breed standards

MOD

the way we see it

MOD is simply a darling

A fawn-colored Vizsla with a beard. The Wire-haired Hungarian Pointer was developed by crossing the Short-haired Hungarian Pointer with the German Wire-haired Pointer.

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To die for

You just can't help but keep kissing that little whiskered snout. His nose has wide nostrils, and its color matches the dark shade of his coat.

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Cuteness personified

The whiskers are particularly amusing on the female.The head is noble and well-proportioned. The expression is lively and intelligent. The eyes are brown and match the coat color.

The Wire-haired Hungarian is a pointer through and through

In appearance, it is very similar to the Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer, but I would say it’s a bit of a “nutcase”—it’s gentler and friendlier, but beware: it has stronger hunting instincts. 

It is intelligent, strong, generally hardy, very fast, handles bad weather exceptionally well, and possesses an innate hunting instinct. It usually has a steady point and a keen sense of smell. It is very easy to train and friendly toward people.

They tend to be more robust. Their coat is coarser but pleasant to the touch—hard and short with a dense, water-repellent undercoat. At home, we don’t have to deal with dog hair everywhere you look. They love water and don’t mind even colder water temperatures. 

She has a devoted nature, is very intelligent, and trains well. She isn’t very interested in other dogs, but gets along great with children. Our Bejlinka has a loud bark but is completely non-aggressive. She is more of a welcoming dog than a guard dog. She loves her family and is slightly dependent on her owner. However, she has no problem staying home alone or adjusting to her owner working and having to stay calm on her own.

He loves being active, and although he adores lounging on the couch, he’s an active dog. He prefers longer walks that include playtime or even training. However, we mustn’t forget that he’s a hunting dog, so we need to be vigilant during walks in nature.  

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A low-maintenance dog

That's right. And even though she might look like this after flying into a muddy pond in the spring, the dirt was soon washed away. We bathe her about once every six months. 

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Trimming

We take her for a trim every six months, preferably in the spring and then in September. Not only does this help prepare her for shows—she looks more well-groomed—but it’s also better for her to get rid of excess fur. Important! Do not cut her hair!

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He loves water

She’s loved water ever since she was a puppy. She can swim for up to half an hour, loves to splash around in the water, and takes a running start to fetch. She’s just like a kid—we practically have to drag her out of the water. Important: when she gets out of the water and dries off, she doesn’t smell!

A Family Companion

He comes on vacation with us, sleeps in our bed (I know :)), goes on outings, loves walks in nature, and, just like any other dog, loves balls of all sizes.

Official MOD Breed Standards

We’ve kept our description a bit lighthearted. But if you’re as excited about this amazing breed as we are, here are a few links to the complete breed standards. 

And we’re sure you’ll fall in love with them too.

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Standards according to the Club of Rough-Coated and Hungarian Pointing Dog Breeders

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MOD Breed Standards according to the Czech-Moravian Kennel Club

The Hungarian MOD Club

And of course, here’s a link directly to the MOD Club, which is behind the origins of this amazing breed.

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