Tazy is a breed of
sighthound hunting dog originating from
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan, officially the Republic of Kazakhstan, is a transcontinental country located mainly in Central Asia and partly in Eastern Europe. It borders Russia to the north and west, China to the east, Kyrgyzstan to the southeast, Uzbeki ...
.
Though it looks similar to
Saluki sighthound, it is a different dog breed.
History
Tazys are used in Kazakhstan primarily for hunting and are considered one of the oldest
dog breeds
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in the world.
Tazys are not recognized by any major kennel clubs, including the
American Kennel Club,
United Kennel Club
The United Kennel Club (UKC) is a kennel club founded in 1898 in the United States. In contrast with the American Kennel Club, which is non-profit and which only clubs can join, the United Kennel Club is a profit-making corporation, open to indivi ...
,
Canadian Kennel Club, or the
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
The Fédération cynologique internationale (FCI) (English: International Canine Federation) is the largest international federation of national kennel clubs. It is based in Thuin, Belgium.
History
The FCI was founded in 1911 under the auspices ...
.
Presently, there are barely 300
purebred dogs
A dog breed is a particular strain of dog that was purposefully bred by humans to perform specific tasks, such as herding, hunting, and guarding. Dogs are the most variable mammal on Earth, with artificial selection producing around 450 globall ...
and the Kazakhstan government is trying to prevent the dog from becoming extinct.
Appearance
Tazys are medium-sized, deep-chested, and long-legged dogs, with short length hair on the body and longer hair on the tail and ears.
Temperament
Tazys tend to be independent and aloof to strangers.
The Tazy is known for their playfulness, endurance, and vigilance. Tazys can run long distances at speeds of 12-15 kilometers (7–9 miles) per hour.
See also
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Dogs portal
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List of dog breeds
References
Sighthounds
Dog breeds originating in Kazakhstan
Rare dog breeds
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