Tazy
Tazy is a breed of sighthound hunting dog originating from Kazakhstan.[1][2][3] Though it looks similar to Saluki sighthound, it is a different dog breed.
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Origin | Kazakhstan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Breed status | Not recognised as a breed by any major kennel club. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dog (domestic dog) |
History
Tazys are used in Kazakhstan primarily for hunting and are considered one of the oldest dog breeds in the world.[4] Tazys are not recognized by any major kennel clubs, including the American Kennel Club, United Kennel Club, Canadian Kennel Club, or the Fédération Cynologique Internationale.[5] Presently, there are barely 300 purebred dogs and the Kazakhstan government is trying to prevent the dog from becoming extinct.[4][5]
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.[5] 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.[4]
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References
- "Tazy: Speedy Dog of the Steppes in a Race Against Extinction – National Geographic Blog". blog.nationalgeographic.org.
- "Kazakhs in bid to save endangered dog". 1 October 2014 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- "Tazy Dog Breed to be Recovered – The Astana Times". 23 June 2014.
- "Я пришёл к тебе с тобетом - Архив новостей - Общественно-политическая газета "Время"". www.time.kz.
- "Каждый охотник желает тазы - Спорт и около - Общественно-политическая газета "Время"". www.time.kz.