Il levriero kazako Tazy: da guardiano nomade a icona nazionale
In questa puntata di Modern Nomads conosciamo il Tazy kazako, un levriero che sta ottenendo riconoscimenti a livello internazionale come razza distinta e culturalmente significativa.
In collaborazione con MDQ
ALTRE INFORMAZIONI : http://it.euronews.com/2025/05/14/il-levriero-kazako-tazy-da-guardiano-nomade-a-icona-nazionale
00:00From modern cityscapes to the wide open step and beyond, Kazak Taza is becoming a symbol of national pride and identity, honoring the country's nomadic heritage and carrying that into the future.
00:15Welcome to Kazakhstan. Welcome to modern nomads.
00:22For Abzal Dossaman, these moments, escaping the bustle of Astana and stepping into suburban calm, are precious.
00:30Almost every weekend, he trades his office routine for fresh air and the loyal company of his beloved sidehounds.
00:38Nice to meet you, Abzal.
00:39It's a good day for dog walking.
00:41The Kazakh sidehound, or the Kazakh Taza, is a
01:11unique breed. It is slim and long-legged, built for speed and endurance.
01:16Since ancient times, it has helped nomads to catch game and protect livestock from wolves.
01:21I believe that we have to take care of dogs. Why? Because in difficult times, 2-3 dogs feed whole families.
01:33I do not only do the development of this breed, but also the popularization of the ideology in general.
01:39The breed's evolution spans a long history. Local scientists say it might have first been recorded during the horse domestication period by the ancient nomads of the region.
01:59Images of Taza-shaped dogs can be seen in rock carvings, dating back to the Iron Age, around the 2nd century before Christ.
02:09Last year, the FCI, the world's canine organization, granted preliminary recognition to the Kazakh Taza.
02:16Now Kazakhstan officially holds the breed standard, and the next step is full recognition of the breed.
02:22To preserve the purity of the Kazakh sidehound, the country, as the standard holder, needs to
02:52to follow strict guidelines in both care and feeding regimen.
02:56This is the duty of Taza breeders. We are visiting Murat Mansurov to learn the ins and outs of professional care for this unique breed.
03:08If their tails are well twisted, this is the first indicator of the breeding of the sheep.
03:14Around 6-7 months, they are already starting to achieve the boundaries that are close to the elderly.
03:21This long-legged shape, right?
03:23Yeah, they are already starting to stretch the legs.
03:25The calves are growing, the stomach is growing, the stomach is growing.
03:28Adult Taza dogs eat meat once a day. They are tough enough to handle both harsh winters and hot summers.
03:35In the summer, they are freely walking, like in winter. They are freely walking on the territory.
03:41I have a area of about 10-10. They are always free, they are always running, they are always running,
03:45they are always running, they are always running, they are always moving.
03:47But all the time, despite all the comfort conditions for them, in a week, you need to take them to take them in a week.
03:56Mr. Mansurov combines his passion for Taza breeding with professional sculpture.
04:01One of Mr. Mansurov's bronze Taza now stands at the presidential residence, Akorda.
04:20But President Tokayev doesn't just admire the Kazakh Taza from afar. He is a proud owner of three Kazakh sidehounds himself.
04:27Nancy, Roni and Nowrez are regulars on the president's social media platforms.
04:33Even President Macron couldn't resist the charm of the Kazakh Taza.
04:37After his 2023 visit to Kazakhstan, President Tokayev gifted him two sidehounds, nicknamed Jules and Jean.
04:45The gracious pair now call France their home.
04:48Once a loyal companion to nomads, the Kazakh Taza has grown into a symbol of friendship,
04:53now reaching far beyond the borders of Kazakhstan.
