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Guide dogs in training

Kála

Kála is the only girl among Azúr’s “K” litter puppies. She looks most like her mother, with beautiful deep brown eyes and a yellow coat. Kála is a very sweet-natured dog who is easy to live with and a true companion in everyday life. She is devoted to the person she considers her owner and absolutely adores them. She tries to get everything right, with boundless affection and a strong desire to please. If something does not go perfectly, she simply gives you a kiss and tries again.

Her perseverance, diligence and people-centred nature will be invaluable to a visually impaired person in the future.

We are very grateful to Péter Homa and his family for setting Kála on this path and raising her with love.

Kifli

I have a special bond with Kifli. I fell in love with this little yellow bundle of joy when I tested him as a six-week-old puppy. Now I have the honour of building on the excellent foundation his puppy raisers gave him and training him to become a clever, reliable guide dog. Kifli is a medium-sized, neutered male yellow Labrador. Despite his young age, he has a surprisingly serious and sensitive personality. He has had plenty of socialisation, which helps him move steadily and confidently even in environments full of distractions.

He learns very quickly and enjoys working together. He soon understands and solves the new tasks and obstacles he encounters. He is friendly with other dogs and gentle and careful even during play. Given the choice, though, he would most like to be with people. On the agility course, his bold puppy side comes out: he loves to show off, learns new obstacles in no time and completes them with visible delight.

Kifli combines sensitivity, intelligence, steadiness and a cooperative nature—an excellent foundation for a future guide dog. We still have a long way to go, but I am sure that when his big day arrives, he will stand beside a visually impaired person as a balanced, patient and reliable companion.

I owe special thanks to Gábor Horváth and Anikó Horváth, who raised, protected and taught Kifli with great love, patience and exemplary dedication. The time, energy and care they invested in him can be seen in everything he does. They gave him a solid foundation that is a joy to build on as his trainer. Thank you for raising such a wonderful dog and for helping Kifli become someone’s loyal companion, steady support and reliable guide one day.

Köles

Köles is a soft teddy bear inside and out! Behind his appealing looks is a gentle, sensitive soul. He takes time to open up, but once someone has won his heart, he will do anything to make them happy. He is a quiet, cautious dog who is almost unnoticeable at home. He does not bark loudly or push his way in. He enjoys going for walks with his trainer and is happy to meet new people. He loves everyone and leans into their hands to be petted. When learning, he takes his time and thinks things through. He does not rush, and he is easy to motivate.

He gets along wonderfully with cats and other dogs. He is very well-mannered and does his best to please his owner. His training has begun, so before long he may become someone’s loyal assistance-dog companion.

Köles was raised in Zamárdi by Orsolya Puskovitz, and we are grateful to her for that.

Matróz

Matróz, a medium-sized, pure white male Labrador, is a real party animal. He thinks he is the king of the world. As his puppy raisers put it, Matróz has never been sad—and that is true. He is always cheerful and ready for action. He loves people and always tries to stay close to his owner. He gets along very well with other dogs, but can also keep himself occupied. He has lots of energy, so life with him is guaranteed never to be boring.

His devotion and ability to work well with people will bring great joy to his future owner.

We thank Emese Meiszter and Áron Szentirmai for guiding Matróz through the often challenging journey of growing up and shaping him with their gentle kindness.

Kotta

Kotta is a beautiful, dark yellow male Labrador. He is the very picture of peace and calm. Sharing your life with him is a real gift. He never imposes himself, yet he is always there when needed. He is interested in his tasks, but does not rush to complete them at any cost. He prefers to think them through so he can do them perfectly. The only things that occasionally disturb his stoic calm are a good game with his friends or a play session with his trainer’s cat. He has a special bond with children.

He loves them and works perfectly with them, even without being asked. He will be a wonderful companion for someone facing challenges in life.

We thank Evelyn Pintér and Dávid Pintér for raising Kotta with thoughtful, consistent care and lots of love.

Lótusz

Lótusz is a confident, striking female with a darker yellow coat.

She is always active and ready to go, yet calm and thoughtful when given a task.

She loves her owner and wants nothing more than to please them. She would spend most of her energy working, as you can see in every glance.

She enjoys playing, too. When she gets the chance, she unwinds by racing around wildly with her fellow trainees. All it takes is a stick or a ball in her mouth, and the chase is on!

Her training began at the end of July. After some foundational work, we will move on to more intensive training. In about six months, she may become a loyal companion to a visually impaired person. for someone facing challenges in life.

We thank Evelyn Pintér and Dávid Pintér for raising Kotta with thoughtful, consistent care and lots of love.

Ispán

Ispán is a puppy from Borsó’s “I” litter. He and his littermate Indián began learning the work of a guide dog with their trainer in Miskolc. Ispán is a well-proportioned, energetic male yellow Labrador with a particularly good stride, a yellow coat and deep brown eyes.

He is the kind of dog who would bring the stars down from the sky for the person he loves. He is endlessly grateful for a kind word and always wants to please. He especially loves being petted, snuggles up to people and enjoys their attention. He has a tremendous appetite for work. He carries out what he has learned with great enthusiasm and is always trying to make people happy.

At home, he is an attentive and easygoing companion who gets along well with other four-legged friends. His steady temperament, motivation and intelligence could make him an excellent guide dog, able to offer emotional support to his future visually impaired owner as well.

We are grateful to Norbert Hambuch and his wife, experienced puppy raisers, for helping Ispán take the first steps towards becoming a guide dog.

Carie

Carie is a soft-coated, slightly stocky yellow female Labrador. She may not be the largest in size, but what she lacks in stature she more than makes up for in energy. Her beautiful head is crowned with two large triangular ears, and her chocolate-brown eyes always sparkle with kindness and a readiness for action.  Her favourite game is fetching; when playing, she dashes after the thrown ball like a rocket, defying her short legs. This has become part of her daily routine too, as whenever something falls, she waits, ready to spring into action to pick it up. She is extremely well-balanced and always shines when she has a task to do.

Carie came to us from Dogs for Life in Slovakia.

Joghurt

Yoghurt is a large, light-coloured, almost white-shaded yellow male Labrador who, with his gentle appearance and soft temperament, immediately wins people’s trust. As a puppy, he was a real bundle of energy, a playful dog who soaked up new knowledge like a sponge and greeted the world with openness and enthusiasm in every situation. Despite his young age, he has already developed the inner balance that is essential for an assistance dog. He has a keen sense of the difference between work and play: when it’s time to work, his focus sharpens, his movements become conscious, and his reactions are carefully considered. And when the time arrives to let loose, he plays with the same light-hearted, puppy-like spirit that has always been part of his personality. His ability to learn is outstanding; he picks up new tasks quickly and consistently, whilst maintaining a cooperative, well-attuned attitude towards his owner throughout. He is not pushy, but rather a gentle, subtle presence who calms those around him and naturally creates harmony wherever he is. Joghurt is a dog who can be both a reliable partner at work and a source of joy in everyday life — a companion who will not only guide his owner but also remind him every day that their shared journey is not just a task, but an opportunity to enjoy life.

We are grateful to Ágnes Preininger for starting Joghurt on his path, with love, care and consistent training, which laid the crucial foundations for a service dog’s life.

Juhar

This tiny, soft-furred, light yellow female Labrador is the perfect example of unconditional love. She approaches everyone with a pure heart and complete trust, be it human or animal. Whenever she enters a place, she immediately brings a smile to everyone’s face. She is extremely sensitive, immediately takes off her owner’s mood and does everything to make everyone around her feel good. She loves to work, learns quickly and tries to adapt to situations that are initially scary for her. When playing with her peers, she really shows what energy resides in this tiny body.

We thank Gizella Ménesi and her family for raising Juhar with the same love and devotion as their previous foster children, giving a disabled person a chance for what is certainly an even happier life.

Jáde

Jade is a very intelligent and very sensitive, typical little girl, who, in addition to her sensitivity, also has a great deal of coolness, curiosity and zest for life. She actively throws herself into tasks. When she looks at me during a task, I almost feel as if she is suggesting with her eyes: “What is this task for me, I will easily complete it.” When I do something, she can follow me as if her goal is to learn what needs to be done so that she can do it herself next time. Her gaze is really very expressive and smart. A cute little girl who wants to please, full of life, who will surely gild her future owner’s life with this charming, shining soul.

We would like to thank Antal Apró and his partner for raising such a lovely puppy. Their devoted love is absolutely reflected in the dog.

Indián

This imposing looking, yellow-furred Labrador male looks for all the world like Borsó – after all, he was born in her first litter – but of course, he is almost twice as big as his mother. When you look at Indián, you feel something really nice: his beautiful round head and dark, deep brown eyes faithfully reflect his wonderful, lovable temperament. He is a dog with a smooth nature, who follows his human like a shadow and tries to please him, he wants to be there everywhere, he is a very affectionate, kind dog. He lives in peace and harmony with everyone, nothing upsets him, he is calm and balanced everywhere, which is why his trainer started training with him with high hopes!

We thank László Varga and Beatrix, as well as the University of Miskolc, for showing more and more blind guide students the initial steps of this wonderful profession and for creating the opportunity for Indián to become a faithful companion for a visually impaired person. They raised Atom and Dióda before.

Jegenye

He arrived with great enthusiasm and this enthusiasm is still inexhaustible. He is always cheerful, ready for action, and loves to do tasks, walk, party, and play!

He keeps himself away from other dogs, is a bit distrustful, and rather avoidant, but he enjoys playing with anyone he meets, including kittens.

His training has begun, which initially consisted of long, quality walks to build our relationship, and now we are also doing tasks, which consists of leashed walks on the street and indoor agility tasks.

We are grateful to Ildikó Bálint and Ferenc Scholtz for giving Jegenye a home and raising him with devoted love, preparing him for life in the big city, and for him to soon become an assistance dog!

Íbisz

The yellow female Labrador, known as the storm, is a hooligan in velvet fur, whom God created so charming that we can overlook her antics, because we can’t help but adore her!

She is so cheerful that there is no room for sadness next to her, so cuddly that she brings something kind at every moment so that you don’t forget that she is here with you, right next to you.

She runs like a gazelle and is sharp as a razor, so everyone should pull their socks up next to her, there is no laziness here, no idleness, there is always something to do and when we do something, we should be happy about it, because life is to be enjoyed the Ibis way!

We are grateful to Eszter Daróczy for raising this extraordinary puppy with love and devotion, who will give our visually impaired person something wonderful besides guiding her – because she will be happy at every moment with this person!

Garas

Garas is a large, soft-furred male Labrador who gives the impression of a cuddly “teddy bear” with his incredibly kind and lovable temperament. His positive aura and good mood are contagious to everyone who meets him. He loves people and of course his belly, so he can be well motivated with treats, he is eager to learn and wants to comply. When called, he happily runs to his trainer with flapping ears. In the company of dogs, he plays selflessly, finding common ground with every animal at first. At home, he is a cuddly, attentive companion who loves to be the center of attention, so we are sure that his future visually impaired owner will appreciate his loving proximity.

We are grateful to Ágnes Muszka and her family for their love and care in guiding Garas’ development, for raising him from a small puppy into a mature adult dog suitable for a guide dog.

Fátyol

Fátyol is an inquisitive, clownish dark yellow female Labrador from our own breeding program. She loves to be the center of attention and can be taken off her feet with a kind greeting. When she gets tired, she sleeps like a brioche on her bed, and when she is free, she runs like a gazelle, with only a stripe of her visible. Sometimes she tends to frown and watch the events around her. She will be a true, devoted companion to her future visually impaired owner.

We thank Emese Gál for raising Fátyol with love so that she could become a capable guide dog.

Göncöl

Göncöl, this soft, light yellow male Labrador, gives the impression of a grown-up teenager with his long legs and delicate build. However, his soul is reminiscent of a true aristocrat. He observes everything, thinks carefully, and then decides what he thinks would be the right solution. You have to work for his trust, but once he likes someone, he will be happy to cooperate. He loves his owner very much, he likes to be around him, but he is not at all intrusive. He is good to live with, he is a true companion. During free play, he tends to throw his aristocratic manner into the corner and plow the forest like a purebred Labrador, but even then, the owner’s call is more important than playing or some exciting scents.

We thank Zsuzsa Gönye and her family for the immense love, perseverance and gentleness with which they shaped Gönci into such a great dog.

Furmint

Furmint is a medium-sized male Labrador with a caramel-colored, charming face and an even more charming nature. He is extremely docile and cooperative. He approaches everyone with good intentions, although his trainer’s cat does not always take his youthful enthusiasm well. He loves to learn and work, and discover new things. His peaceful, calm character has a calming effect on his surroundings, which is a huge advantage in his work. He quickly steals into everyone’s hearts with his kindness. He loves to play with his companions, but even then he keeps one eye on his owner.

We are grateful to Ákos Bacsa and Timi Forgács for raising Furmint consistently and with love, giving a visually impaired person the chance to have such a wonderful dog as his companion.

Hargita

Hargita is a medium-sized, light, almost whitish yellow Labrador male, who immediately inspires confidence in people with his delicate appearance and balanced aura. As a puppy, he was a truly playful, energetic individual who found joy in every situation, but during his training he learned how to turn this energy into focused work. Today, he is a thoughtful, calm dog who does not rush, but responds to tasks thoughtfully and confidently. His quick perception and desire to learn are outstanding: what he once understands, he applies stably and reliably in practice. His calm presence radiates security, but at the same time he has the inner drive necessary to be a confident companion to his owner in everyday challenges. Hargita is not the loud, intrusive type – he is quietly, attentively present, and feels exactly when he needs to come to the fore. This kind of balance and self-control makes him truly suitable to be not only a guide for a visually impaired person, but also a safe, stable point in everyday life.

We are grateful to Anna Schmidt and Döme Fodor for raising Hargita with love, patience and consistency, laying the foundation for the stable personality that is most needed in the life of a future assistance dog.

Hámor

Hámor turned 1 year old in September. He inherited the characteristic brown stripe on his nose from his mother. He is a shorter, neutered male dog that changes from yellow to fawn. He is very true to his name, because if we take Hámor Lake as a basis, then it is exactly as calm and peaceful as the Miskolc lake hiding deep in the yellow forest in autumn. I could also compare his appetite to this, because it is just as bottomless as the depth of the lake. Because of this, he is very easy to train and quickly motivate. The initially slightly insecure dog has now become a very friendly dog ​​that adapts quickly to the circumstances. I am sure that the great will and desire for knowledge hidden in him will soon bear fruit, and he will become a very smart guide dog.

We would like to thank Judit Susán, Sára Kovács, and Gábor Zavarkó for raising Hámor and contributing greatly to her becoming a loyal companion to our visually impaired person.

Foton

Foton, one of the grown males of the F litter, turned one year old this August and has also been trained! This imposing yellow Labrador is a very kind, cuddly, and kiss-giver dog who constantly seeks the company of humans. He is always close to his owner on walks, and although sniffing sometimes leads him to a different path, as soon as he senses that he has strayed too far, he tries to catch up with his trainer with a wild rush. He is an active but not overly active dog, who is happy to participate in any task, learns attentively and quickly. He specifically seeks and requires the company of other dogs, finds the right way to play with anyone, but quickly turns away from those who are not friendly. He is precise in work, easily motivated with treats, and an enthusiastic dog, who is expected to have a medium, comfortable pace, and in addition, he will be a great companion for a visually impaired person, not only guiding him with his magical nature, but also opening new paths for him!

We are grateful to Dr. Veronika Czímer, Vera Petrás and Gergely Németh, as well as Julianna Tamás Huszárné and Károly Huszár, for raising Foton with love and preparing him for this noble task, so that our Foundation can train another dog for a visually impaired person.

Deka

Deka is the queen of the D litter. This small, yellow female Labrador is a dog with personality. She always knows how things should be done and doesn’t hide it. However, when it comes to a little petting or caressing, she almost turns into a purring kitten. She is extremely people-oriented, always wanting to be near her owner. She is constantly thinking of something fun, the results of which sometimes only she laughs at, but this doesn’t bother her at all. She is precise in her work, and her desire to please her owner is very high. She learns quickly and loves to take part in any task. She is easy to motivate. Overall, she is an extremely kind and good-natured dog with whom life is never boring. We are sure that she will soon brighten someone’s life.

Thank you to Botond Bodnár and his family for raising our little female dog with great love and care!

Vidra

Vidra is a very kind, gentle and sensitive female Labrador who loves to exercise both her own and her trainer’s brains. In addition, she puts things together incredibly quickly and throws herself into tasks with great enthusiasm. You can progress with her using very meticulous training techniques, but what she learns, she then does with great precision. She is cuddly, playful, a bit eccentric, which gives her a very exceptional charm. She is at the end of her training and we are already practicing with her future owner, with whom she is starting to develop a perfect harmony.

We thank Eszter Daroczy for raising Vidra for us with such devoted love.

Dollár

Dollár is a light-colored, well-built, tall dog born in our breeding program. He has a persistent, sensitive nature, and will be a great companion for his future visually impaired owner. He rests in the peace of the home, but as soon as it is time to go, he awaits the next task. He loves to learn and is happy to show off his knowledge when the opportunity arises. He loves people, tries to please his loved ones, and hides for petting. He is an extremely agile dog who does not disdain long runs with his fellow dogs.

We thank Kinga Atzél and her family for raising Dollár with care and love, thereby contributing to his becoming a guide dog.

Dominó

Dominó is a medium-sized, neutered yellow male dog with pointed ears and a pink nose with a small black dot in the middle. He loves to run and explore his surroundings. He is playful with both dogs and people and longs to be close to his owner. He is always ready to go and curiously awaits where their journey will lead today. He is a little more reserved with strangers, but when he gets to know and love someone, he becomes strongly attached to them.

We thank Rita Fenyvesi and Zsolt Benkó for raising Dominó with care and love, thereby contributing to him becoming a guide dog.