What were Borzoi bred for?
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Borzoi, also known as Russian Wolfhounds, were originally bred for hunting wolves and other game in Russia. The tall, elegant breed was favored by Russian nobility and used to chase down and hold prey until the hunters could arrive. They are a sighthound breed, which means they hunt by sight rather than by scent.