Other Names
Kyrgyz sighthound, Kyrgyz taigan, Kyrgyz barsoi |
Origin
Kyrgyzstan |
Use Today
Hunting Dog |
Life Expectancy
up to 15 years
|
Weight & Height
-- 25-30 kg & 22-28 inches tall at the shoulders |
Known Health Problems
-- |
Temperament
Affectionate and calm for the most part.. But once it is time to hunt the dog is ready to go. They are excellent hunting dogs |
Training
It's difficult to train a taigan for other purposes than he was bred for. It is
also a watch dog by his instinct. |
Living Conditions
Keeping a taigan in an apartment is possible only when the dog has a chance to
have an every-day exercise. They may easily live outside.
|
Grooming
The high-mountain type taigan (with thick hair) needs some brushing - once in two
or three weeks), the valley type may be brushed occasionaly
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Exercise
High energy dogs need space to run like any sighthound. |
Coat Texture
Soft, Thick, Long and Close with feathering |
Coat Colors
Black,Red,Grey,Yellow,White or white with spot markings |
Puppies
5 to 9 puppies usually per litter |
Recognition
Recognized by many national Kennel Clubs (FCI members): Poland, Russia, Slovakia,
Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Ukraine, Belarus, Usbekistan, Kazakhstan,Moldova, etc. |
