The Borzoi is one of the oldest and purest breeds of the ancient Russian wolfhound and it's a hunting dog of sighthound type breed of dog. The Borzoi originated in sixteenthcentury Russia by crossing Saluki and European sighthounds with thickcoated Russian breeds. Borzois are also known for their long snouts, which became the subject of an Internet meme. Explore its unique characteristics and discover why the dog was bred to look and act the way it does.