Tazy

Tazy is a breed of greyhound hunting dog from Kazakhstan.[1][2][3]

Tazy
Origin	Kazakhstan
Breed status	Not recognised as a breed by any major kennel club.
Traits Weight Male 32–35 kilograms (71–77 lb) Female 20–30 kilograms (44–66 lb) Height Male 60 to 72 centimetres (24 to 28 in) Female 55 to 60 centimetres (22 to 24 in) Coat short coat Life span 9–12 years
Dog (domestic dog)

History

Tazys are used in Kazakhstan for hunting and is considered one the oldest breeds in the world.[4]

Tazys are not recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale.[5]

At present 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 dogs.

Temperament

Tazy are independent and aloof to strangers.[5]

Tazys are known for their playfulness, endurance and vigilance. Tazys can run long distances at speeds of 12-15 kilometers (7–9 miles) per hour.[4]

References

1. "Tazy: Speedy Dog of the Steppes in a Race Against Extinction – National Geographic Blog". blog.nationalgeographic.org.
2. "Kazakhs in bid to save endangered dog". 1 October 2014 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
3. "Tazy Dog Breed to be Recovered – The Astana Times". 23 June 2014.
4. "Я пришёл к тебе с тобетом - Архив новостей - Общественно-политическая газета "Время"". www.time.kz.
5. "Каждый охотник желает тазы - Спорт и около - Общественно-политическая газета "Время"". www.time.kz.