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Russian Wolfhound
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Etymology
Referring to its Russian origins and its role in hunting wolves. Renamed by the American Kennel Club in 1936 to "Borzoi" as the dog's standard name, to reflect its original Russian name, ru борза́я, and to comply with international kennel club standards.
Noun
Russian Wolfhound
borzoi a breed of dog
Descendants
ja ロシアンウルフハウンド 1
Further reading
The Great Borzoi Controversy, American Kennel Club
en Sighthounds Russia