Question: is borzoi a breed of dog?
Answer: The Borzoi was recognized by the AKC in 1891 and is its 47th breed. The Borzoi originated in 17th-century Russia, when Arabian greyhounds were crossed with a thick-coated, Russian breed. In 1650, the first Borzoi standard was written. The Borzoi was bred by the Russian aristocracy for hundreds of years.