Breed Health
Borzoi Health Issues
A generally healthy sighthound, though its size and physiology bring a few specific health considerations.
Common Hereditary Conditions
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (Bloat)
A life-threatening emergency common in large, deep-chested breeds; smaller, more frequent meals help reduce risk.
Anesthesia Sensitivity
Like other sighthounds, Borzois have very low body fat, which affects how anesthesia drugs metabolize — always confirm a vet has sighthound experience before any procedure.
Hip Dysplasia
A joint malformation that can affect this large breed’s mobility; screening of breeding parents lowers the odds in puppies.
Cardiomyopathy
A heart muscle condition documented occasionally in the breed; regular cardiac screening can help detect it before symptoms appear.
Preventive Care
Feeding smaller, more frequent meals helps reduce this deep-chested breed’s bloat risk. Always flag the breed to a vet before any anesthesia or sedation. Hip and cardiac screening before breeding further reduces hereditary risk in puppies.
Did You Know?
The Borzoi’s deep chest, ideal for lung capacity during a sprint, is part of why the breed carries an elevated bloat risk shared with other large, narrow-bodied sighthounds.
Borzoi Gifts
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