BEING BORZOI
tales of adventures
Introduction
Over the years I have participated in the Borzoi News and Show Borzoi
email lists, there have been many wonderful first person stories from List
members, sharing their daily adventures with their Borzoi. Some have been
hilariously funny, others sad and touching, but all have displayed the
true essence of our wonderful breed. The writers paint such wonderful
pctures of their hounds that I frequently said to myself; "I can just
see it!" What followed last fall was my observation on the lists that
we should compile these tales into a book for everyone to enjoy. To my
amazement and delight, up stepped several people saying that if I would
like to do this project, they would be pleased to assist.
Thus Being Borzoi was born. The may who
have leant their expertise to the various tasks are so talented and
knowledgeable that each has contributed significantly. New friendships
have been born of this collaboration, and we have become a family of
Borzoi friends. We have been overwhzelmed with the grat response from
readers with stories and pictures along with enthusiasm and the good
wishes of Borzoi lovers from around the world.
We, who have come together to create this
book, hope dog lovers everywhere will enjoy our collection of anecdotes,
tales, stories, and pictures. If some of the stories bring a tear to your
eye, or a smile to your lips, our goal has been achieved, as wehave been
able to portray the Borzoi in all their guises. May you recognize the love,
humor, faithfulness, an mischief as they come together in one lovely
package. Then you will agree we have created an image that truly reveals
the essence of Being Borzoi.
Gloria Smith
