Key takeaways
- A Borzoi puppy from a U.S. breeder costs about $1,000-$3,000 per Spot Pet Insurance, and rescue adoption runs roughly $50-$500.
- PetBudget's model puts year one at $5,594 and each later year at about $3,149, or $262 a month, with a lifetime cost near $37,084 over an 11-year life.
- Bloat is the biggest emergency, with surgery at $2,000-$7,500 per MetLife, and grooming a long silky coat adds $507 a year to the budget.
How much is a Borzoi? The Borzoi price starts at $1,000-$3,000 for a puppy from a U.S. breeder and $50-$500 to adopt. PetBudget's model puts the first year at $5,594 and the full 11-year life at about $37,084, because a tall, deep-chested dog needs a silky coat brushed, a lot of food and a vet who knows sighthounds.
Borzoi price at a glance
The Borzoi price is $1,000-$3,000 for a breeder puppy, $50-$500 to adopt, and about $3,149 a year to keep after year one. The table puts the main numbers side by side.
| Cost | Typical amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy from a breeder | $1,000-$3,000 | Spot Pet Insurance, updated September 21, 2026 |
| Puppy, West | $2,000-$3,000 | Spot Pet Insurance |
| Puppy, South | $1,000-$2,000 | Spot Pet Insurance |
| Rescue or adoption fee | $50-$500 | Spot Pet Insurance |
| First-year total | $5,594 | PetBudget model |
| Each year after year one | $3,149 | PetBudget model |
| Monthly cost after year one | $262 | PetBudget model |
| Lifetime cost (11-year life) | $37,084 | PetBudget model |
$5,594
First-year cost of a Borzoi in PetBudget's model, including a $1,100 puppy, vaccines, supplies, training, food, grooming and insurance. See the full Borzoi cost breakdown.
Photo: Sergey Khantsis / Wikimedia Commons, CC0
How much does a Borzoi cost to buy?
A Borzoi puppy costs $1,000-$3,000 from most U.S. breeders, and the West runs the highest. Spot Pet Insurance's Borzoi cost guide lists regional prices. The South runs $1,000-$2,000 and the Midwest $1,200-$2,000. The Northeast runs $1,500-$2,500 and the West $2,000-$3,000. The page lists both a September 21, 2026 header date and a December 3, 2025 body date, so treat the update date as uncertain.
PetBudget's model uses $1,100, which fits the South and the low end of the Midwest. A Western breeder quoting $3,000 would put year one near $7,494. Swap in your own quote in the pet cost calculator.
The breed ranked 99th in the American Kennel Club's 2025 most popular breeds, updated August 11, 2026. That is a small registry, so expect to wait for a litter. The AKC's Borzoi breed profile describes a calm, agreeable dog that can run 35 to 40 miles per hour.
Borzoi cost: breeder versus rescue
The Borzoi cost is lowest at a rescue and highest from a Western show-line breeder. The table compares the paths.
| Path | Typical price | What to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Rescue or adoption | $50-$500 | Whether the fee covers spay or neuter and vaccines |
| Breeder, South | $1,000-$2,000 | Heart and thyroid test results on both parents |
| Breeder, Northeast | $1,500-$2,500 | Heart and thyroid test results on both parents |
| Breeder, West | $2,000-$3,000 | Heart and thyroid test results on both parents |
Spot says adoption fees often include spay or neuter, vaccinations and basic vet care. Borzoi rescues are small and often take dogs by waiting list. Ask the rescue about the dog's history with small animals, because the breed was built to chase.
A very low price from a seller who does not test the parents is a warning sign. A heart problem in a large dog turns a $1,000 puppy into a long-term bill.
Borzoi cost in year one
A Borzoi costs $5,594 in year one in PetBudget's model, and $2,606 of that is one-time setup. The remaining $2,988 is recurring care for the first twelve months.
| Line item | First year |
|---|---|
| Puppy (model input) | $1,100 |
| Insurance | $955 |
| Routine vet care | $770 |
| Food | $756 |
| Initial vet visit and vaccinations | $700 |
| Starter supplies | $546 |
| Grooming | $507 |
| Training classes | $260 |
| Total | $5,594 |
Spot lists initial supplies at $245-$925, microchipping at $25-$50 and vaccinations at $225-$300. PetBudget's setup lines sit inside those ranges. A tall dog needs a big crate and a tall feeder, so see the puppy supplies list and the first-year pet cost ledger for how setup adds up.
Borzoi monthly and yearly cost
After the first year, a Borzoi costs about $3,149 a year, or $262 a month, in PetBudget's model. Insurance, vet care and food make up 70% of it.
| Line item | Per year |
|---|---|
| Insurance | $955 |
| Routine vet care | $770 |
| Food | $756 |
| Grooming | $507 |
| Supplies and toys | $161 |
| Total | $3,149 |
Spot puts monthly costs at $147-$307 or more, with food at $17-$37, grooming at $65-$100 and vet care at $65-$170. The model's $756 for food is about $63 a month, well above Spot's low figure, because it is sized for a dog that can reach 105 pounds. Spot also lists boarding at $25-$85 per day and dog walking at $15-$25 per half hour. See dog and pet sitting boarding cost if you travel.
The long silky coat sets grooming at $507 a year in the model. Brushing at home trims that. Coat pricing is covered in dog grooming cost, and food tiers in dog food cost.
Health costs behind the Borzoi cost
The biggest bills come from the stomach, the heart and cancer. PetBudget's breed data lists bloat, cardiac disease and hypothyroidism as the key conditions and rates the breed's health risk 4 out of 5.
| Condition | Typical cost or risk | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bloat (GDV) emergency surgery | $2,000-$7,500 | MetLife Pet Insurance bloat guide |
| Bloat surgery, lower estimate | $1,500-$3,000 | Spot Pet Insurance |
| Cancer treatment | $500-$10,000 | Spot Pet Insurance |
| Dental disease | $400-$800 | Spot Pet Insurance |
| Dogs without a gastropexy that bloat again | 76% | VIN article on canine bloat risk factors |
| Dogs with a gastropexy that bloat again | 6% | VIN article on canine bloat risk factors |
Bloat is the one to plan for. The VCA Animal Hospitals page on gastric dilatation-volvulus describes a stomach that fills with gas and twists. That is a surgical emergency in deep-chested dogs. The VIN article reports that 76% of dogs without a gastropexy bloat again, against 6% of dogs with one. Ask your vet about a preventive gastropexy during neutering.
76% vs 6%
Share of dogs that bloat again without a gastropexy versus with one, per a VIN review of canine bloat risk factors. PetBudget sets a $4,000 emergency reserve for a Borzoi. See the emergency vet cost guide.
The Merck Veterinary Manual covers the other two listed conditions. See its pages on dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs and hypothyroidism in dogs. Ask breeders for heart and thyroid results on both parents. Sighthounds can also react unusually to some anesthetics, as one Purina Pro Club article on sighthound anesthesia explains for Greyhounds. Tell every vet the breed before surgery. For cancer costs, see dog and cat cancer treatment cost.
Borzoi cost over a lifetime
The Borzoi lifetime cost is $37,084 in PetBudget's model, and the first year is 15% of it. The table adds the first-year total to each later year at $3,149.
| Point in life | Total spent so far |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | $5,594 |
| Year 5 | $18,190 |
| Year 10 | $33,935 |
| Year 11 (lifetime) | $37,084 |
Spot Pet Insurance puts the average at about $25,495 and the range at $12,335-$42,190, excluding emergency care. The model sits between the average and the top of that range because it includes $955 a year of insurance. It assumes no major surgery. One bloat emergency or a cancer diagnosis would add thousands to any row. Use the pet cost calculator to add an emergency line. You can also see Borzoi next to Greyhound in the breed comparison tool, or read the Irish wolfhound price guide for another tall breed.
Borzoi price scenarios for year one
The Borzoi price you pay changes year one by thousands, but not later years. The table swaps the puppy price in PetBudget's $5,594 model and leaves every other line alone.
| Scenario | Puppy price | Year-one total |
|---|---|---|
| Rescue at the top of Spot's range | $500 | $4,994 |
| Bottom of the breeder range (South) | $1,000 | $5,494 |
| PetBudget model | $1,100 | $5,594 |
| Midwest top of range | $2,000 | $6,494 |
| West top of range | $3,000 | $7,494 |
A Western breeder's top price costs $1,900 more than the model's puppy. Regional gaps are real, so a flight to a Midwest or Southern breeder can pay for itself. Add the travel cost and a health-test review before you decide.
Borzoi cost compared with other tall breeds
The Borzoi costs $517 more per year than the Greyhound in PetBudget's model, mostly because of the coat. The table pulls each breed's totals from the same model, so the lines are comparable.
| Breed | First year | Per year after | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borzoi | $5,594 | $3,149 | $37,084 |
| Greyhound | $5,077 | $2,632 | $34,029 |
| Saluki | $4,894 | $2,449 | $31,833 |
| Irish wolfhound | $6,482 | $3,634 | $28,286 |
The Borzoi's grooming line is $507 a year, against $78 for the Greyhound. That one line explains most of the gap. The Borzoi also has a longer model life than the Irish wolfhound, 11 years against 7, which is why its lifetime total is higher despite a lower yearly bill. Read the Greyhound dog price guide for the breed with the shortest coat of the group.
Insurance for a Borzoi
Insurance is the biggest line in the yearly Borzoi budget at $955 a year in PetBudget's model. The model starts from the national average for dogs in the NAPHIA industry data and adjusts for size and the breed's risk tier. See how we calculate costs for the method.
Few owners carry a plan. The NAPHIA 2026 State of the Industry highlights put the U.S. dog insurance rate at 5.99% in 2025. Enroll while the puppy is young, because heart findings become pre-existing conditions fast. Read waiting periods and pre-existing conditions, then see pet insurance by breed and weigh insurance against an emergency fund.
Questions to ask a Borzoi breeder
Ask the breeder for proof in writing before you pay a deposit. The questions below come from the conditions in PetBudget's breed data.
- Have both parents had heart checks, and can you see the results?
- Were thyroid tests run on both parents?
- Has any relative died of bloat, and did the dog have a gastropexy?
- Does the contract offer a refund or replacement if a genetic problem appears?
- How have the puppies been raised around small animals and children?
A breeder who cannot answer these questions is not saving you money. Missing records usually show up later as vet bills.
How to lower the Borzoi cost
You cannot change a sighthound's anatomy, but four choices keep the bill lower.
- Insure while young. Cover the puppy before heart or thyroid findings show up on the record.
- Ask about a gastropexy. Doing it during neutering is far cheaper than emergency bloat surgery.
- Brush at home. A good comb cuts professional grooming visits on the long coat.
- Adopt first. Check Borzoi and sighthound rescues, where the $50-$500 fee often includes vaccines and neutering.
A Borzoi lives about 11 years in the model, so the lifetime total comes from steady bills added up. Dogs live in 53% of U.S. households, or about 71 million homes, per Global Pet Industry's summary of the APPA 2026 State of the Industry report. To run your own numbers with a different puppy price, open the pet cost calculator. To see the full model for this breed, visit the Borzoi breed page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Borzoi cost?
A Borzoi puppy from a U.S. breeder costs $1,000-$3,000 in Spot Pet Insurance's guide. PetBudget's model uses $1,100 and puts the first-year total at $5,594.
How much does a Borzoi cost per month?
PetBudget's model puts the ongoing cost at about $262 a month after year one. Spot Pet Insurance gives a wider range of $147-$307 or more, with grooming at $65-$100 and vet care at $65-$170.
How much does it cost to adopt a Borzoi?
Spot Pet Insurance lists adoption at $50-$500, often including spay or neuter surgery and vaccines. Borzoi rescues are small, so expect a wait.
Where are Borzoi puppies cheapest?
The South and Midwest run lowest at $1,000-$2,000 and $1,200-$2,000. The West runs highest at $2,000-$3,000, per Spot Pet Insurance.
How long do Borzoi live?
Spot Pet Insurance gives 12-14 years, while PetBudget's breed data uses 11 years for its lifetime estimate. The two sources differ, so plan for a range.
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