The Tazy’s temperament

The FCI standard describes the Tazy as balanced and agile, able to assess a situation and decide quickly. In everyday life it is calm, unobtrusive and self-confident; with strangers, it is reserved. Independence is particularly evident in its work, where a sighthound must respond quickly to the movement of prey.

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The Tazy’s working temperament includes enthusiasm for hunting, manoeuvrability and endurance. It uses both sight and scent when searching and pursuing. Calm behaviour at home alone cannot tell you how an individual Tazy will respond to a running animal: the standard describes breed qualities, not the reliability of a particular dog in that situation.

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Reward the behaviour you want with food, play or another reward your dog enjoys. The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, AVSAB, recommends reward-based training and advises against methods that cause pain or fear. This guidance applies to dogs generally.

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Puppy socialization includes people, animals, sounds, surfaces and places. Choose safe situations where your puppy can explore without intense fear or being overwhelmed. If the puppy becomes frightened, freezes or tries to leave, do not force the encounter to continue. AVSAB recommends maintaining varied, positive experiences as the dog grows up.

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An adult should always supervise children around dogs, including the family pet. Do not let children disturb a dog that is eating or sleeping, pull its ears or climb on it. Provide a quiet resting place and teach children to leave the dog alone there. These RSPCA rules apply to every breed.

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