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From Shirley Makeiv, Penticton, British Col' 
This is Zoe. She is the most gentle, loving and beautiful of pets.
   

   
AKC Group Hound
Class Hound
Country of Origin Russia
First Registered 1891
Colors Any color acceptable.
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Coat Type Silky, flat, and wavy or rather curly; never woolly.
Height 27 - 31 inches
Weight 75 - 105 lbs.
Life Span 10 - 12 Years
Litter Size 6 - 7
Health Concerns Progressive retinal atrophy, gastric torsion.
Temperament Active, intelligent.
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