The carnage of World War II was over: peace had just been declared, but General Patton was determined to continue his war against the Russians. The threat of Communism loomed over Eastern Europe as the wily General Ulanov plotted the first blow in his megalomaniac invasion campaign - to massacre the remainder of the Hungarian Army. Patton had to act fast and he sent in T-Force ... with orders to ignore the cease-fire and stop at nothing!

Written by a long-time breeder/handler of Vizslas, this book covers every aspect of the Smoothcoated Vizsla. Comprehensive chapters cover: breed characteristics, is the Vizsla right for you, and how to select and care for your Vizsla. There are several chapters covering the Vizsla's first year: care, training, behavior, development, feeding, exercise, and interactions with children or other pets. You'll learn what you need to know specific to training a Vizsla. Chapters cover the Vizsla in Obedience, Rally, Agility, conformation showing, field work, and the versatility of the Vizsla for other activities like therapy work, search and rescue, Flyball, and much more. Advanced chapters cover breeding, genetics, mating, whelping, care of newborns, raising the litter, and even a chapter caring for the aging Vizsla. Coffman also covers the history and development of the breed, the breed standard, and a wealth of other information which only a person with years of experience in the breed can impart.

This book covers in detail Hungarian and Wirehaired Vizslas. Including comprehensive information relating to dogs and puppies for sale; rescue dogs; breeders; breeding; training; grooming; showing; care; health; canine behavioural psychology; and much more If you are considering the Vizsla breed, this book is the perfect place to start. In this book you will find all the information you need in order to decide whether the Vizsla is the right breed for you. Not only will you learn the basics about owning and raising dogs, but you will also receive breed-specific tips for feeding, training, and generally caring for and understanding your Vizsla. You will also find many useful resources detailing all the essentials you will need, as well as places to buy. By the time you finish this book you will be fully equipped with the knowledge you need to be the best Vizsla owner you can be.

Unrivaled in-depth coverage of England's premier gundog by one of that country's most respected breeders. Includes historical development, breed standards, past champions, training methods, care and feeding, and veterinary concerns.

There are more than 8 million dogs in the U.K. and the Hungarian Vizsla is one of the most popular breeds. A dog is for life and this book shows you how to give a puppy a good home and how both dog and owner can enjoy the relationship. The book walks the owner through ‘essential things to know’ including: microchips; vaccinations; insurance; weight etc. All aspects of care are covered including: the Hungarian Vizsla as a puppy; the Hungarian Vizsla as a ‘teen-ager’; feeding and exercising and dangerous foods to be avoided. Health issues that might arise such as Ear mites, Ticks and Fleas are addressed and a chapter on first aid for your Hungarian Vizsla is invaluable.

Now you have your puppy, the clock is ticking and you need to meet three more Developmental Deadlines before your puppy is five months old.4th Developmental Deadline - Socializing Your Puppy to PeopleYour Most Urgent Priority is to socialize your puppy to a wide variety of people, especially children, men, and strangers, before he is twelve weeks old. Well-socialized puppies grow up to be wonderful companions, whereas antisocial dogs are difficult, time-consuming, and potentially dangerous. As a rule of thumb, your puppy needs to meet at least one hundred people before he is three months old. Since your puppy is still too young to venture out to dog parks and sidewalks, you'll need to start inviting people to your home right away.5th Developmental Deadline - Teaching Bite InhibitionYour Most Important Priority is that your puppy learns to inhibit the force of his bites and develop a "soft mouth"; before he is eighteen weeks old. Whenever a dog bites a person, or fights with another dog, the single most important prognostic factor is the degree of bite inhibition and hence, the likelihood and seriousness of injury. Accidents happen. Someone may tread on the dog's paw, or a child may trip over the dog while he's gnawing a bone. A dog may snap and lunge at a person when hurt or frightened, but if the dog has well-established bite inhibition, it is unlikely the dog's teeth will puncture, or even touch the skin.6th Developmental Deadline - Continuing Socialization in The World at LargeThe Most Enjoyable Priority of dog ownership is to introduce your well-socialized puppy to the world at large. Your dog will only remain sociable and confident if he continues to meet and greet at least three unfamiliar people and three unfamiliar dogs every day. Meeting the same people and dogs over and over is not sufficient. Your dog needs to practice meeting, greeting, and getting along with strangers, not simply getting along with old friends. Regular walks with your dog are as essential as they are enjoyable.

The experts at Kennel Club Books present the world's largest series of breed-specific canine care books. Each critically acclaimed Comprehensive Owner's Guide covers everything from breed standards to behavior, from training to health and nutrition. With nearly 200 titles in print, this series is sure to please the fancier of even the rarest breed!