110 Tazy dogs compete in race in Karaganda region

An open race for the Kazakh Tazy breed was held in the Bukhar-Zhyrau district, Kazinform News Agency citing the regional akimat.

photo: QAZINFORM

The tournament, held in anticipation of Nauryz, attracted owners of 110 dogs from Astana, Pavlodar, Kokshetau, Bayanaul, Karkaraly, Ulytau region, and other towns.

Photo credit: Akimat of Karaganda region

The dogs competed in two distances: 500 meters and 1,000 meters.

The winner of the 500-meter race was a dog named Alghyr from the Ulytau region.

Photo credit: Akimat of Karaganda region

Second place went to a Tazy named Aikas, owned by Zhandos Koshakanov from Bukhar-Zhyrau district.

"My dog is two years old, and I train it myself. I got a Tazy specifically to participate in competitions and exhibitions. Now, Aikas is a champion not only at the district level but also internationally. He secured second place at the international exhibition in Astana. I have another dog. The puppy is 11 months old, and I plan to enter him in the races this fall," said the breeder.

In the 1,000-meter race, the top three spots were claimed by Tazy dogs from the village of Koyandy in Karkaraly district, Karkaraly, and Bukhar-Zhyrau district.

Winners were awarded medals, trophies, and cash prizes.

Earlier, it was reported that Kazakhstan was to celebrate Tazy and Tobet Dogs Day on September 3.