Choosing a Borzoi

Choosing a Borzoi

By: Dr. Dawn Ruben

Common Diseases and Disorders

In general, the borzoi is a healthy dog with few medical concerns. However, the following diseases or disorders have been reported:

  • Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) is a disease that causes nerve cells in the back of the eye to degenerate. The condition usually begins in older pets and can lead to blindness.

  • Gastric torsion, also known as bloat, is a life-threatening sudden illness associated with the stomach filling with air and twisting.

  • Wobbler's syndrome is a malformation of the spine in the neck leading to weakness, staggering and potential paralysis.

  • Cataracts cause the lens of the eye to loose transparency and can result in blindness.

  • Retinopathy of Borzois is a progressive retinal degeneration that causes nerve cells at the back of the eye to degenerate.
    The condition can lead to blindness.

    As with other sighthounds, the borzoi is sensitive to various anesthetic agents. They are also sensitive to some chemicals, including flea products.

    Life Span

    The life span of the borzoi is approximately 10 to 12 years.


    We realize that each dog is unique and may display other characteristics. This profile provides generally accepted breed information only.

     
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