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Taigan

The Taigan is a breed from Kyrgyzstan, standing 23–27 in at the withers, weighing 55–73 lb. Recorded lifespan is 11–13 yrs.

A photograph of the Taigan
Origin
Kyrgyzstan
Height
23–27 in
Weight
55–73 lb
Lifespan
11–13 yrs

Among the 500 breeds here with recorded measurements, the Taigan is taller than 74% of the measured breeds, heavier than 68%.

Breeds that look like the Taigan

A neural network trained to tell breeds apart by sight read all 510 photographs in this reference, and these are the 6 it placed closest to the Taigan.

Side by side

Height 0–38 in

  1. Taigan
    23–27 in
  2. Karakachanno recorded figure
  3. Brittany
    17–21 in
  4. Welsh Springer Spaniel
    18–19 in
  5. Russian Spaniel
    15–18 in
  6. Wetterhoun
    21–23 in
  7. Irish Red and White Setter
    24–26 in

Weight 0–220 lb

  1. Taigan
    55–73 lb
  2. Karakachanno recorded figure
  3. Brittany
    30–45 lb
  4. Welsh Springer Spaniel
    40–45 lb
  5. Russian Spaniel
    20–35 lb
  6. Wetterhoun
    33–44 lb
  7. Irish Red and White Setter
    50–70 lb

Lifespan 0–20 yrs

  1. Taigan
    11–13 yrs
  2. Karakachanno recorded figure
  3. Brittany
    12–16 yrs
  4. Welsh Springer Spaniel
    12–15 yrs
  5. Russian Spaniel
    ~14 yrs
  6. Wetterhoun
    ~13 yrs
  7. Irish Red and White Setter
    10–12 yrs

Nothing here was grouped by hand. The ranking is an opinion about appearance, not about ancestry, which is why it sometimes puts together breeds no kennel club would — and why it is worth looking at the photographs rather than taking the order on trust.

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