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Borzoi
A tall, elegant and sensitive Russian sighthound that is often quiet indoors but exceptionally fast and strongly driven to chase.
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Score overview
| Characteristic | Level | Score |
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| 3/5 | ||
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| 3/5 |
Health 3/5 The Borzoi has a moderate health profile. Conditions to monitor include gastric dilatation-volvulus, heart disease, inherited eye disorders, thyroid disease and osteosarcoma. Recommended preventive care includes cardiac, eye and thyroid assessment, sensible meal and exercise timing, veterinary protocols informed by sighthound physiology and regular monitoring for lameness or bone pain. Advantages Things to consider
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