Kazakh Tazy

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Kazakh Tazy
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Origin Kazakhstan
Traits
Height Males 60 to 72 centimetres (24 to 28 in)
Females 55 to 60 centimetres (22 to 24 in)
Weight Males 32–35 kilograms (71–77 lb)
Females 20–30 kilograms (44–66 lb)
Coat short coat
Kennel club standards
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog ( domestic dog )

Kazakh Tazy is a breed of sighthound hunting dog originating from Kazakhstan. [1] [2] [3] Though it looks similar to the Saluki sighthound, it is a related but different dog breed. [4]

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Tazys are used in Kazakhstan primarily for hunting and are considered one of the oldest dog breeds in the world. [5] Tazys are recognized by International Canine Federation, [6] but are not recognized by American Kennel Club, United Kennel Club nor Canadian Kennel Club. [7] Presently, there are barely 300 purebred dogs and the Kazakhstan government is trying to prevent the dog from becoming extinct. [5] [7]

History

Ancestry

The ancestry of this breed is unclear. [1] The Tazy shares DNA with many similar-looking dog breeds in North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia. [1] The breed has a high level of genetic diversity. [4] [8]

Ancient History

In nomadic times, Tazies were prized for their skill at running down and killing wolves. [1] They were also used to hunt hares, wild boars, foxes, badgers, deer, and saigas. [4] They had a special status in Kazakh culture, with it being considered taboo to refer to this breed merely as a dog. [1] It was said that a Kazakh would trade 47 horses for a single Tazy. [1]

Modern History

In 2014, the national hunting group Kanzonar organized a Tazy dog show in Astana. [1] [9] This was done to spread awareness of the breed. [1] The breed was accepted by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale in September 2024. [10]

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. [7] 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. [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Tazy: Speedy Dog of the Steppes in a Race Against Extinction – National Geographic Blog". blog.nationalgeographic.org. 15 January 2016.
  2. ↑ "Kazakhs in bid to save endangered dog". BBC News. 1 October 2014.
  3. ↑ "Tazy Dog Breed to be Recovered – The Astana Times". 23 June 2014.
  4. 1 2 3 Perfilyeva A, et al.(2023) Kazakh national dog breed Tazy: What do we know? PLoS ONE 18(3): e0282041. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282041
  5. 1 2 3 "Я пришёл к тебе с тобетом - Архив новостей - Общественно-политическая газета "Время"". www.time.kz.
  6. ↑ "The Tazy breed has been recognized by the International Canine Federation – KazInform". 4 Sep 2024.
  7. 1 2 3 "Каждый охотник желает тазы - Спорт и около - Общественно-политическая газета "Время"". www.time.kz.
  8. ↑ Perfilyeva, Anastassiya; Bespalova, Kira; Bespalov, Sergey; Begmanova, Mamura; Kuzovleva, Yelena; Vishnyakova, Olga; Nazarenko, Inna; Abylkassymova, Gulnar; Perfilyeva, Yuliya; Plakhov, Konstantin; Djansugurova, Leyla; Bekmanov, Bakhytzhan (2023-07-03). "Homozygosity mapping in the Kazakh national dog breed Tazy". Scientific Reports. 13 (1): 10735. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-37990-5 . ISSN   2045-2322. PMC   10318078 .
  9. ↑ tengrinews.kz (2014-09-29). "Efforts to preserve rare nomad dog breed in Kazakhstan". Главные новости Казахстана - Tengrinews.kz. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
  10. ↑ Kazakh Tazy. Fédération Cynologique Internationale, 2024. Retrieved Sept 7 2024.
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