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Saxafrax Borzoi Preservation breeder of AKC borzoi for sport and conformation in the Pacific Northwest.

30/01/2026

The Office Of Veterinary Clinical Investigation-OVCI is currently recruiting sighthound breed dogs for a clinical trial aimed at identifying genetic mutations associated with heart disease.

They are seeking Borzoi, Greyhound, Saluki, Afghan, and Whippet dogs of any age that have been diagnosed with heart disease.

To learn more and see if your dog may qualify, visit https://studypages.com/s/genetics-of-inherited-heart-disease-in-borzoi-greyhound-saluki-afghan-and-whippet-dogs-240845/.

A very belated 4-month (and in Rook’s case, 4.25-month) stack lineup of the Copyedits Litter. We are so pleased with how...
07/01/2026

A very belated 4-month (and in Rook’s case, 4.25-month) stack lineup of the Copyedits Litter. We are so pleased with how these babies are growing up. They’re settling so well into their new homes with their new dog buddies, taking on new adventures and settings with resilience and curiosity, and learning the ropes to dog life.

Incredibly grateful to their people, who have risen to the challenge of puppy raising with enthusiasm and dedication.

In order, we have Rook ("Ampersand"), who now lives with Megan Richards; Lexicon, aka The Bounty S**g, who spreads chaos with Charles Hof; Syllabus/Scylla ("Syntax"), who has joined our pack here at Saxafrax; Cedilla, who is growing out with us a bit longer but will be headed to her new home soon; Typo, who may or may not have a solidified new name yet but happily lives with Kendall Simpson; and Serif, who is staying with co-breeder Sy Shaff of Pan Hounds.

The past 8 weeks have flown by. The has now met nearly 60 unique people, 30 animals including 7 different dog breeds, ...
22/10/2025

The past 8 weeks have flown by. The has now met nearly 60 unique people, 30 animals including 7 different dog breeds, cats, goats, and chickens, been exposed to a litany of sounds and sights, visited several novel locations, and have traveled 450 miles of car trips, including their first vet visit for vaccines and microchips.

This bunch has been such a confident, easygoing group, who have taken everything in stride. No car sickness, very little fuss, and eager to explore new situations and make friends. To say they have been a joy is an understatement. While so many personal hardships have dealt emotional blows of late, they remain a constant source of wonder, love, and resilience.

A special thank you is due to everyone who has come and visited with them, to fellow borzoi breeders Monica Barry and Kristina Terra for joining us at their 8 week conformation evals and sharing their thoughts on the litter, and to for hosting that puppy party and taking their 8 week photos.

And my eternal gratitude to co-breeders and for everything they do. I could not imagine walking this path without their support and hard work, and I believe each of our puppies is better off for the help we give each other in order to help them get off on the best footing we can provide. Just three more weeks until some start to fly the nest.

14/10/2025

I am so proud of our dear Sibylline who poured her heart into the coursing field this weekend for the Chintimini Kennel Club’s AKC lure trial in Molalla. At just 18 months old, this was her first time running in the Open stake after QC’ing Saturday morning. She came away 3rd of 3 in close and hard-running competition, but Sunday was her day.

All weekend you could see things clicking for her as she got better and better at the game each run. She tied for 1st in Open, and went on to win the Best of Breed run-off, earning a 5 point major. She is now also halfway to her Senior Courser title.

I am certain her sister Cormy was watching over her and blessing her runs. I was in instant tears when they told us she had won, and my lovely competitors cried right along with me. I am so grateful for our supportive borzoi community out here. They were truly a balm to the soul after a heart-wrenching week. I am so thankful for their sportsmanship, camaraderie, and for providing a by-dog for Siby’s QC.

Four different dogs got points in our breed this weekend, and I love when that happens as it both shares the wealth among friends and serves as a sign of the quality of the competition. Congrats to all the runners, and a big thank you to the judges and club, and everyone who came together to put on a lovely trial even in the rain.

Siby is Saxafrax Wild Rushes Our Histories Interweave, JC.

When I count my blessings, these wonderfully silly, smart, stubborn dogs are among them. I cannot celebrate enough for t...
13/10/2025

When I count my blessings, these wonderfully silly, smart, stubborn dogs are among them. I cannot celebrate enough for the way that these hounds have brought out the best in me, have drawn me closer to so many of the people, animals, and things I care about in this world, and how six years later, this litter, our first litter, continues to light up our lives.

A happiest of 6th birthdays to all 10 of the , with special thanks to the 3 girls currently living here that agreed to stand still long enough for some birthday photos (in order they are Rusalka, Fennel, and Fern).

Blessings and many happy returns to:
IntSR, NatSR Saxafrax Wild Rushes Adrienne Ni Pukha Ni Pera, JC "Sanin" .borzoi
Saxafrax Wild Rushes Shou Ga Nai "Ora"
Am. CH Saxafrax Wild Rushes Adrienne C'est La Vie, JC, BCAT "Rusalka" /
AKC mjr ptd Saxafrax Wild Rushes Adrienne Luck Of The Draw, JC, CGC, TKN "Fawn"
Am. CH UKC CH Saxafrax Wild Rushes Adrienne Que Sera Sera, SC, GRC, SSR "Fennel"
Saxafrax Wild Rushes Sitting Pretty "Fancy"
AKC mjr ptd Wild Rushes Saxafrax Adrienne So Mote It Be "Sprout"
Saxafrax Wild Rushes Adrienne Simply Serendipity "Nettle"
Saxafrax Wild Rushes Come Home to Roost "Fern"
Saxafrax Wild Rushes Leap of Faith "Fester"

08/10/2025

To know her was to be completely charmed by her. An effervescent spirit full of light, love, and bouncing energy. A huge personality from the day she entered this world until the day she left it.

My heart is impossibly heavy as I write this down, ascribing reality to a tragedy that still does not feel real. Last night, we lost our beloved Cormorant after a freak accident resulted in catastrophic injury. She was rushed to the ER where they diagnosed a collapsed lung. She went into cardiac arrest shortly after arrival due to the build up of air in her chest. CPR attempts revived her, but the air pressure was too significant and caused a second arrest, which she did not recover from. The tears have not ceased since Charles first notified us of her dire status, and she was gone by the time we arrived at the hospital.

Cormy lived every moment to the fullest. She made so many friends, both human and animal, and she had an incredibly bright future. Losing a beloved borzoi is heart-wrenching under any circumstances, but to lose one so young is beyond reconciling. It is unfathomably cruel that Charles and Cormy were robbed of more time together for all of the adventures and simple domestic moments they had ahead of them. I know that every day she had was filled with joy and love, and I am eternally grateful to .pack.silkens for providing her with that.

Saxafrax Wild Rushes She’s A Will Of Her Own
4/1/2024 - 10/7/2025

With apologies for the delay in posting, we bring you the first stack photos of the . Co-breeder came to visit to help...
24/09/2025

With apologies for the delay in posting, we bring you the first stack photos of the . Co-breeder came to visit to help and I with our first round of conformation evaluations. A lot is still subject to change on these growing grubs, but we are pleased with their development so far and, data nerds that we are, look forward to tracking that development in the weeks to come.

In addition to this being the first time the babies have had practice stacking on the grooming table, we also have been continuing to fill their worlds with other firsts: meeting human babies, seeing rolling objects, hearing sudden noises, going on car rides, new textures and toys, and I think the favorite of all their new things of late: eating soaked kibble meals. They are doing great with having their nails dremeled, and getting accustomed to different routes of administering dewormer (mixed in wet food is their strong preference).

Fennel seems to be getting closer to wanting to wean them, but is still letting them nurse a few times a day. Siby continues to be an exceptional assistant puppy raiser, licking the pups and letting them climb all over her. Dresden (our silken) is getting excited that they are almost ready to play with him.

Our hearts truly burst with love every time we look at them.

Things have been rapidly changing over here as the exits the transition stage and enters the critical socialization pe...
16/09/2025

Things have been rapidly changing over here as the exits the transition stage and enters the critical socialization period. They are all working on developing their core strength and are up on all fours with a surprising amount of mobility. All eyes are open and they have begun reacting to sounds.

Now begins our quest to make sure they experience something new every day to develop neutral or positive associations with their wider world. We took them outside for their first trips to the puppy yard, introduced a low litterbox to their indoor pen, and have let them begun lapping up formula as their first steps toward weaning.

They have begun to interact with our household pets (Siby is truly obsessed and has appointed herself Fennel’s stand-in; she even tries to nurse them), are up to 21 human visitors, and are experiencing new toys, objects, sounds, and surfaces. We are so in love with them and starting to learn who they are as individuals.

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Two whole weeks with the and I feel like someone is playing tricks on me. Every time we turn around, they are suddenly...
09/09/2025

Two whole weeks with the and I feel like someone is playing tricks on me. Every time we turn around, they are suddenly bigger. This weekend, eyes started peeping open. Today is the last day of Early Neurological Stimulation and Early Scent Introduction exercises. Favorite scents included a reindeer pelt and fresh dill. The babies are all toddling around up on all fours, and have begun to test the waters of playing with each other.

Fennel continues to be a diligent mom, although she certainly has been taking more breaks and has been excited to get back to light exercise to cure the boredom of the endless sleep-eat routine of neonates.

I really can’t believe they are so big and active already. We are very excited to watch as individual personalities start to emerge and their worlds began to expand this week with sights and soon, sounds.

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If you thought part one of Fennel’s maternity shoot was magical, then please make sure you’re sitting down before viewin...
29/08/2025

If you thought part one of Fennel’s maternity shoot was magical, then please make sure you’re sitting down before viewing part two, which is somehow even more adorable.

In real time, Fennel has been doing wonderful with the now 5 day old pups. We are so grateful for how easy she makes motherhood look and feel. The puppies are making steady weight gains, Fennel is healing well from surgery, and we have been basking in the awe of it all. We couldn’t do any of this without this wonderful girl.

We are giving extra kisses to her and the babes on all your behalves!

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Individual day-old grub photos of the fresh off the press. Introducing:* Ampersand, aka Sandi, naturally whelped red/g...
26/08/2025

Individual day-old grub photos of the fresh off the press. Introducing:

* Ampersand, aka Sandi, naturally whelped red/gold spotted girl
* Lexicon, aka Lexi or Connie, mystery tri or sabled red spotted girl 1
* Syntax, c-section red/gold spotted girl
* Cedilla, mystery tri or sabled red spotted girl 2
* Typo, red/gold spotted boy
* Serif, mystery tri or sabled red spotted girl 3

The last two photos are also of Serif (photo 7 feat. Mama Fennel), because they were too cute to not include in the set. Photos by

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