What is another word for Russian Wolfhound?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈʌʃən wˈʊlfha͡ʊnd] (IPA) 
Russian Wolfhound, also known as the Borzoi, is a magnificent breed that originated in Russia. The breed is famous for its hunting abilities and has been regarded as the companion of aristocrats for centuries. The Borzoi has been called different names over the years, such as the Russian Greyhound, the Russian Hunting Sighthound, the Tazi, the Barzoi, and the Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya. Although the breed has various monikers, they all evoke the same image of a sleek, agile, and elegant canine that was once used to hunt wolves in the vast plains of Russia. Today, the breed is more popular as a family pet and a show dog.
