Toldi is a dog, breed is Vizsla (Smooth), other name is also The Hungarian Pointer
(Vizsla means pointer in Hungarian). "Smooth" is noted, because there are also Wirehair Vizslas that are recognized by
Kennel Clubs around the world. Toldi's name is derived from
old Hungarian folk hero Toldi Miklos, immortalized by famous Hungarian poet
of the 19. century, Janos Arany in 8 volumes. Toldi Miklos is to Hungary, as
Robin Hood is to England. Ancient Magyar noble hunted with
his horse, falcon and his Vizsla. "Dances with Falcons" is
paying tribute to a Hungarian history of long ago.... and since Francois
Bernier insisted this litter be named for a flight........ :) it
fits.
Toldi has received his
First Point towards his Canadian Championship at Kanata Kennel Club
show in first week of May 1999 by
finishing BOB over Specials. He has completed his Canadian Championship at Ottawa Kennel
Club Championship Show on May 30, 1999, one day before his 9th month of age. (click
here for show pictures) Toldi also completed his Junior Field
(FDJ) and he has finishing his first leg being 2nd at G.S.P.C. of Eastern Canada field test with 95/100 points.
Toldi has attained his JH title in 4 for 4 runs in USA in April 2000 (click
here for hunting pictures). At the middle of 2001, Toldi
is standing with multiple BOBs, Group placements
and Group wins. Among his achievements is winning The
Vizsla Society of Ontario Specialty 3 times starting in November
1999, 2000 and July 2001. Toldi has also won Canadian National
Specialty in July 2001 (BOB and Best Canadian Bred), 2 weeks after
winning the VSO Specialty. (click here for Can. Specialty
pictures) and attained his US Championship in getting his
three 5 point Majors
at three US Specialties. (click
here for US Specialty pictures).
He was awarded #1
Vizsla for 2000 by CKC and is currently ranked again #1 Vizsla in
Canada for 2001
July 13/02 - Toldi
qualifies in his third leg of Filed Dog test with the score of 90 and
finishes his FD title in Qubec. Thank you John Reid for your dedication
and love of field and dogs.
Toldi is well proportioned and balanced Vizsla
with moderate rear angulation, good top line and a nice deep chest.
He is 23 3/4" tall and weighs 51-53 lbs.. His balanced and strong body affords him
almost effortless movement with great reach and drive. He is well
muscled - strong, but elegant. As you can see from his portrait, he
has a beautiful, masculine Vizsla head. He is a pleasure to watch move in the
ring and in the field. Toldi has been bred by Francois Bernier of
Bajnok Vizslas and we are privileged to call this exceptional dog our
own. Of course this is not just our opinion, it is seconded many
times by International Judges that Toldi has been competing in the
show ring under.
Best of all this
dog has an exceptional temperament, adapts to new situations and
surroundings well, loves people, puppies, new
experiences and plays any games we can come up with - or he comes up with
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with his usual drive and gusto. He is happy, outgoing and a great
kisser - and he talks a lot! He reaches out to all
kinds of dogs, people and other creatures of this earth to make it a
pleasure to have him in our lives.
Toldi is working towards his FD and SH
now in the spring of 2002 with John Reid from
Onpoint Perm Red'd Kennels.
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The Canadian Champion
at 9 months old on May 30, 1999
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Michigan
V Specialty Winners Dog from August 21,1999 not yet 1 year old -
first 5 point major
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3
x BISS
Champion at VSO Vizsla Specialty on November 27, 1999, 2000 and July
2001 click
here to see pictures
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BISS
Winner of 2001 National Specialty - BOB and Best Canadian Bred
awards - click
here to see pictures
Group
Wins, multiple Group Placements & BOBs in 2000 & 2001
#1
Vizsla in Canada Award 2000 and presently again #1 Vizsla for 2001
BOW,
WD at Wisconsin Specialty on May 7/ 2000 - 2nd 5 point major
Obtained
his Junior Hunter test in 4 for 4 runs, May 21/2000
BOW,
WD at Miami Valley Vizsla Club Specialty on May 27/2000 - third 5
point major & US CH
Toldi
achieved his AKC Championship by a "Hat Trick": WD, BOW, BOW
all 5 point majors in
3 Vizsla Specialties in a
row
JH and
AKC Champion in ONE MONTH - May
2000!
FDJ
(Field Dog Junior) title received in Canada on August 26, 2000, one
week before his 2nd birthday with the score of 89/100 - one of only
3 dogs qualifying out of over 30 dogs entered.
Toldi
got his first leg (before 1 year old) by finishing with 2nd
highest score at G.S.P.C. field test with the score of 95/100
Gets
his FD title in July, 2002 - Thank you John Reid for your dedication
and love of field dogs.
Will
work to compete for his SH (US) in the fall of 2002
Working
on his obedience towards his CD
Loving
companion and a friend
