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Tasy

Also known as Central Asian Tazi, Middleasian greyhound, Tazi.

Tasy photograph.
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Breed overview

Kazakh Tazy is a breed of sighthound hunting dog originating from Kazakhstan. Though it looks similar to the Saluki sighthound, it is a related but different dog breed. Tazys are used in Kazakhstan primarily for hunting and are considered one of the oldest dog breeds in the world. Tazys are recognized by International Canine Federation, but are not recognized by American Kennel Club, United Kennel Club nor Canadian Kennel Club. Presently, there are fewer than 300 purebred dogs, and the Kazakh government is taking action to prevent the breed from becoming extinct.

  • Breed type: dog breedBreed reference breed kind.
  • Country of origin: KazakhstanBreed reference country of origin.

Breed facts

  • In 2014, the national hunting group Kanzonar organized a Tazy dog show in Astana.
  • The breed was accepted by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale in September 2024.
  • Kazakh Tazy is a breed of sighthound hunting dog originating from Kazakhstan.
  • Though it looks similar to the Saluki sighthound, it is a related but different dog breed.
  • Tazys are used in Kazakhstan primarily for hunting and are considered one of the oldest dog breeds in the world.

Size and 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.

  • Body mass reference: 20 - 30 kgAdult breed reference quantity from the article infobox. Original value 20 - 30 kg. Unit conversion where applicable: 1 inch = 2.54 cm; 1 pound = 0.45359237 kg. Original field and references are retained in the revision-pinned article evidence.
  • Body mass reference: 32 - 35 kgAdult breed reference quantity from the article infobox. Original value 32 - 35 kg. Unit conversion where applicable: 1 inch = 2.54 cm; 1 pound = 0.45359237 kg. Original field and references are retained in the revision-pinned article evidence.
  • Height reference: 55 - 60 cmAdult breed reference quantity from the article infobox. Original value 55 - 60 cm. Unit conversion where applicable: 1 inch = 2.54 cm; 1 pound = 0.45359237 kg. Original field and references are retained in the revision-pinned article evidence.
  • Height reference: 60 - 72 cmAdult breed reference quantity from the article infobox. Original value 60 - 72 cm. Unit conversion where applicable: 1 inch = 2.54 cm; 1 pound = 0.45359237 kg. Original field and references are retained in the revision-pinned article evidence.
  • Coat length: short
  • Height category: tall
  • Height category: very_tall
  • Weight category: large
  • Weight category: medium

Personality and behavior

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.

Exercise and activities

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Training and enrichment

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Coat and grooming

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  • Coat length: short

Health and lifespan

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Breed history

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

Clubs and further reading

Sources

  1. Kazakh Tazy - WikipediaWikipedia contributors Retrieved 2026-10-14.License: CC BY-SA 4.0. Adapted excerpts from Wikipedia contributors, Kazakh Tazy, revision 1314021938. CC BY-SA 4.0. Formatting, citations and selection changed. Source history: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kazakh_Tazy&action=history
  2. Wikidata structured breed dataWikimedia contributors Retrieved 2026-10-14.License: CC0 1.0. Wikidata contributors (CC0).
  3. National C-BARQ breed and all-breed means from USA.PLOS ONE / Figshare Retrieved 2026-10-14.License: CC BY 4.0. Bohland, Kyle R.; Lilly, Meghan Leanne; Herron, Meghan E.; Arruda, Andréia G.; O’Quin, Jeanette M. (2023). National C-BARQ breed and all-breed means from USA.. PLOS ONE. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0289356.s003 CC BY 4.0. Selected rows and field names adapted; values unchanged.
  4. File:Chart środkowoazjatycki Zeila.jpgWikimedia Commons Retrieved 2026-10-14.License: CC BY-SA 3.0. Chart środkowoazjatycki Zeila.jpg - Marcin Błaszkowski. CC BY-SA 3.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chart_%C5%9Brodkowoazjatycki_Zeila.jpg. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0.
  5. Palipaws everyday care planningPalipaws Retrieved 2026-10-14.License: Palipaws original factual summaries. Palipaws. Original care-planning text, separate from breed measurements and licensed article summaries.