Borzoi Art
Borzoi art is the one case where the profile is not a compromise but the point. The head is so long and narrow that a head-on photo foreshortens it into a flat shape and loses the breed entirely. Turn him side on, and the outline does almost all of the work before any style is applied.
Absurdly elegant and entirely aware of it. Borzoi were kept by Russian aristocracy who gave them as gifts rather than selling them, and the manner survived the change in circumstances. They are aloof with strangers, gentle at home, and impossible to photograph badly in profile.
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How to create a custom Borzoi portrait
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Upload your photo
Choose a clear, well-lit photo of your Borzoi — any smartphone photo works.
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Choose a style
Pick from 85 portrait styles. The styles recommended above are favorites for Borzois.
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Select your format
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Frequently asked questions about Borzoi portraits
Why does his face look wrong in my photos?
Because you are probably shooting head on. A Borzoi's skull is exceptionally long and narrow, so from the front it compresses into a flat, broad shape that looks nothing like the dog. In profile it reads correctly straight away.
What does the name mean?
Swift, in Russian. The breed was called the Russian Wolfhound in English for many years, which describes the job: hunting wolves in pairs and threes across open country.
Will the long silky coat and neck frill be kept?
Yes, both, as your photo shows them. The frill at the neck is a large part of the silhouette and it varies a great deal between individual dogs and with the season.
Is a large size sensible for a dog this shape?
Every size is portrait-shaped, so a profile composition sits differently from a head study. For a long-headed breed the 12 by 16 canvas at $84.99 or the 16 by 20 at $99.99 give the shape room to breathe.
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Last updated June 2026