FCI Standard No. 372
Hunting purpose
The standard defines the Tazy’s use for hunting: searching, chasing and catching game; coursing is also listed.
The FCI classification does not require a working trial for the breed.
Kazakhstan's national breed
The Kazakh Tazy
The Tazy’s hunting purpose and breed characteristics are set out in FCI Standard No. 372.
Kazakhstan · FCI No. 372 · Group 10 – Sighthounds
History and heritage
A Kazakh and Tazy in an archival photograph
The photograph shows a man beside several dogs. The Wikimedia Commons record lists the Russian Academy of Sciences Archive as the source and dates the file to 1927.
Archival photograph
Archival photograph: a Kazakh and Tazy, 1927
The file record marks the photographer’s name with a question mark and gives no place or circumstances for the photograph.
Open the history FCI Standard No. 372Height and movement in the standard
FCI No. 372 gives a desired height of 63–70 cm for males and 58–65 cm for females; the trot is free, with full gallop in pursuit.
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Kazakh Tazy and the FCI
On 3 September 2024, the FCI accepted the Kazakh Tazy on a preliminary basis. Kazakhstan is listed as its country of origin; the breed is assigned number 372 in Group 10 – Sighthounds.
Official FCI record ↗
FCI status
What provisional recognition means
The FCI lists the Kazakh Tazy as provisionally recognized.
Read the recognition timeline → History and heritageA breed with a long memory
Documents, research, archival images, written records and family accounts reveal different parts of the Tazy's history.
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About the breedAppearance, size, character, movement and the defining features of the Tazy.Explore the section →
Living with a TazyA suitable environment, safety, exercise, consistent training and daily attention.Read the guide →
History and heritageDocuments, research, images, oral tradition and family stories; each source answers different questions.Explore the history →
Explore the breed
Key Tazy topics
Start with the breed, then explore its standard, history, health and the practicalities of living with a Tazy.
Breed
About the breed
Appearance, size, character and movement – features best understood together.
History and heritageHistory through sources
Documents, research, archival images, written records and family accounts.
StandardOfficial FCI Standard No. 372
The official breed description, explained in plain language and in professional detail.
Health and geneticsWhat is known about Tazy health
What is supported by evidence about the breed, and what still needs more data.
Living with a Tazy
Life with a Tazy starts beyond the show ring
Is a Tazy right for me?Consider your lifestyle and whether you can provide a suitable environment, safety, exercise and daily attention.Find out →
Choosing a breederMeet adult dogs and check the parents, documents and the puppy's rearing conditions.Open the guide →
Tazy healthWe distinguish general veterinary guidance from findings demonstrated specifically for the Tazy.Read about health →
Sources and correctionsHow to suggest a primary source or report an inaccuracy that can be checked.How it works →
Participation and trust