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The Soviet Wolfhound originated in the 14th century and is a short-haired visual hunting dog breed, whose name comes from the Russian language. The pre-revolutionary Russian emperors and nobles used this dog to hunt wolves, hence the name Soviet Russian Wolfhound. It is a gentlemanly and quiet breed.

It was brought from the Middle East to the northern continent and mated with local long-haired shepherds to become strong and powerful, with a long, cold-proof coat. In 1842, the Emperor of Russia gave the dog to Queen Victoria and later to Princess Sandra, who bred the dog in the Norfolk territory and mated it with a local Collie to produce a new long-haired Collie breed, the Soviet Russian Wolfhound, with its long, elegant and white back coat.

They have little patience for children and are aloof and even unfriendly to strangers, making them unsuitable for families with small children. It is a large, sturdy dog. The height at the shoulder of the male Russian Wolfhound is generally 75.0-85.0 cm, while that of the female is 68.0-78.0 cm. The head is slightly rounded and arched, long and narrow; the teeth are robust and neat, with a clipped bite or pincer bite.

The dog has large, black nosepieces; small, well-textured ears that slope backward, resting against the neck, with the tips dropping backward and protruding when in motion; dark-colored eye rims and a mild expression.

The neck is neat and tidy, with no fat in the throat; the chest is narrow, but very deep; the back rises slightly toward the waist, forming a graceful curve; the waist muscles are very well developed and clearly lifted. The forequarters are straight and slightly flat; the feet are rabbit-footed, with compact toes and thick pads; the hindquarters are long and muscular, with the hind legs parallel to each other when viewed from behind; the tail is long and low, dropping in a graceful curve.

 The coat is long and silky, wavy or curly. The hair on the head, ears, and front of the forelimbs is short and smooth, and the trim hair on the neck is thick; the feathery trim hair on the hindquarters and tail is very rich, and the coat usually has rich colors and should be trimmed with care.

When the Russian Wolfhound runs fast, the paws of the feet are gathered toward the center line of the body, and when observed from the side, the drive is strong and the stride is stretched because of the proper angle of the hind knee joint and the flying joint, and the overall appearance is easy and powerful, smooth and graceful. The Russian Wolfhound is a gentlemanly, quiet and loving companion dog. They are not very patient with children, and they are indifferent to strangers and aggressive to other dogs, so they must be watched and educated well in general. Although this is true for outsiders, they are still enthusiastic about their owners.

For the adult Russian Wolfhound, they are not too demanding, polite and rarely bark. They can move and be quiet, playing the role of a clown or a prince in your life at any time. Their ability to catch moving animals is also quite uncommon, so when walking your dog you must keep a close eye on it to stop it in time and often supervise it. To avoid hurting other people's pets and bringing unnecessary trouble.

They like the outdoors and prefer a slightly lower temperature. Reluctant to be alone, they need to get enough exercise to burn off energy, but avoid contact with too many strangers.