THE TASY DOG 

       

 

History

 

The Tasy is seen in the deserts along the Caspian Sea where  he chases hare, fox, marmot, some hooved game and even wolf. Although the Tasy is a sighthound, he also has a sharp sense of smell.  These dogs were very special and in the past have actually kept their owners from starvation.  Though progress has brought the breed to near extinction, a few individuals are working to prevent this from happening.  The Tasy should have a human companion who can
appreciate his traits, strong will, and life-sacrificing courage.  Height - 22 to 28 inches ( 56 to 71 cm).Coat type - silky yet protective with heavy fringe on the ears, tail and legs. Color - tan, black and tan, or grey.  The Tasy is seen in the deserts along the Caspian Sea where he chases hare, fox, marmot, some hooved game and even wolf. Unlike many coursing hounds, who rely purely on their acute eyesight for effectiveness, the Tasy has a nose sensitive enough to track game and begin the chase before the victim is in sight. These dogs were so necessary for the survival of men in years past that they prized above any other animal as a possession. It is reported that a purebred Tasy could once bring a price of 47 horses in his native land. However, the march of modernization has brought this breed down to near extinction. At this time, a few individuals are working hard to preserve this deserving breed.

                                      

 
The Tasy has a tapered head, an easily flexible and graceful body, a deep chest and runner's legs which all suggest its features as a coursing hound. Although it is a tough, enduring fleet hound, the Tasy lacks the refinement desired in most westernized Greyhounds. Some notable features are his ringed tail and silky yet protective coat, with heavy fringe on the ears, legs and tail. Its height is 22 to 28 inches and the colors are tan, black and tan, or gray.


While   independent and untiring, the Tasy requires a human companion who can appreciate his abilities, will and life-sacrificing courage. He is a rewarding dog to own and has much to teach us about our relationship with canines.


 

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