The Kazakh Tazy breed standard

The Kazakh Tazy is described in FCI Standard No. 372. Its country of origin is Kazakhstan. Group 10 covers sighthounds; Section 1 covers long-haired or fringed sighthounds. The breed is classified without an obligatory FCI working trial.

The official valid standard was published on 03.09.2024; the English edition is dated 12.09.2024. It identifies hunting and coursing as the breed’s uses.

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The Tazy is a lean, strong, well-proportioned sighthound. Its body is slightly longer than its height at the withers; long limbs, a deep chest and a tucked-up belly shape its outline. The muscles are well developed while the build remains light.

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The desired height at the withers is 63–70 cm for males and 58–65 cm for females. A variation of ±2 cm is allowed if the breed’s characteristic proportions and balance are maintained. The standard sets no body-weight range.

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The head is elongated and wedge-shaped. Long, hanging ears carry soft, wavy hair that forms the fringes known as “burka”. The tail is fine and set low, with a curve at the tip. The body coat is short and close; the ears, backs of the legs and tail carry longer hair.

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The standard describes a balanced, agile dog that acts independently. It is calm in everyday life and reserved with strangers. The trot should be light and free; a short gallop is typical when searching, and a full, rushing gallop when pursuing.

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The standard permits pale fawn through red, all shades of grey, white and black. Small white markings may appear on the muzzle, forehead, throat, chest, feet and tail tip; the muzzle may carry a light or dark mask.

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The complete document also describes the eyes, bite, neck, body, limbs, colour and faults. When assessing departures, it requires consideration of their severity and effect on the dog’s health, welfare and ability to perform its traditional work. An appearance that meets the standard does not by itself replace a veterinary examination or an assessment of breeding suitability.

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