01.04 – 30.03.2012 – Gödöllő
(organised by A VADÁSZKUTYA magazine and Institute for Wildlife Conservation of St. Stephen University of Gödöllő)
The aims of the Conference are to popularize the roles of hunting dogs in wildlife management and other civilian areas and radiate the expectations of 21 century humankind’s accountable dog keeping. The Conference will be held on 30.03 – 01.04.2012, on Szent István University of Gödöllő.
The other aims of the event are to show the rules of hunting dogs’ work and ethics, and popularize hunting dogs arts. The event’s tasks are also to show the connection between hunting dogs and hunting itself in European countries, and to show the legal environments of them and the different work tests and breeding system rules.
The international presenters inform the audience about hunting dogs features, traditions, curiosities of their countries.
An outstanding event – in the organization of A VADÁSZKUTYA (Hungarian Hunting Dog Magazine) – on the Conference is to sign foundation of The International Hunting Dog Association, which would like to collect all organizations, who accept the tasks, goals and intentions of the Association. These are to stand for the usage of different hunting dog breeds in wildlife management, to keep traditions of hunting dogs work and to promote the hunting dogs efforts for human societies and the connection between hunting dogs and wise and sustainable usage of wildlife.
On the last day of the Conference, on 01.04, different hunting dog tests will be held for the cup of A VADÁSZKUTYA magazine, at neighbourhood of Gödöllő. These tests are supported by Hungarian Kennel Club and the winners of the tests can be awarded with FCI prizes (CACIT) .
The main patron of the Conference is Mr. Zsolt Semjén deputy prime minister of Hungary and President of National Protect The Future Of Hunting In Hungary. The other patrons are Mr. András Korózs President of Hungarian Kennel Club and Mr. Otto Feiszt President of Hungarian National Chamber of Hunting.
Planned programme (More detailed programme will be available soon)
On 30.03.2012
- Opening ceremony
- Plenary section, International presentations
- Overview of European hunting cynology
- Most popular hunting breeds in different countries
- Legal environments of hunting and hunting dogs in different countries
- Peculiarities in different countries regarding hunting dogs
- etc.
On 31.03.2012
Section presentations
Sections will be held 9.00 am – 3.45 pm with 15 minutes breaks
Section I. - Ethics and arts
- Hunting dog ethics
- Hunting dogs in literary history
- Hunting dogs in arts
- National hunting dog breeds
Section II. – Hunting, wildlife management, special hunting
- Dogs in hunting
- Dogs in wildlife management
- Falconry
- Hunting with greyhounds
- Truffle searching
Section III. – Healthcare
- Parasitology
- Feeding
- Aujeszky disease
- Deseases and injuries
- Genetics and breedings
Section IV. – Ethology and training
- Social life of dog and wolf packs
- Training ethology
- Theraphy dogs
- Agility
- Paragility
International Hunting dogs Association discussion, signs of affiliation statements and declarations
On evening from 7.00 pm
Gala dinner and farewell ceremony
On 01.04.2012
Hunting dog test (Registration fees will be soon)
- Cold game test
- Field trial
- Tracking test
- Agility test
- Truffle hunting competition – Truffler invitation
- Field-Water test
Other information:
The official language of the conference is English.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us on conference@avadaszkutya.hu
Costs and fees
For Friday: 42 EUR (Including refreshments during the breaks and lunch)
For Saturday: 35 EUR (Including refreshments at registration)
For two days: 75 EUR (Including the above) for
For Gala dinner and farewell ceremony: 25 EUR
The two days registration fee includes the programme booklet, a CD with all the materials of the conference. The registration fee does not include the cost of accommodation.
Allowance for:
- Students 50%
- Groups – Please ask for information on conference@avadaszkutya.hu
Accomodation possibilities in own organization on the following link: