Physical Characteristics
A Siberian Purlhound is a sighthound originating from regions of Russia, but are now widely bred around the world. It is thought by some that the hounds originate from an ancient cross between a borzoi and a mixed breed dog, similar to a saluki. Although the curled "purl" tail (akin to a zebra or lion which is characteristic of these sighthounds) suggest that they have a common ancestor with the borzoi, rather than being a descendant of the breed.
Aside from their spitz-like curled tails, the other distinctive characteristic of the Purlhound is their silky fringe which even the smooth variety will show. This same soft hair makes up the downy manes of rough, maned smooth and feathered Purlhounds. These "manes" consist of a line of hair running alone the neck and underbelly of the dogs. Male Purlhounds are generally a lot larger than the females, although females are known for their swift movements and speed over the opposite gender. Purlhounds can exhibit any colour that a dog can be in theory but, similar to borzois, Purlhounds will always have some white on them. The percentage of their fur covered by the colour varies from simple white spotting to harlequin.
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Common:
white and black, tri colour, brindle, merles, white and brindle, partial ticking
Uncommon:
Fawn, white and merle head, black and white, tri sable merle
Native name: "krug", "круг"
Country of origin: Russia
Weight: twenty five - fifty kilos
Height: fifty five - seventy centimeters
Life span: nine - twelve years
Litter size: one - four
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Physical Abilities
Just like most other sighthounds, Purlhounds are known for their speed. However, it is the females that are used in the hunting of birds and small animals, as their smaller size but increased agility makes them more suitable to the role. Despite this, male Purlhounds are also used in a rural setting; commonly working with terriers, they pursue fox, badger, rat and otter (to name but a few) above ground once they've been flushed out. Their manes, and in rough Purlhounds coats, are soft and silky and need a lot of grooming. However, this is often admired by breeders, and Purlhounds are often winners of high profile dog shows.
Just like most other sighthounds, Purlhounds are known for their speed. However, it is the females that are used in the hunting of birds and small animals, as their smaller size but increased agility makes them more suitable to the role. Despite this, male Purlhounds are also used in a rural setting; commonly working with terriers, they pursue fox, badger, rat and otter (to name but a few) above ground once they've been flushed out. Their manes, and in rough Purlhounds coats, are soft and silky and need a lot of grooming. However, this is often admired by breeders, and Purlhounds are often winners of high profile dog shows.
Purlhounds are separated into four groups.
Smooth
Smooth Purlhounds are one of the newest additions to the breed, the thick mane bred out of the hounds to make it more efficient in herding cattle and running through thick undergrowth. Sharing the quick speed and agility of its cousin the Borzoi, a lot of farmers prize a smooth Purlhound as the leader of their agricultural "pack".
Maned Smooth
Rarely used for hunting, these hounds have been specifically bred to keep their mane, but lose the thicker fur on the rest of their body. Commonly, they are shown, and there are numerous pedigree lines of maned smooths around the world.
Feathered
This variety of Purlhounds are what you could call the original ones. Before extensive selective breeding within the breed, the feathered Purlhound is what the dog looked like. Having a fairly mellow yet playful temprement, the feathered variety usually isn't shown or used in hunting but, in western countries especially, are used to make superb house pets.
Rough
Rough Purlhounds are the rarest form. There are very few distributed across the world and all are highly valued. Some of them are shown at high profile dog shows and are one of the only dogs that will win over a maned smooth Purlhound. However, when bred it is very rare that they will pass on the rough fur gene.
Smooth
Smooth Purlhounds are one of the newest additions to the breed, the thick mane bred out of the hounds to make it more efficient in herding cattle and running through thick undergrowth. Sharing the quick speed and agility of its cousin the Borzoi, a lot of farmers prize a smooth Purlhound as the leader of their agricultural "pack".
Maned Smooth
Rarely used for hunting, these hounds have been specifically bred to keep their mane, but lose the thicker fur on the rest of their body. Commonly, they are shown, and there are numerous pedigree lines of maned smooths around the world.
Feathered
This variety of Purlhounds are what you could call the original ones. Before extensive selective breeding within the breed, the feathered Purlhound is what the dog looked like. Having a fairly mellow yet playful temprement, the feathered variety usually isn't shown or used in hunting but, in western countries especially, are used to make superb house pets.
Rough
Rough Purlhounds are the rarest form. There are very few distributed across the world and all are highly valued. Some of them are shown at high profile dog shows and are one of the only dogs that will win over a maned smooth Purlhound. However, when bred it is very rare that they will pass on the rough fur gene.
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