With her long snout … long body … and foresightful legs , this beautiful sighthound is anything but average !

The internet ca n’t get enough of this TikTok dog — a 5 - foot-7borzoibeauty who ’s probably taller than you .

Formerly know as a Russian wolfhound , borzoi are a sighthound hunt breed once favored in the 1800s by Russian aristocrats . Russian wolfhound , " swift " in Russian , were bred to hunt in expectant packs . today , the stock is comfortably known for theirlaid - backtemperament — but they ’re still so , so tall .

Borzoi is big dog and is big tiktok

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Their distinctive appearance is certainly striking . So , it ’s no surprise followers first noticeEris the Borzoi ’s leggy look . resemble agreyhoundwith a long coat , Eris has a long - nosed face and looooong cream - colored consistency . In thisTikTok videoshe has her front paws alight on top of a pack of cards railing — her fundament wagging as she looks over at something of interest .

But , it ’s thenext videothat founder Eris fans their answer . Responding to a doubt , Eris ’s owner posted a follow - up snippet with the beautiful borzoi to the full stretch out out , paw lay on top of a tall backyard fence . The subtitle reading , " Like 5'7 " ish , " putting an end to the speculation for some 18 million spectator .

All I can say is that ’s one tall dog-iron ! But even Eris does n’t come close to Freddy the Great Dane , read holderfor improbable surviving blackguard measure a walloping 7 feet 5.5 inches !

Generally , borzoi will measure about 26 inches and tall — but that ’s when they have all four feet on the floor . They ’ll weigh between 60 and 105 pounds , so , yeah , they ’re large . But they ’re also refined , lithe , and leisurely dog who will lie with spending time with you . Just check that they have enough room to run . ( you may learn more about Russian wolfhound atour comprehensive breed guide . )

We ’re happy to have a behind - the - scene look at this distinctive breed ( Eris in particular)—and if it ’s your first time meeting a Russian wolfhound … well , then your welcome !