Epsiode 1 - Welcome - Owning a Borzoi - basics

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Jacob Chattman (Esperborzoi)

Jacob Chattman (Esperborzoi)

Күн бұрын

My first KZbin video, please be kind. Answering some basic questions about owning a Borzoi. Please comment with suggestions!
#borzoi#dogs#howto

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@nancymarkiewick3557
@nancymarkiewick3557 5 жыл бұрын
Aww,what a beauty,your little Russian lady.
@ivenjerkinov5277
@ivenjerkinov5277 3 жыл бұрын
Vine memories
@TomoyoTatar
@TomoyoTatar 3 жыл бұрын
Give her some beets
@CrossCalipso
@CrossCalipso 2 жыл бұрын
Sadly, I believe, the Russian lady passed away
@lunachilde2000
@lunachilde2000 2 жыл бұрын
I love how she's displaying how Borzois think they're lap doggos. Ive owned many and this is all highly accurate.
@fuzzywzhe
@fuzzywzhe Жыл бұрын
I used to foster for Samoyeds, Huskies, Australian Shepherds, and Border Collies - every dog is a lapdog basically. I have never had a breed of dog that didn't like to at least occasionally enjoy lying on top of me. I've had a few dogs that didn't really care for it, but they were rare.
@swordofallah1129
@swordofallah1129 Жыл бұрын
Every dog thinks they are a lap dog . I had a dog named big boy he thought he was a lap dog it was like a car trying to sit on your lap .
@fuzzywzhe
@fuzzywzhe Жыл бұрын
@@swordofallah1129 I had a dog that would lie on my back in bed. He'd put his two front paws on either side of my neck and rest his head against mine, and his two rear legs on either side of my waist. I would up with chest pains from the weight, but I slept very well. Just a wonderful and affectionate dog. I'll never had a dog that was just so great.
@misaamane7425
@misaamane7425 11 ай бұрын
They are not too big your lap is inadequate
@яИерихон
@яИерихон 8 ай бұрын
that's the sport model from V6 to V4 6 speed to 4 1 Ton of the body
@bees.2187
@bees.2187 5 жыл бұрын
She iS BEAUTIFUL! I love how she's just sitting in your lap. I'd love a video where you talk a little more about training her. I'm considering getting a Borzoi, but the "non-trainability" worries me a little.
@esperborzoi
@esperborzoi 5 жыл бұрын
Bee S. Great idea! I’ll do a video about our experience.
@liz257
@liz257 4 жыл бұрын
I've trained my cats to do tricks- any dog breed will be easier to train than cats I bet
@majimespirit8421
@majimespirit8421 4 жыл бұрын
Very easy to train! My Borzoi just needed rewards/praise.
@EffanyCo
@EffanyCo Жыл бұрын
@@esperborzoi are they very easy to take care of and feed? My parents and I own 1 dog (miniature poodle) and 1 cat (Russian blue) but they don’t wanna get another dog or cat since my dog and cat are a pain to take care of. even though I want to get a borzoi. So I’m here to ask if their easy and non-stressful to take care of.
@esperborzoi
@esperborzoi Жыл бұрын
@@EffanyCo that’s a very tough question, they are easy in some ways but difficult in others and all dogs require love attention and proper diet. Furthermore , every dog is different, every borzoi therefore too, so determining if they are going to be a pain is nearly impossible. It’s probably best to have an honest conversation and see if there is any room for any additional animals in your life, and if not that’s ok and you can plan to get a borzoi at some point in the future when everyone is on board.
@raycope2086
@raycope2086 5 жыл бұрын
She is the Marilyn Monroe of dogs mate. I wish you rainbows.
@aestheticswim3397
@aestheticswim3397 4 жыл бұрын
That tittle belongs to the Afghan hound
@f1u1c1k-y1o1u
@f1u1c1k-y1o1u 2 жыл бұрын
Borzois are more like the Sarah Jessica Parkers of dogs. Tall graceful and lithe in their appearance with a very long visage.
@Doxylayne1
@Doxylayne1 5 жыл бұрын
I adopted a year old Borzoi from a rescue about 9 months ago. She was in a situation living with a large number of Borzoi. The first 3 months was challenging. We also have 3 standard sized dachshunds, so that was another challenge. I had a Borzoi years ago that I got as a pup, and I have noticed a big difference with the behavior. I don't know if it is the stubborn trait or part of her past, but once she goes out in the yard, she won't come in until she is ready. We have tried numerous tricks to get her in. You are right, they are smart and catch on quickly. Next month I am taking her to obedience and hope that we have some success. We do love her and show her love all of the time. It took her a while, but now she cuddles with us on the sofa and she found a spot on the bed where she fits with the pack. They are a special breed and it take a lot of patience.
@esperborzoi
@esperborzoi 5 жыл бұрын
Linda Hess-Layne you’re so right, patience is the key, especially with adopting - you never know what they went through prior. My parents adopted a 3 year old from overseas, she had a lot of medical and behavioral issues, and took her almost two years to really acclimate. Thank you so much for taking the time to write 👍♥️
@nubiah.7717
@nubiah.7717 5 ай бұрын
Omg 3 daschunds and 1 borzoi 😂 Snow white
@apseudonym
@apseudonym 4 жыл бұрын
I'm obsessed with these beautiful weird looking babies
@cassarole1182
@cassarole1182 3 жыл бұрын
WEIRD
@donkeykongisbetterthanmari7495
@donkeykongisbetterthanmari7495 3 жыл бұрын
@@cassarole1182 WEIRD
@fede9520
@fede9520 2 жыл бұрын
she really did that for you
@TBarneck
@TBarneck 3 жыл бұрын
Met my first two Borzoi yesterday, wow! So graceful and calm, I can see why Russian royalty loved them so much.
@mikeb5926
@mikeb5926 3 жыл бұрын
Love this video, bro. I rescued a borzoi mix about three years ago. At first, I thought he didn't like me -- because, as you know, they are aloof. Thank GOD -- about two weeks after I got him -- the vet told me he was a borzoi and encouraged me to read about the breed because of their unique qualities. **After reading, everything made sense!!** I love what you said about their EQ. Oh, that's true. I learned early in our training just how sensitive he is. Borzois are great -- and so are you!
@RobinHarris-nf4yv
@RobinHarris-nf4yv Жыл бұрын
There used to be a Borzois in my village called Hendrix, what a sweet dog and the size of a horse, it was absolutely massive.Sadly it died suddenly last year. Those long faces are so lovely when they to look at you.
@richardm239
@richardm239 4 жыл бұрын
she is stunning i have always loved this breed ,i had an italian greyhound for 17 years was the best relationship of my life miss my little buddy .all the sighthounds are really wonderful and very under rated but thats ok as not everyone deserves the privilege of having one in there life
@esperborzoi
@esperborzoi 4 жыл бұрын
I love Italian greyhounds too! =)
@richardm239
@richardm239 4 жыл бұрын
@@esperborzoi they are the portable sighthound
@dragonfly4441
@dragonfly4441 Жыл бұрын
This must be a giant man in a giant house, he can put an entire horse on his lap.
@felixniederhauser7799
@felixniederhauser7799 9 ай бұрын
I had many dogs over the past 7 decades. However, the most gentle and finest dog, was a Borzoi. She also was a good family security dog, and took care of at that time, our little baby daughter.
@4Mr.Crowley2
@4Mr.Crowley2 3 жыл бұрын
Your baby girl is gorgeous! My Hubbie and I love these beautiful creatures and want to learn as much about them as possible before ever considering bringing one in to our little family (just the two of us!). We love as you describe it their emotional intelligence - and those big beautiful soft brown eyes!
@esperborzoi
@esperborzoi 3 жыл бұрын
Emotional IQ at max
@islaadele1212
@islaadele1212 2 жыл бұрын
Never been a dog lover, but your lovely lady could change my mind. What a smile. 💓
@scarletnight
@scarletnight 2 жыл бұрын
I'm in love with this breed! Beauty, intelligence, and speed, all combined. A perfect fit for me!
@edithcormane1410
@edithcormane1410 4 жыл бұрын
Shared my life with 4 magnificent Borzoi. The 1st, Ayuri van Asin (belonged to my friend) entered my life in 1976. That's when I fell in love with the breed. 2nd was "Andra Tobore" born in New York state in 1977. Soft and gentle and loving Andra. 3rd " Binze van Asin" (yes Yuri's younger sister) She was a "recycle" dog and very protective of me after dark. Never leaving my side and barking if people came too close. Never felt that save ever since. 4th.... My last Boy, my dear heart, "Perchotin's Czar Baryshnikov"( I called him Bree )born July 30th 1998-he died in 2009. Yes I've known Borzoi love and it still hurts, my missing him. I wish I could find another "recycle" Borzoi, an older one, since I'm older now too. But I don't know how to go about it. In the Netherlands where I live, you don't see many Borzoi and the Borzoi club, wasn't very forthcoming, so now I spend my live with 2 10 yr old Parson Jack Russells(!!!) Yes I know...the difference is very big. But I love them also of course. Maybe one day though.......
@esperborzoi
@esperborzoi 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story! - Love the names!
@pousadamalu5696
@pousadamalu5696 Жыл бұрын
There are borzoi in Brazil . My sister has s couple
@neilt.jataka
@neilt.jataka 4 жыл бұрын
So long as one can keep their house tidy and invests in a fantastic vacuum cleaner, there isn't a better companion than a Borzoi
@fuzzywzhe
@fuzzywzhe Жыл бұрын
You think Borzois produce too much hair? Do NOT get a Samoyed.
@startracksha
@startracksha Жыл бұрын
You fold borzoi like a swiss army knife. Nice looking :))
@pryncecharming2133
@pryncecharming2133 2 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for these videos. I have never owned a dog before and I want the borzoi to be my first, as they seem like the right dog for me personally. your channel is so informative.
@Spaghettiboy359
@Spaghettiboy359 2 жыл бұрын
I was deadass petrified of borzoi as a child but man they have grown on me
@Kingtrollface259
@Kingtrollface259 8 ай бұрын
I love the way they know they are odd and kind of feed off it, most based dog ever, lovely creatures
@majimespirit8421
@majimespirit8421 4 жыл бұрын
I own a Borzoi. He is very intelligent. Does many tricks. Fast! And above all very loving. Fun to see you with your beautiful Borzoi!
@gh0stbat110
@gh0stbat110 4 жыл бұрын
I am studying and memorizing dog breeds as a pre vet student, thanks to your videos I already knew about the Borzoi!
@esperborzoi
@esperborzoi 4 жыл бұрын
Tyler Is a Cactus awesome! I wish you the best in your studies!!!
@linda6987
@linda6987 Жыл бұрын
Love your channel! It always makes me smile. You have a very comedic sense. That and the history of other dog breeds I find fascinating. You’ll do great! How can you not with these funny yet beautiful animals! 🐾♥️🐾
@FloridaFortify
@FloridaFortify 3 жыл бұрын
I love that you’ve made it clear that they are very intelligent and to train them with love 👍🏽
@esperborzoi
@esperborzoi 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@Mestari1Gaming
@Mestari1Gaming Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful borzoi! 🐕
@joyceb.8194
@joyceb.8194 5 жыл бұрын
I've been parent for many different dogs for 65 years. Borzois are, indeed, magical. And VERY atypical of 'dogs'. We say "cat smart and wicked fast". Miss mine so much.
@esperborzoi
@esperborzoi 5 жыл бұрын
They are so magical. Thank you for the comment =)
@brittany8325
@brittany8325 Жыл бұрын
I just found out about this breed and they are so interesting. I love that she is just chillin in your lap the whole time❤
@susanlewis9351
@susanlewis9351 9 ай бұрын
Love, love sighthounds! I' ve had Afghan my whole life
@dinornis
@dinornis 5 жыл бұрын
Admittedly I've never heard of borzois being referred to as 'hypoallergenic'. They can be heavy shedders (although shedding patterns can differ between sexes/coat types/etc), and the length of their fur means they readily pick up pollen from the outdoors. It's anecdotal, but I found out I was allergic to dogs because of my borzoi - we had only owned Bichon/Maltese mixes as kids, so my zoi was my first shedding breed and I pretty much have to load up on antihistamines when I want to groom him (and I have to do things like changing my sheets/blankets more often).
@lvsoad22
@lvsoad22 3 жыл бұрын
Being “hypoallergenic” has nothing to do with shedding patterns. It’s a protein on the skin that causes allergies in people. And yes, it will stick to hair that gets moved around but you can have dogs that don’t shed at all and still cause allergies. Likewise, dogs can shed a lot and cause no allergies.
@jermu8706
@jermu8706 2 жыл бұрын
hello, very allergic to everything dude here. Shedding itself has nothing to do with how bad the allergies get, there are some breeds i can tolerate even though they shed a lot, and some that dont but i feel like im going to die if im in the same house for too long
@idiotically-everything
@idiotically-everything Жыл бұрын
Yeah. In the spring when pollen is at it's highest, I become mildly allergic to my own dog xD It's not his fault my body is silly so I just take allergy meds and give him a quick rinse every night before he climbs in bed with me to get rid of all the pollen and dandruf he has collected in his curls. He does really like the blow drier.
@robpowell7856
@robpowell7856 3 жыл бұрын
She lays down like a fawn
@TheDerperado
@TheDerperado Жыл бұрын
1:51 Be the kind of owner that makes your borzoi go "didn't I do it for you?"
@phoenixpruett2097
@phoenixpruett2097 2 жыл бұрын
My grandmother had them from when I was a baby to when I was 14. One of them looked just like your beautiful Golden Fleece.
@billiejones8423
@billiejones8423 2 жыл бұрын
Bro she’s beautiful.. lol. Aloof .. love it! I’m sooooo loving this breed !
@brookenagel3680
@brookenagel3680 Жыл бұрын
Im adopting a borzoi and Rottweiler mix tomorrow and im so excited! I have a shiba inu already and i cant wait!
@nousagi7437
@nousagi7437 Жыл бұрын
I'd love to own a Bloodborne boss as well, she is gorgeous!
@tallblonde1976
@tallblonde1976 2 ай бұрын
I’ve always loved these dogs, afghan hounds also. So beautiful.
@EnviousBorzoi
@EnviousBorzoi 5 жыл бұрын
I have 3 of my own. Greatest breed ever. Definitely not hypoallergenic though LOL.
@esperborzoi
@esperborzoi 5 жыл бұрын
I think i was DUPED when my mom told me they were. haha.
@jd3587
@jd3587 4 жыл бұрын
I want a Samoyed and a Borzoi Maybe a malamute too
@SouthBeachPurple
@SouthBeachPurple 3 жыл бұрын
She’s so beautiful!! ♥️
@goroh1
@goroh1 4 жыл бұрын
I remember how my mums borzoi was smiling at me when he saw me after I was away for 12 months. I wouldn't say they are not trainable but you definitely won't be able to order them around
@professionalboycottservice7872
@professionalboycottservice7872 3 жыл бұрын
Elegant dog. I saw a dog like this on the train the other day
@ellenvisson4650
@ellenvisson4650 3 жыл бұрын
Very good understanding of borzois,
@electraloverloverlover8654
@electraloverloverlover8654 4 жыл бұрын
YAY you started a youtube channel!!! for the past year ill be sitting in traffic and remember i have a crush on esper the borzoi.
@esperborzoi
@esperborzoi 4 жыл бұрын
electra loverloverlover! ♥️♥️♥️♥️
@robinmcgill9840
@robinmcgill9840 Жыл бұрын
So adorable 🥰
@fgergver
@fgergver 2 жыл бұрын
what a beautifull little horse
@ChrisH930S
@ChrisH930S 4 жыл бұрын
I’m on my third one, first in 25 yrs. Fabulous dogs
@bluechaosrunsrampantwithin5590
@bluechaosrunsrampantwithin5590 4 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking about getting a borzoi the are so cute and I love little Russian lady
@laggingdragons
@laggingdragons 2 жыл бұрын
Yo, your giant longdog has the same name as my tiny stumpcat, that's awesome
@haruponchannel6643
@haruponchannel6643 Жыл бұрын
beautiful borzoi
@maryfreegirl2029
@maryfreegirl2029 Жыл бұрын
Shes so cute!!
@garyhenshaw9482
@garyhenshaw9482 9 ай бұрын
Love her 🥰🥰🥰
@vsalvato53
@vsalvato53 2 жыл бұрын
She's awesome, thanks for sharing this video; I lost my Postman Jack, a wonderful black Irish greyhound, a former racer, about one and half years ago, when he was just about 11 years old, as he turned out seriously sick with a glaucoma and issues on his back train. I still iss him a lot...
@oliviajeanette1065
@oliviajeanette1065 2 жыл бұрын
Awwwwww😍😍😍😍😍
@annelucas1796
@annelucas1796 4 жыл бұрын
She looks so much like my girl. I used to have 2, a brother and sister. Sadly we lost Kiska, we went out to the shops, came home and she was dead, she was just 8, the vets think she had a massive heart attack, her brother Tyler was with us until he was 11. Miss those 2, beautiful dogs.
@bonedoctor42
@bonedoctor42 3 жыл бұрын
I’m so sorry to hear that :( I have a Siberian husky named Kiska, who’s currently 8 and that hit me hard
@conorlemon4417
@conorlemon4417 Жыл бұрын
What a nice horse
@desaintlaurent
@desaintlaurent 5 жыл бұрын
Subscribed because I love Borzoi's and this will be my next doggo someday!
@robynwilliams460
@robynwilliams460 Жыл бұрын
What a sweetie ❤
@caspercat39
@caspercat39 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful dog, we have a sight hound too (whippet)
@BrianMusic12
@BrianMusic12 3 жыл бұрын
Oh my that dog is L O M G
@TuberoseKisser
@TuberoseKisser Жыл бұрын
Generally speaking, any hunting dogs requires training and motivation to get them to do things. They're not hunting so they're just kinda waiting for something they find fun, a dog who never played with a toy isn't going to find a toy fun unless it's motivated.
@stalliontrainer
@stalliontrainer 3 жыл бұрын
I loved my Borzoi pups that I raised over 20 years. Best dogs ever! If you pay attention to their exercise needs. They need a 5 mile run per day then they couch potato the other 23 hours a day. They need their own couch, they don't do floors! Only negative issues is that they don't live long enough! If you have a Borzoi over 10 years old you are so fortunate. If they get out of your yard do not chase on foot, get in car and start driving! It's the only way to catch up with them. My Borzoi were raised with horses cattle small dogs cats chickens rabbits and never chased or killed anything. My Borzoi were particularly good with children but occasionally on guard with male strangers. I thought that was odd behavior but I liked it because I believed Borzoi could sense an off energy. I especially liked how men choose to cross the street ahead of them to avoid them on walks. Kids walked right up to them to pet them. Borzoi really like that.
@lazyursidae
@lazyursidae 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for telling me how it is to own a dog!
@martinaliebl178
@martinaliebl178 Жыл бұрын
What a cutie ❤
@davidfaulkner7456
@davidfaulkner7456 2 жыл бұрын
They love wingback chairs !
@needbettername8583
@needbettername8583 2 жыл бұрын
Sight hounds are awesome. They get crazy zoomies then sleep for 20 hours.
@xCarlsburgx
@xCarlsburgx 5 жыл бұрын
as a hopeful future borzoi owner I would love to know all about her!
@teresalenaandprincessthedog
@teresalenaandprincessthedog 2 жыл бұрын
Omg that’s puppy our puppy🐶🐾🌻💙😇
@romangonzalez1823
@romangonzalez1823 4 жыл бұрын
She’s gorgeous.
@bukuroshebytyci185
@bukuroshebytyci185 4 жыл бұрын
I’d love one as a first dog~
@sugarhoneysweets
@sugarhoneysweets 4 жыл бұрын
I love them! Thanks for the video!
@RockeyToes
@RockeyToes 4 жыл бұрын
"They won't do what they don't want to do." So they are a cat in a dog's body! 🤣
@lindanorris2455
@lindanorris2455 3 жыл бұрын
SUPER EXPENSIVE DOG.
@modernmusic52
@modernmusic52 Жыл бұрын
esper is a very borzoi name, congrats on owning a faerie
@shethewriter
@shethewriter 4 жыл бұрын
It’s the cat of dogs 😍
@micheleobrien1516
@micheleobrien1516 3 жыл бұрын
I love borzoi and I know its controversial but I also love silken wind hounds. I ended up with a german shorthaired pointer due to thier trainability. He is my service dog. But I will always envy those with those beautiful ballerinas of the dog world.🐕💞
@esperborzoi
@esperborzoi 3 жыл бұрын
GSPs are SOOOOO cool too
@avielorwhatever5680
@avielorwhatever5680 4 жыл бұрын
That’s one hekkin good doggo! ❤️
@kofiofosu9051
@kofiofosu9051 4 жыл бұрын
Just got our Borzoi, a 3 year old gentle fellow
@swai-annehill4600
@swai-annehill4600 4 жыл бұрын
My dads friend has like 5 and they are gentle giants but its so funny when they play with his german shepherd
@x01d88
@x01d88 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@pillowofthemasquerade
@pillowofthemasquerade 4 жыл бұрын
theyre so cute
@kiriezhki1
@kiriezhki1 Жыл бұрын
I want to have a borzoi..
@chomisjion4161
@chomisjion4161 4 жыл бұрын
cool vibe:) will subscribe
@esperborzoi
@esperborzoi 4 жыл бұрын
Chomis Jion thank you ♥️
@kneedropperr
@kneedropperr 2 жыл бұрын
Reasons for watching this video: 5% - Learning how to properly care for a Borzoi 95% - Learning how to pronounce Borzoi.
@samanthagautam1215
@samanthagautam1215 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great info! I’ve heard in some ways they can be similar to Salukis in aloofness! I’m picking up a Saluki pup to foster soon hope it goes well 🤗
@esperborzoi
@esperborzoi 4 жыл бұрын
Very similar! A little lazier perhaps, and maybe a little more cuddly than a Saluki, but they get the same zoomies, that's for sure!
@dinguls
@dinguls 2 жыл бұрын
I love love love your channel!!! I have Afghan hounds and always have to explain the idea of “aloof” when asked about their personality. It’s tricky. One of my greatest accomplishments in life so far has been gaining the love and trust of a rescued, abused afghan hound. I’m not too good at making or editing videos but I always wanted to share the moments I’ve captured of him. Can I send them along to this channel? Would you be interested in that?
@evanhalsey1844
@evanhalsey1844 3 жыл бұрын
That's the same type of dog as Boris from "Lady & the Tramp."
@kalecardenas9645
@kalecardenas9645 4 жыл бұрын
I have one and she is very long and when she sands up she can touch the door fram of a normal sized door
@nocchimochi9169
@nocchimochi9169 5 жыл бұрын
Hi, I am looking forward to our future videos! In the mean time, would you suggest this breed for a first time dog owner?
@esperborzoi
@esperborzoi 5 жыл бұрын
Nocchimochi hey! There are some challenges that Borzois pose, just like any breed, do as much research as you can and see if they are a good fit for your lifestyle and what you want in a companion. If you have any specific questions, please ask, I’ll do my best to answer - we also JUST got a puppy (episode 6) and I’m gonna highlight all the challenges of this experience haha
@mayagame
@mayagame 3 жыл бұрын
She is beautiful! I have a border collie for over 10 years now, great smart dog, but he is super grumpy and not too friendly with other dogs. I love borzoi some much, I think that might be my next dog, are they getting on ok with other dogs? I am little tired of always having issues with kennels and leaving my dog when on holidays as nobody wants to take him again because of that.
@CalebTheFew06
@CalebTheFew06 5 жыл бұрын
I subscribed, I want one of these beautiful doggos 😍
@acls1239
@acls1239 4 жыл бұрын
When I first discovered the borzoi I didn't know how to pronounce it and I called it a boy.a.zoi also Everything you said about the borzoi Translate almost exactly into a Fox Terrier the type of dog I own... owned I'm not going to explain that it's too sad
@-o_o_o_o_o_o_o_o-
@-o_o_o_o_o_o_o_o- 4 жыл бұрын
Loved this video, underneath are my thoughts on the breed if anyone reading the comment section is interested! That comment ''better memory and high emotional IQ'' is totally right. My borzoi is easily the most ''human-like'' dog I've had, he has a better memory than me and sometimes I feel like he understands everything I say, he reads my emotions and little gestures so well that even words and sentences that haven't been taught to him specifically are understood. He's easily far more intelligent than my sheltie or GSD, which both rank at the top of almost every dog intelligence list. The borzoi's intelligence is just hard to measure, because it can't be seen at the training center, but in the everyday live when you live with one. It always vaguely irritates me when someone says borzoi's aren't smart. Just because they don't have the same drive to work (by this I mean tricks, obedience training etc) doesn't say anything about a dog's intelligence. Borzoi's are very smart, their intelligence is just different from dogs like the border collie. Another thing that people say is that you can't train them, even some borzoi owners say this. I think this is incorrect, my borzoi and borzois I know learned basic everyday obedience very easily, with little to no training, just by living and experiencing with their owners. Things like their name, coming when called, walking nicely on a leash, everyday handling, on average things like these, especially the last two, can be a lot easier to teach than with service dogs like retrievers or shepherds. Tricks, agility and obedience training can also be taught, but with this a person needs to remember to be patient. Repeating the same thing many times, pressuring the dog, demanding too much, waiting for a very fast and precise delivery, training when the dog isn't feeling it are all things that can kill all motivation a borzoi has. Also I admit, if your borzoi isn't interested in treats or toys, training them can in tricks etc can be next to impossible. My borzoi finds agility obstacles fun so he will jump and climb over things when I ask him to even without treats, so sometimes if the dog finds some actions fun, they will do it just to please you. But they have no real will to please, by this I mean they won't do unpleasant things or work passionately for just your approval. So training a borzoi is a lot different from dogs with a drive for this kind of work, but with right price, timing and a sense of humor/patience, they definitely do learn things. The same kind of instant, solid obedience like with a bc usually can't be expected though, a borzoi is an independent dog bred for pretty independent work. If a rabbit/cat/deer/raccoon etc suddenly runs into a borzoi's sight, most borzoi's won't hear anything at this point and will give chase. If they catch the prey, the prey is dead. Because of this I always remind people interested in this breed not to let them off leash anywhere near roads, and for a borzoi's running speed, if there's a road within a mile, that's too close. I also recommend wearing a muzzle when off leash, just so your dog can't catch and kill any wild life. With a bozoi's speed they can catch most animals and they will kill. While most borzois are very gentle and sweet, some do have a flaming temper and their warning sings can be very subtle and hard to spot. Instead of growling or showing teeth, some borzois will just go still and tense and then attack without other warnings. There are some breeders who think this kind of behavior is part of the breed, which is unacceptable. Any dog, especially a big one, should have proper warning sings and not use their teeth easily. So watch out for that when getting a puppy, question the breeders thoughts on this or it the parents of the litter have shown any of this behavior. A borzoi sheds a LOT. Many borzois shed constantly and they leave a lot of hair everywhere. Borzois, especially male ones don't always live that long these days. Some females will live up to 14 years and some males up to 12 yo, dogs older than these aren't very common. But on average, at least here in Europe, a male will live around 7-10 yo and a female 8-11 yo. They used to be more long lived on average, but like with many other breeds, the average lifespan has sadly lowered. A borzoi is usually relatively healthy in everyday life, but watch out for gastric dilation/bloat. Also back problems occur more and more, lots of breeders don't talk about this, but more and more borzois have back problems. Because of this I hope people, especially breeders, would start x-raying their dog's backs, even if the dog seems healthy. A lot of older borzois have back pains and people assume it's because of old age, but it could also be an underlying back issue that just starts acting out at an older age.
@esperborzoi
@esperborzoi 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for such an amazing and heartfelt response. Lots of great advice and experience. I seriously wonder more now about the difference in breeding between UK and US, living on 7-10 years for a zoi seems so low to me.
@-o_o_o_o_o_o_o_o-
@-o_o_o_o_o_o_o_o- 4 жыл бұрын
@@esperborzoi When I first got a zoi I thought they were long lived for their size too, but I've become a bit concerned since. My first zoi died only at 2 due to bloat (even though I always made him rest an hour before feeding and 2 hours after). Then my current borzoi's grandma died at nine, I was told it's normal... And when his dad and uncle died at 7, I was again it's pretty normal these days :( One of my friend has had 6 males from very different pedigrees and they all lived only 6-7yo. Another friend has had 5 borzois, both females and males ever since the 90's and none of them have reached 10 years. I've started to pay a lot of attention to the dying ages of borzois in my country, and for a borzoi to live past 10, especially for a male is unfortunately not necessarily to be expected... There's a listing in my country, where the average lifespan has been counted paced on the death age of 633 borzois, and it's only 8 years 8 months... This listing has both imports from dogs all over the world and dogs born here (I live in Scandinavia). My current boy is currently 8 and even though his condition is pretty good, I'm always afraid, because many zois I know have died suddenly. That's why I often tell people to pay a lot of attention lifespans in the pedigree of a borzoi puppy, when they're looking to get one. (English isn't my first language so sorry for any mistakes)
@esperborzoi
@esperborzoi 4 жыл бұрын
@@-o_o_o_o_o_o_o_o- That is so disturbing! I know that cancer can be carried genetically, and my parents dealt with that two one of their zois (cancer from their line that they were not informed of), but every single one of their borzois lived over 10 and one (male actually lived almost 16 years.
@-o_o_o_o_o_o_o_o-
@-o_o_o_o_o_o_o_o- 4 жыл бұрын
@@esperborzoi Of those listed 633 dogs I mentioned, 105 died of cancer. Old age was the most common listed reason at 161 dogs and the average lifespan for them was 11 years 5 months. Heart diseases are also one of the most common reasons at 47 dogs. My current male's dad died of a sudden heart attack and I also know cases where a young dog, at some cases only around 1 yo died of a sudden heart attack without any sings before.
@Veratheprettiest
@Veratheprettiest 3 жыл бұрын
Did you ask her to get in your lap or is she a lap dog by nature? ☺️ Haha she looked like a pretzel at the end lol! I'm obsessed with these beauties!.
@esperborzoi
@esperborzoi 3 жыл бұрын
Esper was a nervous puppy, so to calm her down I would sit with her in my lap and the behavior stuck.
@lyralyons9093
@lyralyons9093 5 жыл бұрын
You have a very cool and cute dog too is what I was trying to say.lol
@infinitum8
@infinitum8 Жыл бұрын
Русская борзая - элегантность, грациозность 🤌
@k9slover
@k9slover 4 жыл бұрын
Great video, love your dog. I just don't know if I have the space for a bigger dog.
@larrychinene7773
@larrychinene7773 Жыл бұрын
Here because of “Let me do it for you” meme
@roflmows
@roflmows 4 жыл бұрын
borzois, greyhounds, whippets, and afghan hounds come from the same sighthound genetics. they're just lovely, warm, wonderful companions. very silly, lazy, and affectionate 🐶❤ before choosing, please consider adopting a retired greyhound racer. they make amazing friends, they're quiet and calm, and they love snuggling. only 6 states still allow dog racing (good), so if you've ever wanted a greyhound, the time is now. once they're all adopted, NOBODY is going to breed greyhounds in the US. they're going to virtually disappear. they all need loving homes. how about yours? 😉
@blade1535
@blade1535 11 ай бұрын
Plenty of greyhounds out there that have a lot of similar traits that people can adopt also
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