Standard and function
How to read the Tazy standard without reducing it to a checklist
The FCI standard is a reference for describing a typical representative of the breed: its features are read together, not as a test based on one number or photograph. It does not replace an assessment of an individual dog.
Desirable height at withers. The standard allows up to 2 cm above the upper limit when typical sighthound proportions are retained.
Desirable height at withers. The same allowance applies only above the upper limit and does not replace an overall assessment of conformation.
Group 10, Section 1; the official authentic language of the standard is English.
Silhouette and proportions
The standard describes the Tazy as a harmonious, elegant, medium to above-medium sighthound with lean, developed muscle. The body is slightly longer than the height at withers; assessment begins with the overall silhouette, not one measurement.
A detail is not a separate ideal
The document describes the head, ears, eyes, body, and limbs in detail. No single feature should be separated from its context: read it alongside overall type, proportions, and movement rather than treating one photograph as a final assessment.
Movement matters more than the pose
In its movement section, the standard names an easy free trot, a short gallop while searching, and a full rushing gallop in pursuit. A photograph or show pose cannot give the full picture of how a dog moves.
Coat and colour
Body hair is soft, smooth, and short, with a winter undercoat possible. Feathering is described on the ears, legs, and tail, while colour and marking variants are listed in the document. For an exact comparison, open the full standard rather than relying on a shortened account.
How to use this chapter
- Open the full authentic FCI standard in English
- Compare silhouette, proportions, movement, and coat together rather than one feature at a time
- For show or breeding assessment, consult a qualified specialist
- For health and welfare, use separate veterinary evidence rather than the standard
This material is informational. Diagnosis, treatment, diet, and safe exercise must be determined for the individual dog by a qualified professional.