This episode of Green Frontier explores the heritage and revival of the Tobet, an ancient Kazakh livestock guardian breed. The programme traces its 4,000-year history through rock carvings and the writings of Marco Polo, while exploring the Tobet’s distinctive wolfhound features, unique anatomy, calm temperament and natural instinct to protect the vulnerable.
The episode highlights years of work by dog experts, enthusiasts and scientists to preserve pure bloodlines, as well as extensive genetic research that challenged the belief that the Tobet descended from the Tibetan Mastiff. It also examines state support for the breed, including a special law adopted on the President’s initiative, dedicated funding, a national studbook and a ten-year plan to preserve the Tobet as a national symbol of Kazakhstan.
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