Russian Greyhound or a symbol of nobility

in antiq •  7 years ago 

Russian hounds were elite, had belonging to the Royal family.In the 20-ies of the XIX century in Russia, almost every wealthy landowner kept hundreds of greyhounds and hounds.

But during the revolution triggered a genetic memory. The desire to erase from the face of the earth all elements of life the rich led to the fact that the breed of Russian greyhounds were destroyed.

If we remember what a special atmosphere is created by Russian greyhounds, as if descended from the pages of Turgenev's novels. Due to its elegance, the Borzoi has always been popular with artists, sculptors, poets and filmmakers.

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such a shame, as they are great animals, now following you, and upvoted as well