Borzoi History

Wolfhunt scenes Sergej Bondartjuks version of Leo Tolstoj's War&Peace has been much awarded. Here we have a link to the beatiful scenes of the wolfhunt. The USSR (Nikita Chrustiev) export to England, "Boran" owned by Lady Sternberg, was said to play the main role among the Borzois appearing.

Une vie où le Barzoï a tenu une large place... Jo Dupret et son élevage belge de la Polianka (qui a duré de1969 – 1993 en ce qui concerne la production) font partie de l’histoire déjà presque ancienne du Barzoï pour les jeunes d'aujourd'hui. Il a donc paru nécessaire de recueillir les souvenirs de cette grande éleveuse qui n’a jamais cherché à se mettre en avant et dont les produits ont marqué notre race durant plus de vingt ans... Aucun éleveur européen de cette période n’a pu rivaliser avec elle en ce qui concerne l’importance de l’élevage et la qualité de ses lignes de sang. Aussi, il m’a [...]

Harry Hawkin, the judge, with Jackie Bennett-Heard (Keepers) on the left, and Peggy Malone (Enolam) on the right. I am publishing these articles in The Borzoi Encyclopedia to encourage better understanding of the function of the Borzoi and its development as a breed. They are for all to enjoy reading but no part of my contributions to The Borzoi Encyclopedia may be copied, downloaded, printed or used in any way without my prior express written consent.

Photo, Ryska Vinthundsringen was founded in 1971 by a number of local entusiasts from the Gothenburg area. Due to intensive lobbying it was soon established throughout the country. In 1972 it was recognized by the Swedish Sighthound Club (SvVk). At a meeting the same year Henry Zöller, Helga Ljungberg and N.Toll from SvVk was present, a board was elected with A. Andersen as Chairman, Carina Jansson as Secretary, Dan Persson Editor and Clas Jansson as Treasurer.

By courtesi of Olga Zilberman Pictures from: Архив Кудрявцевой Н.Г. PREPARED All-Union Canine Council of Agriculture of the USSR APPROVED Order of the General Directorate of Nature Reserves and Hunting of the USSR Number 25 on July 26, 1972 TERMS OF TEST hunting QUALITY Borzoi breeds on free animals. Tests of borzoi dogs carried out on adult hare, white hare in areas where there is no hare, willow, as well as fox. Testing dogs for fox-Korsak prohibited. 2. Tests are carried out mainly in the period between October 1 and December 1, depending on local conditions. The tests are not conducted in [...]

Translated from “Der Windhundfreund” by Jean Vandongen, August 1976 When I was still living in England I had already heard about Mr. H. van Erp in Holland and his ‘real Russians’. The name Van de Sabatchnaja Izba is known all over the continent. Now, as I live in Holland, when I get Borzoi visitors – and that happens often – this name is always on the top of my list for a MUST visit. So, I am very pleased to tell you a little about this Borzoi breeder. This year the Sabatchnaja Izba kennel has its 20th Anniversary, although it has existed long before that. We can still find this kennel at [...]

Kennel “Van Troybhiko” by E. Ebneter. ‘Der Windhundfreund’, December 1976 The Troybhiko kennel of Mrs. Matheeuwsen in Best, Holland was established in 1962. The kennel name ‘Troybhiko’ was taken from the first four dogs bought by this kennel: Troyka, Bianka, Hermi and Kosak. Troyka van Borjoschka became the foundation of the successful Troybhiko borzoi. Troyka himself won 32 CACIB. He was an International, Dutch Champion, Belg. Ch, 1969 German Winner, 1967 Swiss Winner and 66-68 Winner Amsterdam. Troyka is the sire of many beautiful borzoi and sired International Champions all over the world [...]

This picture was given to me many years ago and I understand the actual skeleton is held by The Natural History Museum, London, UK. I am publishing these articles in The Borzoi Encyclopedia to encourage better understanding of the function of the Borzoi and its development as a breed. They are for all to enjoy reading but no part of my contributions to The Borzoi Encyclopedia may be copied, downloaded, printed or used in any way without my prior express written consent.