History:

Its name comes from Russian. Slim and lively, the emperors and nobles before the Russian Revolution used this dog to hunt wolves, so it was called the Soviet-Russian wolfhound. Genus species. The Russian Wolfhound is a short-haired visual hunting dog. It was introduced from the Middle East to the northern continent and mated with the local long-haired dog. It has become strong and powerful, and has a long coat that protects against cold. It was regarded as a traditional gift among nobles. In 1842, the Emperor of Russia gave this dog to Queen Victoria, and later to Lady Sandra, who was kept in the Norfolk territory, and the local collie. Breeding resulted in a new breed of long-haired Collie, the Soviet-Russian wolfhound with slender, elegant and white-backed fur.

Russian Wolfhound Alias: Bo Thor, Russian Wolfhound Gentle, quiet, loving companion, tall and slender, but full of power, extremely good at running; elegant in manner, with a calm, dignified attitude; polite to others , rarely barking. Click to enter Russian Wolfhound Club

Origin:

Russia

Personality:

The Wolf Hunter is a gentleman, quiet, loving companion, tall and slender, but full of power, with a multi-colored silky smooth fur, extremely Good at running; elegant in manner, with a calm, dignified attitude; no excessive demands (only), polite to people and rarely barking. It is lively when it is moving, and it is quiet when it is still. So it can play a clown or a prince at any time in your life, adding a lot of fun to your life. The wolf hunter may be indifferent to strangers, but the enthusiasm for the master is not inferior at all. But don't underestimate their ability to catch moving animals (which they rarely do in the house). If this nature is aroused, you may not be able to stop it from not having this sense of capture next time, so keep monitoring it to prevent this from happening. Wolf hunters love outdoor activities and prefer cooler temperatures in fresh air. Because of their "double" coat, they can withstand unimaginable temperatures. In the heat of summer, they need the protection of cold wind. Be sure to keep them cool to avoid damage from the heat and sun. Although the wolfhound has a stable personality and rich feelings, it often has a restrained personality and a stubborn side. Special care needs to be taken when raising, training, and managing Soviet Russians with complex personalities. Not very patient with children, indifferent or even unfriendly to strangers, aggressive towards other dogs, and needs training from a strict and gentle owner. They do not want to be alone, they must get enough exercise opportunities to vent their physical strength, and they must be led when walking, otherwise they will chase other small animals.

FCI Criteria:

Head: Slightly arched, long and narrow, with barely perceptible stop, tending to a Roman nose. Jaws long, powerful and deep, slightly fine in females, but not tapered. Teeth strong and neat, with scissors and pincer bites acceptable, missing teeth are a defect. The nose is large and black.

Ears: Small and fine-textured, set back, at rest, against the neck, the tips of the ears drop back, almost behind the occipital bone, and raised when in motion.

Eyes: Slightly slanted, dark in color, intelligent but gentle in expression. Eyes are not round, plump but inconspicuous, not very light in color, with dark circles, and the inner corner of the eye is located midway between the tip of the nose and the back of the occiput.

Neck: Neat, with no fat on the throat, slightly arched, very strong and well positioned.

Scapulae: Sloping, finely positioned under the withers, neither coarse nor clumsy.

Chest: The chest is narrow but very deep.

Ribs: Slightly propped up, but giving enough depth to the heart and lungs.

Back: rises slightly towards the waist, creating a graceful curve.

Loin: Very muscular, with a noticeable lift due to the deep chest and fairly short back and ribs.

Forelegs: The bones are straight, slightly flat, like flat bones. The narrower part is forward. The elbows are free to move, neither turned in nor out. The f bones are strong.

Feet: Rabbit-shaped with well-arched joints, compact toes, and thick pads.

HINDQUARTERS: Long, very muscular, very powerful, with moderately sloping knees; slightly wider than forequarters; strong first and second thighs; hocks neat and low; from behind Observe that the hind legs are parallel to each other.

Dewclaws: Dewclaws on hind legs usually need to be removed; dewclaws on front legs can be removed.

Tail: Long, set low and drooping in a graceful curve.

Coat: Long, silky (not woolly), flat, wavy, or curly, but curly is best. The hair on the head, ears, and front of the forelegs is short and smooth; the fur on the neck is thick, preferably curly. The hindquarters and tail are very richly feathered, with slightly less feathering on the chest and behind the forelegs.

Color: Any color or color combination is acceptable.

Size: Mature males should be at least 28 inches tall at the withers; mature females should be at least 26 inches tall. Whether male or female, lower than the minimum shoulder height standard is a serious defect; male or female is higher than the shoulder height standard, but does not affect its symmetry, speed and skeletal structure, it is not a defect. Males range in weight from about 75 to 105 pounds; females are 15 to 20 pounds lighter than males.

Gait: The front legs must be fully extended forward with strong and elastic flanks. The usual contrived steps, wobbly steps, or interweaving steps are all faults. In any case, the hind legs are wider than the front legs, and the feet should be drawn toward the centerline of the body when he is running fast. Viewed from the side, the drive is strong and the stride stretched due to the proper angle of the rear knee and hock joints. The whole movement looks relaxed and powerful, with stamina, speed, liveliness, smooth and graceful.

Flaws: The previous description is ideal. All deviations from the description above are considered defects, and points are deducted depending on whether the deviation is significant and defeats the purpose of cultivating the breed.