How Much Does a Borzoi Cost? (2026 Full Cost Breakdown)

As a tall, large sighthound the Borzoi carries big-dog costs despite its lean build. Food is US$354–708 a year and routine veterinary care US$600–900. The first year reaches about US$3,483–8,244 once the US$420–1,675 of setup is folded in.

The long, silky coat needs regular brushing to stay free of tangles but not heavy salon work, so grooming sits at US$300–450 a year. It's a moderate cost, lighter than the coat's length might suggest because the hair is fine rather than dense.

Health risk is moderate. The breed has documented cardiac murmurs and valve regurgitation, gastric dilatation-volvulus from its deep chest, osteosarcoma typical of sighthounds, and a lean body that makes it sensitive to anesthesia during any procedure. Those set an adult insurance premium at US$809–1,511 a year, with puppies at US$647–1,208 and seniors at US$2,050–3,237. The bloat and heart risks are the main reason a mid-risk breed still carries meaningful premiums.

Bloat surgery or heart care would land on top of these figures, since the annual and lifetime totals cover routine care and leave emergencies separate. The anesthesia sensitivity is worth flagging as a cost factor, because any surgery on a Borzoi calls for extra care, though that too falls outside the annual number. Overall its costs are typical for a large dog, with no single line running unusually high. That balance keeps the Borzoi's yearly figure in the mid-range for a large breed, with the choice of policy tier the biggest swing factor. Its wide purchase range of US$1,000–3,000 means the up-front cost varies more than the steady yearly figure does.