In this episode of Modern Nomads, we meet the Kazakh Tazy — a sighthound now gaining international recognition as a distinct and culturally significant breed.
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Once loyal companions to nomads, the Tazy has become a symbol of friendship that extends far beyond Kazakhstan’s borders. Scientists believe the lineage of Kazakh sighthounds dates to the era of horse domestication. For centuries, these graceful, long-legged dogs protected livestock from predators and helped nomads hunt for food.
Today, the Kazakh Tazy is emerging as a national symbol. In a major step forward, the breed received preliminary recognition last year from the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), the World Canine Organization. This marks the beginning of a long, multi-year journey toward full international recognition.
Among the breed’s notable owners are Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and French President Emmanuel Macron.
