Related breedBloodhound1000 to 1100 · Belgium, FranceTaigan at a glance
- Origin
- Tian Shan, Kyrgyzstan
- Appeared
- 500 CE to 1990 (uncertain)
- Family
- Mediterranean
- Type
- Sighthound
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- 12 to 14 years
- Recognised by
- No major club
- Status
- Living
The name. Kyrgyz taigan, the local name of this mountain hunting sighthound.
Same familyCane Corso1000 to 1996 · ItalyFamily and relatives
Sister breeds
Same family: Mediterranean
Afghan Hound, Azawakh, Cirneco dell'Etna, Estrela Mountain Dog, Ibizan Hound, Kangal Shepherd Dog
Same time, same continent
Afghan Hound, Japanese Chin, Kangal Shepherd Dog, Lhasa Apso, Pekingese, Samoyed
Same eraIcelandic Sheepdog874 CE to 1969 · IcelandPlace in time
The Taigan appears 500 CE to 1990 (uncertain), in the Early Middle Ages, when 79 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Taigan is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
