They also needed to be agile and sound of bone with strong necks and jaws. In breeding for these traits the Russian breeders came up with a dog that is elegant, graceful and who has long, flowing lines. The skull is slightly domed, long and narrow with almost no stop between the muzzle and foreface. The muzzle tends to be Roman-nosed, jaws are extremely powerful and the teeth are white and in good condition. Missing or discolored teeth are penalized in the conformation ring.
Nose is large and black.
Bite-The bite of a Borzoi can be either even or scissored. Overshot or undershot bites are also a penalty. Ears-The ears are small and fine. When at ease they lie back upon the neck and almost touch the occipital bone. When alert they become raised.