How much does a Borzoi puppy cost?

You’re paying for more than just a pretty face when you buy a Borzoi puppy. These dogs are expensive because responsible breeding is costly and complex. They’re large sighthounds with serious genetic health risks like bloat, cardiac conditions, and osteosarcoma, so ethical breeders spend heavily on health testing—progeny must be screened for PRA, cardiac function, and GDV risk, which adds up fast. Litters are small, often just 4-6 pups, and whelping can be risky due to their size and deep chests, sometimes requiring C-sections. That drives up costs per puppy. Borzois also rank only 103rd in AKC popularity, so there aren’t many breeders actively working with them, limiting supply but not necessarily lowering prices—specialized breeders aren’t mass-producing. You’ll see prices between $1500 and $4000, with $2500 being typical from someone doing it right. If you see a Borzoi puppy for under $1200, be wary. That likely means corners were cut—no health testing, poor breeding conditions, or worse, a puppy mill. These dogs need careful management from day one, and cheap upfront cost often means expensive vet bills later. A responsible breeder is investing thousands before a single puppy is even born, and that’s reflected in the price.