The Hare- and Fox Hunt |
| This is known as a line hunt. The hunters go through the hunting area in a line. Each
hunter has one or two dogs on his right side. (Sighthounds are always led on the right side.)
Tazis can run up to 60- 65 km/hour (35 - 38 miles per hour). |  |
 | A special lead technique allows the owner quickly to loosen the dog for the
hunt. |
| In the past, but not very often today, the ears of the Tazi were cropped.
This was done because in the area where the hare and fox are hunted plants grow that have very
long, sharp thorns on which the dog could slice its ears. It also prevents the fox from attacking
the dog by biting its ears. When the hare or fox breaks cover, the two hunters closest to the
prey loosen their dogs. The others hold their dogs back. The Tazis hunt by driving the prey
between them so that the prey has no chance to escape.When the Tazi gets the prey, he shakes it
until the prey stops moving. Then he puts it down and waits for the hunter to come. |  |
 | Some dogs bring the prey back to their owner. Even on this rocky terrain the dogs
race up to their full speed. They are very familiar with the terrain and do not get hurt. Their
slim legs are stronger than they look.The hunt can go on for the entire day. That's why the
hunters allow the dogs to cool down in little lakes and streams to stay fresh. |
