Taigan
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The Taigan (), and also known as Kyrgyz Taighany () (Kyrgyzskaya Borzaya in Russian), Mongolian Taiga dog is a breed of sighthound from Kyrgyzstan. The Taigan is found in the alpine Tian Shan region of Kyrgyzstan on the border with China, it is closely related to the Tazy and the Saluki.
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It is catalogued under topics including Dog breeds originating in Kyrgyzstan and Sighthounds.
Its subject is documented across 17 Wikipedia language editions.
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- Taigan
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- A male Taigan in Bishkek
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- TaiganKyrgyz SighthoundKyrgyzskaya Borzaya
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- Kyrgyzstan
- Dog breed.colour
- White, fawns, greys and black.
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- Nationally recognised by the Hunting Commission of the Kyrgyz Ministry of Environmental Protection and by the Russian Kennel Club.
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The Taigan (), and also known as Kyrgyz Taighany () (Kyrgyzskaya Borzaya in Russian), Mongolian Taiga dog is a breed of sighthound from Kyrgyzstan. The Taigan is found in the alpine Tian Shan region of Kyrgyzstan on the border with China, it is closely related to the Tazy and the Saluki.
As a sighthound, the Taigan primarily relies on its sight and speed to capture prey. Renowned for its exceptional stamina at high altitudes and versatility in hunting, this breed demonstrates proficiency in following scent trails and is also recognized for its ability to retrieve game. Taigans are frequently employed in hunting scenarios alongside trained bird of prey, particularly the golden eagle. The Taigan is used to hunt a wide range game including marmot, hare, fox, badger, wildcat, hoofed game such as the ibex and roe deer, and even wolf.
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Taigan” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.