The Astana Winner 2026 international dog show took
place in the Kazakh capital. Around 400 dogs of various breeds were presented
at the EXPO International Exhibition
Center. Special attention was drawn to the Kazakh Tazy recognized as part of
the country’s national heritage. Yelena Khardina, a resident of Oskemen and
head of the Tazy dog breed national club, brought one of the dogs of this
breed. Her dog, Tamerlan, is an award-winning participant in international
exhibitions.
«The Tazy is a breed with a history spanning hundreds,
if not thousands, of years. For centuries, it saved nomads from starving and
protected them from wolves. But sadly, this breed remained largely unknown to
the world. I made it my goal to showcase it at all exhibitions,» said Yelena Khardina, President of the Tazy dog breed national club, Kazakh
Union of Cynologists.
As of today, around 4,000 Tazy dogs are registered in
Kazakhstan’s Unified Stud Book. To increase the population of the breed, the Union
of Cynologists travels to remote settlements, where dogs are inspected on site.
If they meet the breed standard, documents are issued and they are entered into
the registry. This work helps not only to increase the population, but also to
preserve the natural qualities of the breed.
«For us, the number of puppies born within our breeding system is extremely important. The number of Tazy is clearly growing, and this upward trend is evident. In 2023, when we began this large-scale effort, there were 93 puppies born. By 2025, that number had risen to 411. In other words, the birth rate has increased more than fourfold,» noted Bauyrzhan Serikkali, President of the Kazakh Union of Cynologists.
It is worth noting that a new holiday has recently
been introduced in Kazakhstan – September 3 has been declared the Day of the
Kazakh Tazy and Tobet. Two years ago, the breed was officially designated as the
Kazakh Tazy dog breed, and specialists now have ten years to prepare the
necessary international documentation for its full recognition. Last week,
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting with President of the Fédération
Cynologique Internationale Tamás Jakkel, during which it was noted that a
National Center for breeding and scientific and canine support will soon open
in the Zhetisu region.
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