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Astana, May 26 (EFE).-<\/strong> Kazakhstan is working to revive the population of its national dog breed<\/strong>, the Tazy<\/strong> \u2014 a type of sighthound historically trained not only for nomadic herding but also for hunting wolves<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Tazy dog breed gains national recognition in Kazakhstan<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Over the past decade, the Kazakh government<\/strong> and grassroots initiatives<\/strong> have sought to enshrine the Tazy as a national treasure and a source of regional pride<\/strong>, recognizing it as one of the oldest dog breeds in the world<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Tazy is a uniquely Kazakh breed of hound. Our President and Government are taking systematic steps to preserve and revive many beautiful traditions and aspects of Kazakh heritage. The Tazy rightfully holds a place among them,\u201d Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko<\/a><\/strong> told EFE.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Three years ago, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev<\/strong> signed a law aimed at preserving the breed<\/strong>, which is medium-sized, slender, and athletic. Today, the Tazy population has grown to more than 3,500 dogs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Kazakhstan is working to restore the population of its national dog breed, the Tazy, a type of sighthound also trained for nomadic herding and wolf hunting. EFE\/ Kulpash Konyrov<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Presidential Tazys and Kazakhstan\u2019s canine diplomacy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

President Tokayev owns three purebred Tazys \u2014 named Ronnie, Nancy, and Nauryz<\/strong> \u2014 and in 2023, he gifted two puppies to French President Emmanuel Macron<\/strong> during a visit to Astana.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhen President Macron saw the dogs during a visit to Astana and expressed admiration for them, President Tokayev promptly decided to gift him two puppies. We are pleased that they have found a warm home at the \u00c9lys\u00e9e Palace and devoted, loving caretakers in President and Madame Macron,\u201d Vassilenko<\/strong> said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u201cThese graceful and agile four-legged ambassadors, without uttering a word, convey a powerful message through their penetrating gaze and unwavering loyalty, promoting our values of peace and harmony,\u201d Vassilenko added.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Tazy officially recognized as Kazakhstan\u2019s national dog breed<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In 2024, the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Cynologique Internationale (FCI)<\/strong><\/a> officially recognized the Tazy as Kazakhstan\u2019s national dog breed<\/strong> and granted the country custodianship over the breed standard<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Tazy stands apart from the Spanish greyhound<\/strong> due to its distinctive coat<\/strong> \u2014 medium-length, dense, and slightly wavy.<\/p>\n

They are believed to be descended from the Saluki<\/strong>, the Persian greyhound<\/strong> brought to the region by Muslim missionaries. The Tazy has unique behavioral traits<\/strong> that distinguish it from other sighthounds, including notable guard-dog instincts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Trained to defend: The Tazy\u2019s ancient role in wolf hunting<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\u201cTazys have helped their owners protect livestock from steppe predators since time immemorial,\u201d said Abzal Dossyman<\/strong>, director of the Naiza Public Foundation<\/strong>, which has worked to breed the dogs for over a decade.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Though bred for hunting, their main attribute is not their speed, although they are well-conditioned from running alongside steppe horses. Their defining trait is their skill in defending flocks and people from wolves<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOne of their key characteristics is that they\u2019re friendly with people and non-aggressive toward other animals. But they absolutely relentless when it comes to wolves,\u201d said Dossyman from his ranch, where horses share the land with packs of the breed.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Traditional training methods preserve the Tazy\u2019s instincts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Dossyman attributes this behavior to a strict training regime passed down from his grandfather<\/strong>, who also raised the dogs.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAs soon as the puppies were born, he would place a wolf pelt beside them so they\u2019d become accustomed to the predator\u2019s scent,\u201d he explained. \u201cBy four or five months old, they were already being taken out on hunts.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

According to Dossyman, Tazys were traditionally kept hungry for several days and were only fed after a successful hunt<\/strong>, with wolf meat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSome may criticize us for what they see as cruelty to animals,\u201d he said. \u201cBut this is exactly how Kazakhs raised the Tazy to be true hunters and fearless guardians who weren\u2019t afraid fight the gray-coated predator.\u201d EFE<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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