According to him, the regional competitions of Taigans are traditionally held in February-March, and this year was no exception. “We evaluated the speed qualities of male dogs, females, and puppies in their categories. In addition, among adult males, a courage test was conducted — they were released onto a wolf. The speed races took place over a distance of 500 meters,” Shukurov said.
A total of 43 purebred Taigans participated in the competitions. Based on the results of the races and tests, winners were determined.
Courage test (wolf chase):
- 1st place: Taigan Barbayan (Bishkek city);
- 2nd place: Taigan Ak-Tosh (Kosh-Korgon village, Chui district);
- 3rd place: Taigan Tapancha (Kant city).
Speed race among adult males (500 meters):
- 1st place: Taigan Shahin (Belovodskoye village);
- 2nd place: Taigan Tapancha (Kant city);
- 3rd place: Taigan Orok (Bishkek city).
Speed race among females:
- 1st place: Taigan Strelka (Kemin district);
- 2nd place: Taigan Kara-Köz (Chui district);
- 3rd place: Taigan Ayan (Bishkek city).
As Shukurov says, the event is aimed at preserving and popularizing the national breed of dogs — the Kyrgyz Taigan, which is an important element of the cultural heritage of nomads.
