Hungarian squeezed is a breed of dog, which is also called a gundog. This is not only a wonderful working, but also an elegant animal. These dogs are considered excellent hunters, as well as companions. However, all owners need to be prepared for the fact that when the dogs do not hunt, they will need to look for any other entertainment.
Origin history
For the first time the Hungarian survived was mentioned in the X century and was the ancestor of the Hungarian Pointing Dog. AND this mention is preserved in the Vienna annals during the reign of Louis the Great. It was said that such dogs are excellent hunters for hares and other small game.
According to some experts, it is believed that Turkish yellow dogs, as well as Transylvanian hounds, were used to breed this breed. And also it was still German kurtshaara and English pointers.
For several centuries in a row these animals were used for falconry.
If you translate the word “squeezed out” from Hungarian, it means either “search” or “bring”. In addition, the fame of a wonderful scent and the ability to find their prey quickly and accurately spread throughout the world. Such an animal can hunt not only on land, but also on water. Very often, Hungarian vyzhl is compared with Estonian or Russian hounds.
During the Second World War, this breed was on the verge of extinction.
At this time, Hungarian dog handlers began to protect her. In 1920, the Hungarian squeezed gained immense popularity in the United States. And all thanks to its hunting qualities.
Breed features and varieties
According to the description, the Hungarian Pointing Dog is a hunting breed of dog. Besides all they can be divided into two types. Some of them are called short-haired, the second - wire-haired. Both species are classified as medium sized dogs.
Having looked at such an animal, it is already difficult to take your eyes off it. After all, the cops have a beautiful muscular body and rather long, but at the same time graceful legs. They have a noble stance and a head held highMoreover, they have a rather purposeful look.
According to the characteristics of the dog of this breed have certain standards.
- The weight of male dogs of the breed Hungarian survived up to 28 kilograms, and females - up to 25 kilograms with the growth of females up to 67 centimeters, and males - up to 60 centimeters.
- The cranium in dogs has a slightly convex and rather wide shape. The superciliary arches are pronounced.
- Their muzzle is U-shaped, but at the same time, the transition from the forehead to the bridge of the nose is slightly smoothed.
- Wide nostrils are considered characteristic features of the vyzhly. Their nose is in line with thick and thick lips.
- The ears of the animal stand up when it is in an excited state, in addition, they have a slightly rounded shape. In a calm state, the ears fit snugly to the head.
- The eyes of a dog of this breed are a bit slanted, and also have an oval shape. The eye shell is brown.
- The bite of the animal is scissor-shaped, and the jaws are strong and well developed.
- The neck is of medium length.
- The body is slightly curved, the chest is wide.
- The tail has a low set and saber shape. Some puppies are stopped at an early age.
- Paws are placed parallel to each other and have strong musculature.
- The paw pads have thick skin, but at the same time are rather rough to the touch.
- The coat of the dog is quite thick.
- Their coat color is from golden red to wheat.
Nature and behavior
The Hungarian squeezed has not only a great flair, but is also quite hardy. She can survive in any weather conditions and work both in swamps and on rough terrain. In addition, these animals can even hunt on the water.
By themselves, these are pretty smart dogs. They learn quickly if learning takes place in a calm environment. But the owners will have to be very persistent and with a strong character. Despite the fact that they are hunting dogs, they always live next to a person and often make them company when they are lonely.
In addition, dogs do not like to be alone, so for those who do not have much time at their disposal, it is better not to have such dogs. By their nature, they are devoted to their breeders and are strongly attached to them.
In addition, Hungarian vyzhly are also friendly not only to their owners, but also to other people who enter the house. therefore like watch dogs they are unsuitable. When the owner returns home from work, the dog always joyfully greets him. And it does not matter how much time has passed, her actions will always be the same. The dog will try to put paws on the chest to the person, as well as lick him in the face.
Dogs of this breed also get along well with young children. They can play with them for hours. In addition, if there are other representatives of such animals in the house, then they will get along with them. The only ones for whom such dogs are dangerous are guinea pigs or hamsters.
How to choose a puppy?
It is best to buy puppies in special kennels, in which they are always followed and well looked after. Such kids are almost all balanced and healthy. In addition, you need to find out everything about the parents of the animals, whether they had awards or titles. And also to clarify which feed was used to feed them, as well as the time of all necessary vaccinations.
When choosing, be sure to pay attention to the activity of the puppies, which will talk about their health.
You can check his instincts.To do this, just stretch any prey to the puppies. If he has the instinct of a hunter, then the dog will immediately stand up.
A small pet must have a good physique and good health, and also not have any defects. But first of all, he must be sure to please the new owner. The cost of puppies ranges from 10 to 35 thousand rubles. But if the dog has a good pedigree, then the price can be much higher.
Maintenance and care
This breed of dog requires not too complicated, but mandatory care. This is especially needed at a time when molting occurs. Wool requires frequent combing, and this should be done 2-3 times a week. You can use a special furminator glove for this, or scratch a dog with a brush made of natural bristles.
Do not give preference to ridges that have large and sparse teeth, as they will be ineffective.
Since these animals do not have an undercoat, molting can occur almost throughout the year. Most often this happens in summer and winter. At this time, combing should be done every day.
Bathing a dog is necessary only when there is a need.
After all, if you do this too often, the skin of the animal will immediately dry out, and the fat layer will be washed off from it. For swimming, you can purchase special shampoos that are sold in any pet store. With the onset of winter, bathing is carried out using dry shampoos. They are rubbed into the wool and then combed very carefully.
If the dog hunted in an open pond, it must be washed with warm clean water. They do this in order to wash off the parasites that can get on the wool from the reservoir.
And you also need to pay attention to the ears. They must be cleaned at least 2 times a month, using slightly moistened cotton pads for this.
When the animal begins to rub its ears on any surface, you should immediately contact a veterinary clinic, as this can be a regular ear tick.
Every day you need to examine the eyes of the Hungarian vyzhly, especially after the hunt. If they remain clean, and there is no souring on them, then no intervention is required. In the morning, the dog develops discharge, so they must be wiped with a damp cotton pad. When the eyes begin to redden, the pet should be shown to the veterinarian. He will be able to establish the reason for this.
Twice a month, you need to brush your dog's teeth. Do not do this more often, otherwise tooth enamel will be damaged. You can use a special toothbrush or a nozzle on your finger for this. Dog pasta can be bought at the veterinary clinic. In the case when the animal eats only dry food, the teeth are cleaned independently. For those who use natural food for feeding, brushing their teeth is a must. In addition, in order to prevent, you can give your pet special bones made from animal veins. With their help, the formation of plaque slows down.
It is strictly forbidden to brush a dog’s teeth using toothpaste for humans.
In order to trim the claws of your pets, you will need to purchase a special claw cutter for large dog breeds. All burrs, as well as sharp edges, can be smoothed out using a regular nail file.
Since most dogs do not like such procedures too much, they must be accustomed to this from an early age.
If the puppy is worried and tries to escape during such a procedure, you need to limit yourself to only one paw. The second can be shorn the other day. But in any case, after such a procedure, you must praise the dog and give her something tasty. This will make it possible to carry out such procedures in the future much easier.
Since the Hungarian survived is a rather active dog, it will need a lot of water, access to which should always be.
The dog should always be clean. She can live in an apartment, and in a private house. If this is an apartment, then it must often be walked.Keeping them in an aviary is not recommended, as they do not have an undercoat. For the winter, dogs need to buy or sew warm clothing.
Hungarian cops have an excellent immune system. And if they are properly fed, as well as give full load, their health will be excellent. They are not afraid of the common cold, but at the same time they can be prone to certain diseases. Here are the most common ones:
- a cancerous tumor that most often occurs in females that are never sterilized;
- thyroid dysfunction, which occurs due to hormonal failure;
- allergy, which manifests itself in the form of skin rashes;
- various eye diseases, such as cataracts;
- epilepsy.
In addition, it is imperative to vaccinate against diseases that are considered more dangerous. These include rabies, hepatitis, plague and other infectious diseases.
They begin to do from 2 months of age. In addition, after 3 weeks they must be repeated. After vaccination, animals should limit walking and contact with other animals. And you also need to regularly treat dogs from various parasites.
Feeding
Most people feed their dogs dry food. They use the highest quality products, for example, premium feed for this. After all, only such food can provide the animal with all the necessary components and vitamins that are required for the dog's body. In addition, this feeding has many advantages. The main one is that dogs do not need to cook daily or worry about the quality and freshness of the products.
Some breeders prefer natural food. But in this case, the diet must be well balanced and not contain leftovers from the table.
- First of all, lean meat should be included in it. It is better if it is fresh, but also boiled. This product should be 50 percent of the total daily diet.
- Sea fish, best boiled and boneless.
- Fresh or boiled vegetables, such as cucumbers, squash or pumpkin.
- Dairy products. This includes low-fat cottage cheese, fat-free kefir, as well as yogurt.
- Offal.
- Some fruits.
- Various cereals: they include oatmeal, wheat groats, millet, buckwheat or rice. However, you should not be too zealous with them, because they contain a large amount of carbohydrates.
The amount of food for such dogs is required many times more than for ordinary dogs, since the Hungarian Pointing Dog is quite active in life. In addition, you need to feed your pets on schedule. If puppies need to be fed 5-6 times a day, then as they grow older the number of feeds gradually decreases. And an adult animal should be fed only 2 times a day.
Parenting and training
Like most large dogs, Hungarian cops must be socialized early. Owners of such animals begin to attract them to communicate from an early age. To begin with, they are accustomed to new smells and sounds. This is followed by acquaintance with people and animals. But on the first day you need to show the puppy who is in charge of the relationship.
The puppy needs to be shown its place. It will be a comfortable lounger, located next to the owner's bed, or a place in a separate room. In addition, the dog must understand that this is the place of her, and not some other place, and she must sleep there or just relax. And you also need to teach your pet independence. He should not be afraid to be left alone in the room. But all this must be done gradually.
Since Hungarian vyzhly differ quite high intelligence, then it is necessary to approach the training correctly.
All teams need to start working out at an early age. First of all, it is "To me." The puppy must learn to come to its owner at the first call.
Besides, these puppies have hunting instincts. They are able to carry items that are of interest to them. It is necessary to take this opportunity and train the Aport team. But too zealous is not worth it. After all, a dog can simply get used to holding this thing in his teeth, and not give it to the owners.
But it will be very difficult to train animals yourself, and not every owner will be able to cope with such a task. Therefore, it is best to invite for this specialist. This can be done when the puppy is 3 months old. He will help test the dog, give the owner useful recommendations. To consolidate, you need to conduct at least 7-8 classes. But most importantly, you do not need to teach your pets how to perform a number of commands just to show the dog in front of their friends or acquaintances.
The dog should understand that the main task of training is the interaction of the pet with its owner.
In addition, when teaching an animal to a number of teams, it is necessary to monitor its well-being. If the dog is quite active, then the training should consist only of moving exercises. If the Hungarian Pointing Dog is in a calm state, then it is best to train her in calm teams, for example, “Place” or “Lay”.
Anyway the owner of the Hungarian vyzhla must necessarily show some perseverance and a little patience.
But you should not communicate with your favorites cruelly, because the manifestation of rudeness is not the best tactic. In this case, the dog may lose confidence in its owner or, in general, refuse to fulfill the command.
Everything needs to be done only with affection and understanding. Indeed, this is the basis for any correct training of dogs, and Hungarian vyzhly is no exception.
To summarize, we can say that this breed of dog is a wonderful animal not only for hunting, but also for keeping in apartments or country houses. The main thing is to keep her in appropriate conditions and give her proper care. In this case, the dog will become not only a faithful animal, but also a true companion for single people.
In the next video, you can watch the work of the Hungarian vyzhly hunting.