| Coverage : Take the Borzoi Dog Quiz and discover some interesting facts about the intelligent dog which is symbolic of grace, elegance and agility. |
| 1. | The Borzoi is a breed of dog also called the Russian Wolfhound. |
| a. | | False |
| b. | | True |
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| 2. | What is unique about the coat of a borzoi? |
| a. | | Silky, flat but not wooly |
| b. | | Unique texture |
| c. | | Unique distribution over the body |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 3. | Which of the following statements describe the temperament of a borzoi? |
| a. | | It is an intelligent, active, independent dog |
| b. | | They are gentle with people |
| c. | | They have gracious house-manners, with a natural sensitivity and respect for humans |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 4. | What can be said of its nature? |
| a. | | They are fast learners |
| b. | | They get bored with repetitive, apparently pointless, activity |
| c. | | They can do extremely well at obedience work |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 5. | Borzoi are dogs used to pursue, or "course," game and they have a strong instinct to chase things that run from them. |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False |
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| 6. | What is the life expectancy of a borzoi dog? |
| a. | | 10-12 years |
| b. | | 12-14 years |
| c. | | 14-16 years |
| d. | | 16-18 years |
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| 7. | They can be trained but as they are actually hounds, are therefore more independent- minded. |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False |
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| 8. | Borzoi often act almost cat-like as they are often cleaning themselves obsessively. |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False |
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| 9. | Which is the most common serious health problem in the Borzoi? |
| a. | | Gastric torsion |
| b. | | Cardiomyopathy disorder |
| c. | | Cardiac arhythmia disorder |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 10. | What is the borzoi fed with by some breeders? |
| a. | | Kibble diet |
| b. | | Oats |
| c. | | Table scraps |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 11. | Russian aristocracy were known to breed the borzoi mainly for: |
| a. | | Wolf hunting |
| b. | | Safe guarding |
| c. | | To keep away cats |
| d. | | Flesh |
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| 12. | It is affectionate and devoted to his owner, but rather aloof and distrustful of strangers. |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False |
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