Borzoi Price: How Much Does a Borzoi Cost?

The Borzoi is a tall, narrow sighthound with a long silky coat, bred in Russia to chase game across open ground. It is an elegant dog, and it is a large one. Size drives food and equipment costs, and the long coat adds grooming costs that a short coated hound avoids.

This guide covers the Borzoi price from breeders and rescues, the one-time costs of bringing one home, the monthly cost of keeping it, and why the three sources disagree on the puppy price. Figures were checked on Oct 13, 2026.

Borzoi puppies are not common in the United States, and the published range is wide as a result. The headline figure comes from Chewy, and PetMD publishes the same range.

Where a puppy lands in the range depends on the parents. Pet puppies from home breeders sit near the bottom. Puppies from dogs with show records and health testing sit higher. If a seller offers a Borzoi puppy for far less than the lowest figure, ask why.

Rescue is the cheaper route, though the breed is uncommon in shelters. Breed specific rescues occasionally place adult Borzois, and the fee generally covers vaccinations and spay or neuter surgery.

A large dog needs large gear. Crates, beds, and fencing cost more for a tall sighthound than for a small terrier. Borzois are also fast, and many owners keep them in a fenced yard or on a long line because of the breed's drive to chase.

The supplies row has a very wide spread. A modest crate and a basic bed sit at the bottom, while an adult sized crate, a raised feeder, a sturdy harness, and grooming tools sit at the top. Buy what the puppy needs now and replace items as it grows.

Spot publishes its Borzoi costs on a monthly basis, which makes the grooming line easy to see. Food is a modest line for a dog of this size because Borzois tend to eat lightly for their height. Grooming and veterinary care are the bigger items.

The long, silky coat mats if it is neglected, so regular brushing at home matters, and some owners pay for professional grooming a few times a year. Veterinary care in the table is for routine exams. Large, deep chested breeds may face other conditions later in life, and your veterinarian can tell you what to watch for and what it might cost.

Chewy and PetMD both publish a price range that runs from the low thousands to a figure several times higher. Spot publishes a lower, narrower range.

The difference is probably a matter of what each source counts. A wide range with a high ceiling may include show quality puppies from champion lines, while a narrower, lower one may focus on pet puppies. Region may also matter, since a puppy from a breeder near a large city can cost more than one from a rural kennel. Compare the sources by asking what kind of dog each range describes.

• Lineage. Puppies from champion parents or imported bloodlines cost more.
• Coat color and markings. The breed comes in many colors, and some breeders charge more for particular ones.
• Health testing. Breeders who screen their dogs for conditions that affect large breeds pass those costs along.
• Waiting time. Many Borzoi breeders have waiting lists, and a puppy placed immediately may signal an issue.
• Location. Travel to pick up a puppy or the cost of shipping one can add to the final bill.

A Borzoi is a tall, slender dog, and it eats less than a heavy giant breed. The Irish Wolfhound, another tall hound, costs substantially more to feed, and the Leonberger, a heavy double coated dog, has larger grooming needs. If you want a large dog with a modest food bill, the Borzoi sits at the more affordable end of the group, although its coat has to be maintained.

Ask for the health clearances on both parents and whether they are on paper. Ask when the puppy can go home, what vaccinations it has, and whether the contract requires you to return the dog to the breeder if you cannot keep it. Ask how the puppies are raised, because early handling and exposure to normal household sounds matter for a sighthound that can be sensitive.