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The Imperial Borzoi : Ragno, Sonia, Ricciarelli, Simona: Amazon.it: Libri

The Borzoi, known for its elegance and majesty, has a fascinating history spanning centuries of evolution. Born as a noble hunting dog in the Russian steppes, the Borzoi has adapted to new contexts while maintaining its essence as an agile predator and becoming an icon of elegance.

This study, enriched by the contributions of Yvonne McGehee, delves into the origins and evolution of the Borzoi, highlighting the importance of iconography as a historical record. Prints and photographs capture its morphological and cultural evolution.

An exclusive interview with Tariel Varlamovich Gabidzashvili, a leading figure in the Borzoi world, offers a unique perspective. Gabidzashvili, with more than 40 years of experience as a breeder and significant roles in Russian canine associations, has profoundly influenced the breed’s conservation and progress.

This work offers a comprehensive view of the Borzoi, celebrating its beauty and importance in the global canine scene.

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Eskimo Dog Guide: History, Traits, and Vital Differences

Eskimo Dog Guide: History, Traits, and Vital Differences

Discover the rich history, distinct physical traits, and unique working roles of both the Canadian and American Eskimo Dog breeds in this g

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https://www.twogreyhounds.com/.../05/09/the-imperial-borzoi/

It is worth recalling the importance of iconographic material in the study of hunting dog breeds.

Paintings, watercolours, drawings, sketches, and later photographs are not merely representations, but essential tools for understanding the origin and development of a breed.

In the Russian context, one of the earliest references is the Journal of Horse-breeding and Hunting, founded in 1842 under the direction of N. M. Reutt. Over nine years, the publication included only seven lithographic images of dogs, issued on separate sheets.

A limited number, yet enough to show how clearly the role of form and its visual transmission was already understood.

A practice of observation that continues to this day.

[sonjatwogreyhounds]

In 2020, a short note published on twogreyhounds.com set the tone for a project that grew quietly over the following years.

From that starting point comes The Stillness Before the Run,

a volume that moves through texts, images, and traditions where sighthounds appear, between literature and myth.

Not a book that resolves, but one that observes.

Not a definitive synthesis, but a collection of traces.

Verses, similes, fragments: recurring presences, quiet yet persistent.

The method remains restrained, sources are stated, and interpretation is limited to what the texts allow.

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This booklet gathers moments — verses, similes, brief scenes — in which sighthounds appear, between literature and myth.

It does not aim to resolve philological debates, but to trace how authors and traditions have seen these dogs, and how those images have travelled over time.

Texts are presented, when useful, in their original language, with working translations and concise notes. The term sighthound is used functionally, following the sources and acknowledging their limits.

A selective, restrained work, meant to be read slowly.

The Quiet Before the Run A companion for those who prefer to move through images one page at a time.

[sonjatwogreyhounds]

THE IMPERIAL BORZOI

Elegant, powerful, and silent. The borzoi moves through history like a line of speed — from the Russian steppes to European courts and into modern dog culture.

This volume explores the origins and evolution of the breed through historical documents, iconography, and the voices of those who dedicated their lives to the borzoi. Among them, an interview with Tariel Varlamovich Gabidzashvili, a key figure in the preservation of the breed in Russia.

A journey through history, culture, and the passion for sighthounds.

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Over time, every attempt to “perfect” the sighthound has carried the risk of distancing it from its own essence.

The fascination with elegance, pure lines and graceful movement has often overshadowed the breed’s functional origins — the hunt, the work, the trial.

Yet it is function that shapes form, giving it balance, proportion, and truth.

When aesthetics overrule purpose, the hound becomes a reflection of itself — an ideal — and loses the tension that gives it life.

Breeds born for hunting are the product of centuries of necessity, not taste.

To restore that link is to return meaning to beauty: not ornament, but the natural consequence of perfected purpose.

[kumdi]

👑 The Hidden Royal History of the Pekingese: From Imperial Palaces to Modern Homes

Discover the fascinating royal origins of the Pekingese dog breed — a companion once reserved for Chinese emperors, now a beloved pet across the world.

Pekingese Dog Royal Origins: Palace to Home

Discover Pekingese dog royal origins from China’s imperial palaces to modern homes. Learn its rich history and noble legacy today.