Hunting dogs in Karlovy Vary

Hunting cynology – tradition, cooperation and nature conservation

Hunting cynology is an essential part of Czech hunting. It covers the breeding, training and use of hunting dogs in the exercise of hunting rights. Hunting dogs are irreplaceable helpers in finding, pointing, tracking and retrieving harvested and wounded game. Their work contributes not only to a successful hunt, but also to protecting nature, reducing game losses and keeping to the principles of ethical hunting.

Czech hunting uses several groups of hunting breeds:

Pointers - specialised in finding and pointing feathered game.
Spaniels and retrievers - excel at tracking and retrieving game from water and rough terrain.
Hounds and bloodhounds - indispensable in driven hunts of hoofed game and in tracking a blood trail.
Dachshunds and terriers - excellent for earthwork and work in hard-to-reach terrain.

The role of OMS Karlovy Vary in hunting cynology

The Karlovy Vary District Hunting Association organises:

Hunting dog trials under the ČMMJ trial rules
Training days and seminars for dog handlers
Advice on breeding and training
Cooperation with breed clubs and cynology committees

Our goal is to keep the breeding and training of hunting dogs in the region at a high level and to promote their importance in modern hunting.

Interested in the work of hunting dogs? Come and see one of our cynology events and find out why four-legged helpers are an indispensable part of the Czech hunting tradition.

Hunting Cynology Day – Spring Hunting Dog Show 2024

On 20 April 2024, the grounds of Lázeňské lesy a parky Karlovy Vary hosted Hunting Cynology Day with a rich programme for dog handlers, hunters and the general public. The event was organised jointly by Lázeňské lesy a parky Karlovy Vary, the Karlovy Vary District Hunting Association and the Environment Department of the Karlovy Vary City Council.

Preparations and the trophy exhibition

The programme started the day before with the installation of a trophy exhibition, organised by the city’s environment department with the help of students of the Secondary Forestry School in Žlutice and trainees from the OMS Karlovy Vary course. The preparations also included evaluating the trophies so that they were ready with labels for visitors on Saturday.

The spring show and a rich programme

Saturday kicked off with the spring hunting dog show with expert commentary for the public. Conformation was judged by Jana Šmídová. It was followed by:

Demonstrations by the Karlovy Vary rescue dog handlers
A presentation by police dog handlers of the Karlovy Vary Regional Police Directorate
a hunting dog demonstration led by Kateřina Holubová
a dog dancing performance
a laser shooting range lent by OMS Karlovy Vary
the talk “Risks for dogs in nature” with a first aid demonstration and protective gear for dogs

Cooperation and thanks

It was the first event of its size in the region. Many thanks to all organisers, performers and participants. Despite the less favourable weather, Hunting Cynology Day promised further cooperation and we are already looking forward to the second year.

Aspects of hunting cynology – an OMS Karlovy Vary seminar

On 24 March 2023, the Karlovy Vary District Hunting Association held the expert seminar “Aspects of hunting cynology” in Děpoltovice, focused on the work and safety of hunting dogs during driven hunts. Almost 80 dog handlers, hunters and hunting trainees attended.

The main partner was Dog protection from Toužim, which specialises in protective vests for dogs and other safety equipment. The programme included:

A presentation of protective equipment for hunting dogs
A two-hour talk by Rudolf Slaba on the work of hunting packs in driven hunts of hoofed game (especially wild boar)
first aid demonstrations for hunting dogs
information on the benefits of ČMMJ membership for dog handlers, including insurance and discounts on hunting dog trials

Participants could examine and try on protective vests, the pack leaders’ edged weapons and other equipment. The talk, accompanied by photos and videos, gave a comprehensive view of the importance and safety of hunting dogs in hunting.

The event was financially supported by MAS Krušné hory, o.p.s. and the Karlovy Vary Region.

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