We fed Ora three times a day at that age, a couple handfuls (Maybe 1/2 cup) in the morning, then again in the afternoon, and a full cup, along with veggies and fruits at dinner. Ora is on the smaller side, but that was the perfect amount for her. At one point, we knew when we were feeding her too much because she pooped nearly once every 3 hours. lol.

[@BVA663]

Hi There, I make homemade food for my borzoi and add Naturvet all in one. It’s very good and the health benefits of adding this to the meals is noticeable. Give it a try and see what you think. Thanx for the great video

[@esperborzoi]

Mack Daws I’ll take a look into it! Thank you!!!

[@rebeckaf169]

Is it a Dala häst I see in the background? :)

[@esperborzoi]

Yes!

[@fakemint934]

How about a vid about their behavio?

[@Doxylayne1]

I have a question. Does your borzoi go through periods of heavy shedding? I have had mine for 9 months. I got her in March, she was shedding, and then it got better. Now in our area it is beginning to get cold, we have some days in the 60’s, but it starts out in the 30’s. There is so much hair I could make another Borzoi. The hair balls are like tumbleweeds. I initially thought she was stressed because I was gone for several day, but that was a month ago.

[@esperborzoi]

OMG yes, I would say that's the most challenging thing about owning them. They are SHED MACHINES. haha.

[@ChrisH930S]

Puppies will shed their baby hair a lot in their first year. The females shed a lot more than males. My 10 mo shed a lot at about 6mo age, now barely anything. I’ve had two growing up, same deal male barely sheds as a seasoned adult, female adult a bit more but not like the puppy shed.

[@TheAutumWind]

What are the recipes and stuff that you cook for her? I’m getting a borzoi and I really wanna do the “real food” diet but don’t know where to start.

[@esperborzoi]

Variety really is key ( I always google things to make sure they are safe as well). I really consider kibble a side dish , and a prepare other fun stuff for them as their main dish, chicken, fish, rarely some red meat (they don't seem to like it), plenty of fresh veggies - carrots, broccoli, kale, sweet potatoes, I do sprinkle in some healthy grains too sometimes, quinoa, brown rice, lentils. I typically boil it all together in a big pot, and serve it next to their kibble (Esper likes them together, Ora likes them separate). On occasion i'll do some meal toppers, like from stella and chewy's, or some fruit (Ora likes fruit, Esper is meh). High quality kibble is part of their diet, mainly since they balance it nutritionally and include vitamins and minerals that might be lacking if going full REAL food (they do make dog supplements, but this has been the best course I've seen).

[@nadjabolliger2104]

Hugh Jackman has a Borzoi!

[@germanshepherd6638]

I give my dog fish oil supplements for his joints

[@lyralyons9093]

Hello

[@esperborzoi]

CAT_YEET THE CAT YEET hiiiii

[@TuberoseKisser]

The idea of making your carnivorous animal a vegan because of your personal beliefs is grounds to not being allowed to own an animal imho, Good job for giving the stiff anteaters what they need.

[@jrs551]

? COCONUT OIL FOR YOUR PET

[@user-fr9wg9ft3p]

She's a cutie

[@jessie5245]

Thank god you give your dog meat! 👍🏻

[@annelijohansson4921]

One time my dog tok all de buter and she had Diarrhea for a log time!

[@queenlilly666]

Fuck she eats better tuen me

[@Ab-cb5ev]

who disliked this? xD

[@Wobblyrage]

You being vegan has nothing to do with her food. You want to live vegan, and she has to eat meat. There’s the difference. Her build and her species require it. She NEEDS meat. Be a good owner and feed your dog what she needs.

[@Bloodworia]

Based Vegan knows that dogs need meat.

[@jla4944]

Dogs have never been vegan!

[@spencermcisaac5757]

Dogs are carnivorous, if you are trying ro make your dog a vegetarian your eyes are closed to the facts.

[@matthew9417]

Vegan? Tell me you’re a fruit without saying it..

[@wywy74]

please get rid of this word own! my goodness man…its an awful word.