There is an urban legend around my hometown in Hungary about a kuvasz that was kept as a housekeeper. Once the family left the house leaving their little kid at home. Thieves broke in to the house and faced the little kid. They asked him was there anyone else home with him. The kid answered yes, only Peti. 'And how old is Peti?' The kid answered 8 years old. The thieves calmed down and proceed with their 'duties'. However it turned out that Peti is an 8 years old kuvasz with a not so uncommon behaviour that he let people in but not let them out of the property. The family arriving home was only need to call the police because Peti managed the rest. :D
@@theforgotten1213when I was growing up in Hungary we had 3, all of them behaved like the one in the "urban legend". They let people in and let them out only when my father accompanied the visitors. They acted differently with family members and close friends obviously.
yepp, in hungary we never trust a kuvasz. better to be safe than sorry. we keep our distance from them :) lovely dogs anyway if you have them in your family
i grew up with two, the best animals ever. if they know the person they are interacting with, otherwise, they can be really frightening. this is exactly why the behavior of this cutie is beyond amazing!!!
When I was a child, our first dog was a kuvasz named Bundás. Very sweet dog. My brother was a toddler who was learning how to walk. The dog saw him wobbling and trying to grab the wall, and was worried, so he ran over and stood next to my brother to prevent him from falling. Bundás was the best boy 💔
They were kept taking Carr of animals, so probably that is why the richer people owned them not the price. But poor people also had I think beside puli.
I have fallen in love with GWTD and as Vanessa said that I thought, oh my goodness, I have watched all the videos, am I subscribed? And I quickly did! Hilarious and effective!
@@leonnarcizm hú hát ha jól emlékszem erről nem volt szó úgy konkrétan a videóban sajnos :) csak hogy igencsak jól van tartva és figyelnek az igényeire rendesen felelősségteljesen
YES! I was hoping we'd see a Kuvasz on here! We just lost ours last month at the age of 10. We got ours from a breeder in South Carolina who breeds from actual Hungarian stock (American-bred Kuvasz tend to have some Pyrenees in them and are bigger). "Challenging" is a good word for them. They're very smart and very independent, have incredibly selective hearing, are not trustworthy for one second off a leash, and like Kylo here, they can be a little neurotic about certain things. And their guarding instincts are incredible. When I was dating my now-wife about 25 years ago, we went walking her parents' two Kuvasz on a popular trail. The second we sat down on a bench, the bigger of the two immediately turned a 180 and sat facing the trail watching our backs, with no training whatsoever. They are also assertive and will generally sort their pack structure out via combat when they get together, but after everybody has established their pecking order, all is good. I miss our Bator so much, but it's awesome to see a Kuvasz get some time on your channel and Kylo is absolutely gorgeous. (BTW, little fact to add on: These dogs were almost driven to extinction during World War II. Apparently the Germans in Hungary and the government there thought they'd make good guard dogs. They didn't, they're way too independent (like most LGDs). Especially when Hungary was occupied in 1944 by the Germans and then invaded by the Red Army in 1944-45, they were almost completely wiped out because they were too troublesome to the armies. Fortunately enough were saved to rebuild the breed stock, but that's why a lot of Kuvasz look suspiciously like curly-furred Pyrenees, because they have some Pyr or Maremma in them. Ours, and it looks like Kylo here, was purebred from Hungarian stock, 100% Kuvasz.
Just addition to your excellent comment: they always worked in pack and were so brave they took down bear and wolf packs (people with bad intention) to protect the herd and their masters! Such great dogs!
i hope this isn't weird but I wanted to say thank you for sharing this. It made me smile reading it :) I'm sorry about your loss. I hope you and your wife have other pets keeping you company, or find another when you're ready♥️
Wife here. Thanks so much for the kind words. :) And yeah, they're ridiculously smart. I asked ours what he wanted once, and he walked to the door, flipped his leash with his nose, and waited for me to follow directions. 😂 We'll get another when we've gotten some rest. :)
@@velvety2006He created one of Europe's first professional armies, and brought the Rennaisance to Hungary with his patronage of the arts, as well as kept the country safe from invasion when it was boxed in from all sides - smart would be an understatement!
I understand that royalty also used the Kuvasz as a napkin. Their fur isn't barbed, so the dirt slides off when dry. We've had seven of them. After the mud dries, the house is filled with grit. They shed like crazy. "Resistance is futile." And we've loved every one of them!
I am Hungarian. We had a Kuvasz when I was a kid. I had a book with pictures and descripitons about all breeds, each on different pages. There was one word at the bottom of the page about each breed, a very characteristic feature. Kuvasz was: incorruptible. Their loyalty is no joke❤
You could see here that he does not take to treat from the groomer, only probably from the owner's hand, but then when the groomer gives the treat to the owner, he does not take it from him eihter. That is interesting to see. Kylo's eyes are saying "what is this, I am not taking the treat because its from her", very interesting!!
No it is not. Our Kuvasz, Bator, was completely devoted to all of us. Especially my wife. He didn't like strangers...if a stranger like a repairman came to our house, he'd bark and bark and bark and do his best to run them off, unless they were properly introduced by one of us. Once we let him in and let him meet the stranger, and it was apparent that this person was approved by us to be in/around the house, then everything was fine and Bator was perfectly polite and would let the stranger have the run of the place without issue. He was also perfectly polite when out on walks. He wasn't super-friendly like our massive 140-pound Pyrenees/German Shepherd/Coonhound mix, who loved people, but Bator would sniff a hand and accept a brief pet and then keep looking around for threats. Never had a problem with him being aggressive but when out and about, he never fully switched out of guard mode either.
I remember these dogs were very popular 40 years ago and I frequently met them at private houses. All of them was very protective of the property without any training. Not a friendly dog with strangers at all, including guests and is quite unpredictable with them. It was the dog I really feared of the most. In the other hand shepards valued them very high because it could kill volves. This dog was breed to make independent decisions at night during guarding the property, so sometimes you have to make clear who is the boss in the pack.
Finally! 😀 I'm Hungarian, and never thought you would ever groom one of "our" breeds. Vizsla dogs have hardly any fur, pulis and komondors require a technique that you say you don't provide. Kuvasz dogs are not as easy to train as a vizsla or a puli, and they are considered to take quite a long time to be friendly with strangers (but are very good guard dogs and loyal to the owners). They sometimes just refuse to obey strangers. They are more common in the countryside than in a house or a flat. So, all in all, he behaved v well for a kuvasz! One more thing to add to the history - at the end of World War 2, the kuvasz was nearly lost as a breed. High rank German army officers were impressed with their fierce loyalty and simply "took" them home, leaving just a handful in Hungary. It was years after the war that dozens of those dogs were taken back to Hungary and they could carry on with the breeding. Thank you for making him look so beautiful!
I’m not Hungarian, but I absolutely love your country and culture. Currently planning to visit Hungary again in a couple years and I’m learning Hungarian on DuoLingo. Definitely a challenging language!
My grandma had a Puli and a Vizsla when I was a kid. I can say their names, but I've no idea how to spell them.😂 I never learned Hungarian (other than a few words and phrases).
She was lucky with this dog, here in Hungary I guess no one would want to approach a kuvasz .... and since summers have been always hot here, his fur and its seasonal changing are just perfect for all seasons. Thanks again for the educational part.
I absolutely agree with you two that he's well trained and socialized. He's a kuvasz so he's also smart enough to know this isn't a threatening situation, just uncomfortable. He's politely telling Vanessa he doesn't care for this and to get that water snake of doooom outta there.
this breed usually doesn't bite intruders. it has a different approach, they threaten the intruders until they fall on the ground then the dog sits on them (remaining threatening) the whole day or even night until the owner comes home. this is usually a death sentence to intruders if the owner gets home too late and temperatures are too low.
that is because its originally a herding dog, and they were taught to only bite the air near the kettle to herd them. so they only really pretend to bite
have you considered presenting their blown out fur to owners on pickup kinda like "so here's you first dog, and here's the other dog we extracted from the one you brought in!"
I measure lost hair in my little Miniature Pincher. If I let my hair go uncut for long periods of time before cutting it, I'll say I've got a couple dogs-worth of hair.
TBH this guy was anything but typical according its breed. Generally a Kuvasz is double the size of a lab, more mean than a German Shepherd and... usually not as vocal as a husky. On the other hand he was pretty patient, normally a Kuvasz won't stay where he doesn't feel comfortable. One way or the other. The most loyal dog I've ever had.
I have a kuvasz as well. (She also often sings the song of her people ...) They are wonderful creatures. The most fierce, brave, stubborn yet the most gentle and sweet dogs at the same time. They are smart, their instincts' are very strong. Here in Hungary most Kuvasz dogs have wavy or curly hair, males can grow up to 150 lb.
Gotta say that Kylo's owner made an exceptional job at socializing him. Kuvasz really loves their owners and pretty much only them. And they can even be agressive towards stangers (which is understandable, considering their original job), but it was nice to see him behave so well.
Yes. The one i have wouldnt allow her get so close. I mean, he walks with me on the streets with lots of people, but hey, keep your hands away... when i need to take him to the vet, i walk a 3,5 km before so he gets a bit tired, then the vet can do his job. The dog is too tired to complain😅😅
@@margodphd actually im used to walk a bit more, but i dont pee on every corner and bush on the streets and i dont carry a blanket in the back while i am walking 🤣😂🤣😂 but if he wasnt so cranky we wouldnt need this kind of strategy 🤷♂️🤷♂️ i dont know about other lgd dogs, but kuvasz are smarter than i would like them to be, so we need to outsmart them every day to get what we want from them...
Agreed. Kuvaszok are standoffish and can be quite aggressive towards strangers usually. This little guy was pretty cool and calm all things considered. Good pup.
Absolutely........I had a professor who had a Kuvasz......I had never heard of it before. I was at her house and she said I could go in the backyard with her and the dog and I would be totally fine, but if I came through the fence gate alone.....chances are he would attack and possibly kill me.........beautiful dogs though.
He seems to be on the smaller side. I’ve had an opportunity to see a Kuvasz in his natural habitat, on a Hungarian farm, and this good boy was massive. Approaching from a distance you could see the house and a white hill next to it - a gorgeous Kuvasz which I could easily put at 200lbs. Not only was he laid back and gentle, but had the most communicative eyes I’ve ever seen in a dog. Had he opened his mouth to speak then and there (some 30years ago), I wouldn’t have been surprised. It felt like an encounter of a third kind, he left such a deep impression on me that I remember him to this day. Glad you’ve had an opportunity to meet this breed and show it to us. ❤
Your memory must fail you. Lucas’s aren’t easy 200lbs. That would be overweight/obese, impossible for any working dog outside of Budapest. Get some pills grampa before you forget where you livr
Hát és még milyen jó kutya volt tényleg, ennyi szadit kibírt és a csaj összes ujja megmaradt… Azért a kuvasz tud agresszív lenni, ez semmi se volt ahhoz képest!
Awesome temperament on this fella. A dog that is enjoying the experience does not really get points for being co-operative but a dog that is being challenged by the new experience and STILL remains polite even when stressed - THAT is a great temperament right there.
the funniest part about seeing herding/livestock guardian dogs' grooms (at least, assuming they're working dogs) is that they look so fabulous at the end and you know that the moment they get home they'll go roll around in mud or dirt or poop
It makes sense though from a practical standpoint, they blend in with the sheep or livestock. If they were brindle or something like that, it’d be easier for predators to spot them. I do agree though, it is rather inconvenient for the owners trying to keep them clean
@@GabbyJFS_02 but on the other hand it helps you a lot for finding ticks - think about searching a dark colored dog, no chance. Also their fur is almost "auto cleaning" you just have to be patient that they dry out, the dirt falls off them automatically.
A friend of mine lives out in the Hungarian countryside, about 20 minutes outside of the town of Kecskemet. He has a 2 hectare plot, and one winter some of his neighbours were burgled. A few days passed, and he woke up one morning to see his kuvasz called Vandor (Wanderer) sat in the snow at the back door with his face covered in blood. Scared that the dog had been hurt, he gave him a very careful examination: all was well. The dog then led him, very proudly, to a spot in the woods surrounding the house, around 50m from the fence. There had clearly been a battle, with blood everywhere, red snow, and bushes crushed down. My friend followed the trail of blood to the fence, where he saw that someone had cut the fence: his kuvasz had obviously heard this, and set up an ambush between the cut in the fence and the house: well away from where the dog normally slept. It was good in your video that the owner was still there: a kuvasz separated from its owner is a very dangerous dog indeed. They were bred to defeat wolves and bears attacking livestock, and are very good at their job!
What a good boy! We used to vacation in Hungary every year and go to a friend of the family's horse ranch. He had a bunch of dogs and among them a beautiful Kuvasz called Balu. He was a free roaming guard dog but so friendly and gentle with us, and he had the most intelligent yellow eyes!
Finally, a kuvasz! * - * They are such a lovely and misunderstood breed here in Hungary; some people think they are dangerous and unpredictable when really, they are just not for anyone who's willpower and stubbornness will be weaker than the dog's. :D They are lovely and kind when not working, and they can get grumpy and very inward when they got old, but I think they are amazing dogs, and very good at their job. Plus, they look stunning.
It makes me happy that you're highlighting all the wonderful livestock guarding dogs! As an owner of a rescued Anatolian Shepherd I have a soft spot for them.
Never thought I'd see a Kuvasz here! We had one for 12 years, and my great-uncle (former dog-breeder) actually wrote a book about the breed! Definitely not an easy dog to work with, they can be extremely wary of strangers. But once you gain their trust, they're a delight to have around, oh so much personality ❤️
Fun fact: King Matthias also built a separate little castle (it was for hunting but we usually call it dog-fort) for them in my home town, or so the urban legend goes.
Great job as always Vanessa! A bit of advice though, Kuvasz suffer from old-age induced severe grouchyness and aggression. So if this guy rocks up later on and seems a bit off, don't hesitate to notify the owner. An old boy called Willy was kept at my great aunt's farm, and was always fenced off in the backyard to protect the chicken and the pigs. (Also, to protect my 12-year-old self from him.) Going in to feed him, or take care of him was always a dicey move, since he was unpredictable even towards my great aunt. But she didn't have the heart to put him down, since the dog didn't actually hurt people or livestock, provided of course they stayed clear of his fenced off little territory. One day a relative in the village complained that someone has been nipping into their pantry and stealing their smoked and aged suasages that they were selling at the farmer's market. Not having a dog, it was easy to find a way into, what was essentially, a slightly modernised homestead. An idea was hatched to "lend" Willy, to spice up the thief's escapade. Needless to say a few days later, as the relatives were coming home one night, Willy's unique brand of security got results. The neighbour was waiting for them on top of the property's fence, frozen in the less than dignified "gargoyle" pose, with sausage in one hand outside of the fence, and his hand in Willy's mouth on the other side. Surprisingly Willy didn't just outright crush his hand, and even the flesh wound wasn't that bad. Of course the neighbour wasn't in much of a mood to experiment, for obvious reasons. The sausages were paid for in full. Not soon after Willy passed away peacefully of old age, with a full set of teeth and no bodily deterioration to speak of. Not exactly a family pet, but a darn good dog nonetheless.
I am from Hungary. These dogs are a fantastic and noble breed, but people know to treat them with the utmost respect. There was one of our neighbors had one when i was a kid. He used to lock her in when someone entered their garden, and to get friendly with her was a whole process. She also got extra cranky when she got old. They are fantastic guard dogs, but I you want one as a pet, please do your homework before getting one.
Good to know they get cranky😂😂😂, mine is 6 and already cranky... cant imagine when he gets worse... he will be like Cleant Eastwood at Gran Torino movie😅😅
There are many people who do not understand the huge difference between working dogs and family pets. I am not comfortable with the idea of keeping working dog breeds (such as the kuvasz) as family pets.
@@hb1338 Yes. People need to understand they are very different dogs with strong personality. I remember that when my kuvasz was only six months old and was already taking care of his territory, barking and showing he was there ready to fight. Well, this kind of dog is not for everyone. They love the family as every dog but their personalities needs experience to know how to deal with.
@@hb1338Absolutely! My grandfather had one guarding his livestock on his farm. He knew us but still didn't let anyone close beside my grandfather, he needed to be closed away when we were there. However our komondors and pulis (also livestock guardian breeds) were much better with accepting slightly more people around. Still wouldn't recommend either breeds as a first dog and only with serious consideration as a partially family dog (kuvasz not at all).
The Kuvasz is a Hungarian breed of flock guardian dog known for its considerable fighting abilities, yet it possesses a rather calm and affectionate nature. 😍😍😍
Its so great to see a Kuvasz again. We had one when I was a teenager who would stay glued to your side. Very Stubborn and Very affectionate. And her warning bark was the deepest I've ever heard, even as a puppy. Thank you for showcasing this lovely gentleman. It reminds me of our girl.
as a hungarian , the one dog breed i am terrified of, is the kuvasz. they are super territorial and mostly they are left alone on fields and they get little to no training. they only accept their owners and if they go loose they terrorize the neighborhood. on another end, i always blame the owners of these doggos, for neglecting them. so i really love to see one that is being taken care of
@@slymiaca have 2 neighbours w Kuvasz😊..1 exactly as described: only listening to owner otherwise terrorizing the neighbourhood - other totally spoilt (subsitute kid..) & not listening to owner : ) you can't really educate a kuvász.. ; )
I worked with Kuvasz for a long time, including Tanner the top winning Kuvasz ever in history! They are beautiful dogs and I feel incredibly lucky to have been trusted by so many of them over the years. I look forward to having one of my own some day as they are amazing dogs.
Another amazing transformation especially for a 5 yr old that's never been professionally groomed. He thought you needed a new dryer nozzle so he was just helping you out 😂. I've never heard of his breed before. He was thanking you for the groom by fixing your flowers.
My first pet for the first approx... 17 years of my life (I am 26). A kuvasz named Mongo. Definitely upheld the "protecting your house" part with great efficiency. Barked at everything and even handled critters in our backyard (and I was the only one to dispose of the corpses) Just seeing another one takes me back to those days.
You don't kiss an unfamiliar kuvasz, unless you wish to loose your face 😂 I love seeing the breed abroad, kuvasz is an amazing guard dog! Even though they live on farms and work with livestock, they are not herding dogs, they are guard dogs, protected the herd from wolves and bears. Extremely strong willed dogs, will protect you and your property with their lives and strangers won't enter without invitation, unless they have death wish. Great dogs, requires lots of training, so the owner of this dog did an excellent job!
What's amazing is the dog's summer coat! It is so different from the winter. It is so much cooler. The secret is brushing away the dense undercoat the dog grows to help deal with the cold temps. The dog sheds this when the temps rise in late winter. Brushing helps them shed it. There will be lots of fluff in the brush. What is left on the dog are the finer, sleeker hairs of summer. This is why you do not need to shave them. Just patiently brush them regularly.
My mom once visited a friend who had a kuvasz. This dog knew my mom. My mom stepped inside the fence, and the dog let her in; she made it to the house, but her friend was not home. She wanted to leave, but then the kuvasz didn’t let her, he didn’t come too close but he was growling every time my mom tried to near the gate. It started raining, but my mom had to wait for two hours outside in the pouring rain until her friend came home. She really is a dog person and dogs adore her, but the kuvasz was like ‘maybe I know you, but I make fucking sure you won’t cause trouble to my master’.
Yes! I looked up photos on Google. Curly hair almost like a sheep lol. With a short smooth-haired face like a Labrador. Hahaa...what a charming dog! Thank you for the reply!
This dog in the video is a nice dog but has not much to do with the original type. Those had bigger heads, more robust body, stronger hind legs and back/spine. Show dogs are different from working dogs. Unforunately, 95% of the kuvasz breed was wiped out in WW1 and WW2😢
What a transformation! And for a dog who's never been groomed, he took it quite well. But also: as soon as he was out in the open - so long to those flowers :)
My Kuvasz lived to be 14 years old. They are a natural guard dog & must be socialized from a young puppy. They can be so loving with their flock/herd but can be a nightmare to strangers. KUVASZ are not for people looking for a laid back dog like a Retriever so do research about Kuvasz & what they need. Love KUVASZ ❤
I had a german shepherd/kuvosz mix dog. He was the best family and guard dog I could have ever hoped for. He wouldn't take treats from strangers and wouldn't eat food thrown to him unless we handed it to him ouselves, even meat. No one messed with us or our property. He lived to be just shy of 15 years old. Best dog ever. ❤
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My first dog was a Kuvasz. A female, runt. She was a very high maintenance dog. But such a great companion and defender of the family. She would never accept treats while enduring situations she was uncomfortable. She was so loyal, like you said, however. She did have to be remined regularly that I was the boss, not her.
As expected 😅😅😅 this is the expected behaviour. They are amazing, but you have to outsmart them every day. Some behaviours you correct, while others...🤯🤯 but it is part of their nature...
Once, my friends and I took a bus to a soccer match in Debrecen (in Hungary) in the winter, in the heavy snow across to hungarian wasteland (Hortobágy). We stopped at near a restaurant (csárda), but many of us had to pee so badly. There was only 1 toilet inside, so I preferred to go next to the building. While peeing I noticed that the snow was growling in front of me... :D Then slowly I saw a long chain in the snow. Not one, but two! And then I noticed four pairs of pairs of eyes near me. I stood still and silent for about 10 minutes. Then I slowly backed away and ran into the restaurant... :)
Kuvasz are fiercely protective. Alexander Solzhenitsyn kept a couple at his house in America out of fear of Soviet agents. My dad's friends had one and it was so protective they had to keep it in the bedroom when he visited.
I didn't know about Solzhenitsyn, but regarding the rest of your comment, I've heard the same exact thing. My aunt and uncle had a neighbor who had one and he said he'd essentially fight to the death. I'm not sure if that was hyperbole or not.
@@valdivia1234567it is not. An expected behaviour is to be an attack dog to protect the owner and territory. The behaviour showed is this video is not common. The one i have, if she gets that close to him, and if he isnt with a muzzle... nothing good will come from this. And this isnt because he is bad, it is because they are like this. With some people they tolerate but with others🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
Proper socialization and training from a young age is important to ANY dog breed. This is why you see most small dogs are jackasses. They're often too easy to handle by the owners and aren't treated the same as larger breeds so they just get away with their behavior because it isn't corrected, just prevented. Any breed of dog with whatever temperament can be the goodest of doggos if you put in the effort and know what (and how) you're teaching them. There are exceptions, of course. Some dogs are just how they are. Guard dogs are a good example. However, if you teach them properly how YOU want them to guard (and not guard) then they'll be perfectly manageable in situations where you don't want them to be on guard. When people rely majorly on the dogs instincts instead of proper training, that's when the problems arise. Start from the earliest age possible and in the case of guard dogs: have people willing and able to help you with their guard training AND not-being-a-guard training. As that's something that is hard to do with people the dog is familiar with and wants to protect. If you don't teach a guard dog when not to guard, you can't be surprised when it never stops guarding.
@@valdivia1234567 it's not a hyperbole I can assure you. I have a Kuvasz and he is like that, or was, since he's really old and sick now. Also it's no coincidence that these dogs were/are really popular in Transylvania as well. They are defending livestock from wolves and bears over there. A Kuvasz easily chases a wolf or two away and a pack of 2-3 stops a bear. It's not because they are stronger or bigger, they just fight to the death, which wild predators tend to avoid.
As an experienced large dog owner and a former owner of a Kuvasz; think long and hard before getting a Kuvasz. They are the hardest breed to train and they can be unpredictable (anyone that says they make good "pets" is likely just trying to sell them). I would only get another if I was on a farm and had sheep to protect. We love the videos! PS - I'm never going to Clifton Hill again on Canada Day!! :)
I am Hungarian and have Kuvasz's for many years. More than one. Yes, they are hard to train, but certainly not unpredictable. Stubborn and independent, yes! You have to know their character and know how to deal with them properly. Respect their nature. Most people don't know how to handle the Kuvasz. It is not a breed for most people.
I remember when we had our own Kuvasv. We got it as a present from an hungarian friend of my father and named it as his race, Kuvos. We was exactly as you expect, energetic, independent but extremely loyal. Thank you for the memory you just unlocked!
Profoundly Loyal is an understatement. I am a licensed carpenter and I work and build for one customer only. A large rural property, and lots of people think it's ok to come on the property to look at the buildings. They bought two Hungarian Kuvasz puppies, male and female. Anytime I had to bring in a new contractor I would have to introduce them to both dogs, 9 times out of 10 they wouldn't get out of their trucks. I don't care how big and tough you think you are, don't ever get aggressive to their owners. These dogs give one warning, they will deep growl in a way that will put a fear in you, you didn't know existed. They were like huge white teddy bears if they knew you. One contractor made the mistake of raising his voice to the owners wife, he wasn't hurt but I guarantee he needed new shorts.
Ha! I subbed yesterday. I have been watching 2-3 of your posts each day for about a month, but I kept thinking, well surely I’ll lose interest soon. First, I don’t have a dog. Second, it’s the same process basically, right? But somehow you manage to keep my interest. I like your deadpan humor, your dedication to the animals and giving them the best groom possible, and the information you provide. Thanks for doing such good work, glad I finally subbed ❤
My family used to have a Kuvasz when I was younger. 'Challenging' is certainly an apt word, but I trusted her with my life whenever I went walking through the woods. Something I find interesting is that while the Kuvasz looks similar to the Great Pyrenees and the Maremma, it's actually a far more ancient breed, and is likely ancestral to both.
My granddad had one when I was kid. He was a gandarme when he was young (they were trained to tame dogs that are guarding farms) and later he did agricultural jobs so he learned how to handle dogs of the farms. He had may dogs over the years but the Kuvasz was the only one which we kids were not allowed to be without adult supervision. It wasn't a problematic dog, but he said that the Kuvasz species can be unpredictable especially as they get older.
It's so nice to see the various LGDs from across Europe. They are all similar and yet differently adapted to work in the regions they come from. Kylo looks great and will be more comfortable now. :)
Holy cow! Those before and after shots are AMAZING! I mean that. I was actually floored by that "AFTER" pic. My jaw was open. What a gorgeous dog! A tribute to your excellence as a pet groomer. And the cats you do are equally amazing! I watch all of your videos on both of your channels, Girl with the dogs II. Fantastic work that you do. A#1. 🏆! Semper Fi and Carry On!
I have been grooming for 30yrs. Started with showing my dogs. You do a great job at explaining the breed and what and why with the grooming. GREAT WORK!
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What a handsome boy!! My German Shepherd joined in singing the song of his people. Maybe y'all should have tried telling Kylo he was a good boy in Hungarian. 🙂
I was 30 when I discovered the Kuvasz and always wanted one. That was 31 years ago! I still believe it is a magnificent dog, probably more breeders or rescue groups where I can see to own one. ❤
KOO-vahss. Emphasis on the first syllable and no z sound. Excellent video - the Kuvasz is a lovely breed (big babies when they aren’t guarding a flock) and it’s indeed exciting to see you featuring Hungarian breeds as many of them are rare and quite ancient. They are a collection of incredible working and herding dogs.
livestock guardian dogs: impervious to wind, rain, cold
also livestock guardian dogs: convinced warm soapy water will kill them
also must murder the air snake of death
Mine always loved a good warm bath with long periods of scrubbies. Forget the ever so dangerous air snake. Immediate death for the air snake.
😂😂😂😂
You should do a little contest at the end or each quarter for 'best furnado', and 'grinchiest feet'!!! That would be so funny ❤😂
Yes please!
I'm here for that 😅❤
And the greatest transformation.
@@mindthegap741 Oh yes!
I love to watch the dogs in the shower when the spray makes the shedding fur slide off in sheets. Oh so satisfying!
There is an urban legend around my hometown in Hungary about a kuvasz that was kept as a housekeeper. Once the family left the house leaving their little kid at home. Thieves broke in to the house and faced the little kid. They asked him was there anyone else home with him. The kid answered yes, only Peti. 'And how old is Peti?' The kid answered 8 years old. The thieves calmed down and proceed with their 'duties'. However it turned out that Peti is an 8 years old kuvasz with a not so uncommon behaviour that he let people in but not let them out of the property. The family arriving home was only need to call the police because Peti managed the rest. :D
You need to add that "Peti" is a nickname for Peter which made the thieves think that it was a human.
It's more of a joke instead of an urban legend.
yepp, genious dogs, they have the smartest solutions against intruders
it is quite normal with kuvasz and komondor, that they may let strangers in but never out@@theforgotten1213
@@theforgotten1213when I was growing up in Hungary we had 3, all of them behaved like the one in the "urban legend". They let people in and let them out only when my father accompanied the visitors. They acted differently with family members and close friends obviously.
he behaves extremely well for a Kuvasz with a stranger! wow!! congrats to his human companion, who raised him well!!!
yepp, in hungary we never trust a kuvasz. better to be safe than sorry. we keep our distance from them :) lovely dogs anyway if you have them in your family
i grew up with two, the best animals ever. if they know the person they are interacting with, otherwise, they can be really frightening. this is exactly why the behavior of this cutie is beyond amazing!!!
Yapp, as a Hungarian, I wouldn't have dared to go near that dog.
No, it was ill raised.
Kuvasz living on a farm is not very friendly to anyone..
When I was a child, our first dog was a kuvasz named Bundás. Very sweet dog. My brother was a toddler who was learning how to walk. The dog saw him wobbling and trying to grab the wall, and was worried, so he ran over and stood next to my brother to prevent him from falling. Bundás was the best boy 💔
Bundás 💀 i speak hungarian lol
Természetesen nekünk is Bundás volt a kuvaszunk
They were kept taking Carr of animals, so probably that is why the richer people owned them not the price. But poor people also had I think beside puli.
@@cobratate05Yes😊 "bundás" means "furry".
A mi kuvaszunkat Bolyhosnak hívták :D - our kuvasz was called Bolyhos, which means Fluffy.
He's pretty cute attacking the air tube of death and also nonchalantly kicking up your flowers hahaha
I love the "that's just rude" bit. You're not just an excellent groomer, you're hilarious as well. Beautiful dog.
ikr! I love her spunky sassy sarcasm!
I was looking for this comment 😂
I have fallen in love with GWTD and as Vanessa said that I thought, oh my goodness, I have watched all the videos, am I subscribed? And I quickly did! Hilarious and effective!
Are you also subscribed to GWTD 2? Her second channel has longer videos.
@@CricketsBay Yes, now that too. Thanks.
Just like being in a snow globe during the drying process! I really like this guy. You can tell he's very intelligent and loyal.
As a Hungarian I can tell that I have never seen such a gloriously groomed kuvasz EVER! What an awesome job you did there.
fideSS hibája ezvis 😂
@@MoonHowler340 Gondoltam, hogy nem bírja ki valaki anélkül, hogy ne vinné bele a politikát.
Minden is, a fidesz hibája mi? Még az is, hogy ennyire élettelen vagy?@@MoonHowler340
@@redpanda6497 ...nem hittem volna, hogy valaha nosztalgikusan gondolok vissza a "bojler eladó" kommentekre, de inkább az...
Ja én is sokat láttam már vidéken, de ápoltat még nem
I lost it at the poor garden flowers being kicked up :'D
Fellow Hungarian here, haha, it was very nice to see this beautiful dog in your care ♥
Az csak amolyan, "csak azért is megmutatom hogy ki a főnök itt" érzés volt :D
5:31 😂
@@leonnarcizm hú hát ha jól emlékszem erről nem volt szó úgy konkrétan a videóban sajnos :) csak hogy igencsak jól van tartva és figyelnek az igényeire rendesen felelősségteljesen
Me too!😂
YES! I was hoping we'd see a Kuvasz on here! We just lost ours last month at the age of 10. We got ours from a breeder in South Carolina who breeds from actual Hungarian stock (American-bred Kuvasz tend to have some Pyrenees in them and are bigger). "Challenging" is a good word for them. They're very smart and very independent, have incredibly selective hearing, are not trustworthy for one second off a leash, and like Kylo here, they can be a little neurotic about certain things. And their guarding instincts are incredible. When I was dating my now-wife about 25 years ago, we went walking her parents' two Kuvasz on a popular trail. The second we sat down on a bench, the bigger of the two immediately turned a 180 and sat facing the trail watching our backs, with no training whatsoever. They are also assertive and will generally sort their pack structure out via combat when they get together, but after everybody has established their pecking order, all is good. I miss our Bator so much, but it's awesome to see a Kuvasz get some time on your channel and Kylo is absolutely gorgeous.
(BTW, little fact to add on: These dogs were almost driven to extinction during World War II. Apparently the Germans in Hungary and the government there thought they'd make good guard dogs. They didn't, they're way too independent (like most LGDs). Especially when Hungary was occupied in 1944 by the Germans and then invaded by the Red Army in 1944-45, they were almost completely wiped out because they were too troublesome to the armies. Fortunately enough were saved to rebuild the breed stock, but that's why a lot of Kuvasz look suspiciously like curly-furred Pyrenees, because they have some Pyr or Maremma in them. Ours, and it looks like Kylo here, was purebred from Hungarian stock, 100% Kuvasz.
Just addition to your excellent comment: they always worked in pack and were so brave they took down bear and wolf packs (people with bad intention) to protect the herd and their masters! Such great dogs!
i hope this isn't weird but I wanted to say thank you for sharing this. It made me smile reading it :)
I'm sorry about your loss. I hope you and your wife have other pets keeping you company, or find another when you're ready♥️
Wife here. Thanks so much for the kind words. :) And yeah, they're ridiculously smart. I asked ours what he wanted once, and he walked to the door, flipped his leash with his nose, and waited for me to follow directions. 😂
We'll get another when we've gotten some rest. :)
Bator is such a great name, I rarely hear it as a dog name in Hungary, even though it means brave in Hungarian
There is a Kuvasz rescue in Idaho if you want to adopt one.
King Matthias is already a legendary figure in Hungary, to hear he was a dog-lover too just makes him that much more of a legend to me
he also sounded pretty smart lol
@@velvety2006 He has often been described as a political and military genius. He was WAY ahead of his time!
@@velvety2006He created one of Europe's first professional armies, and brought the Rennaisance to Hungary with his patronage of the arts, as well as kept the country safe from invasion when it was boxed in from all sides - smart would be an understatement!
I understand that royalty also used the Kuvasz as a napkin. Their fur isn't barbed, so the dirt slides off when dry. We've had seven of them. After the mud dries, the house is filled with grit. They shed like crazy. "Resistance is futile." And we've loved every one of them!
OMG! A KUVASZ! I don't know why but I'm so happy to see a dog originating from my home country. You did a really great job on him.
Same. Aussie born ethnic Hungarian here. I want to see the Puli dog groomed.
@@klarag7059 now that would be interesting
There is a Kuvasz rescue in Idaho if you want to adopt one.
I was surprised too! :D and it made me happy
Same! I was so suprised!
I am Hungarian. We had a Kuvasz when I was a kid. I had a book with pictures and descripitons about all breeds, each on different pages. There was one word at the bottom of the page about each breed, a very characteristic feature. Kuvasz was: incorruptible. Their loyalty is no joke❤
You could see here that he does not take to treat from the groomer, only probably from the owner's hand, but then when the groomer gives the treat to the owner, he does not take it from him eihter. That is interesting to see. Kylo's eyes are saying "what is this, I am not taking the treat because its from her", very interesting!!
Szia!
Just like our nation.
In other words, one of the best guard dog
No it is not. Our Kuvasz, Bator, was completely devoted to all of us. Especially my wife. He didn't like strangers...if a stranger like a repairman came to our house, he'd bark and bark and bark and do his best to run them off, unless they were properly introduced by one of us. Once we let him in and let him meet the stranger, and it was apparent that this person was approved by us to be in/around the house, then everything was fine and Bator was perfectly polite and would let the stranger have the run of the place without issue. He was also perfectly polite when out on walks. He wasn't super-friendly like our massive 140-pound Pyrenees/German Shepherd/Coonhound mix, who loved people, but Bator would sniff a hand and accept a brief pet and then keep looking around for threats. Never had a problem with him being aggressive but when out and about, he never fully switched out of guard mode either.
I remember these dogs were very popular 40 years ago and I frequently met them at private houses. All of them was very protective of the property without any training. Not a friendly dog with strangers at all, including guests and is quite unpredictable with them. It was the dog I really feared of the most. In the other hand shepards valued them very high because it could kill volves. This dog was breed to make independent decisions at night during guarding the property, so sometimes you have to make clear who is the boss in the pack.
Komondor, kuvasz, puli, pumi, mudi. The five wonderful Hungarian sheperd dogs, all so beautiful ❤❤❤
Valóban! 👍😊
Így van🥰
I got it; "puli" is the "mop dog"! 😄
@@nanyanghuayiyep! I want to see one of those being groomed.
@@nanyanghuayiso is the Komondor.
He's a handsome boy. And what a talented singer! That was so kind of him to share the song of his people with you.
Finally! 😀 I'm Hungarian, and never thought you would ever groom one of "our" breeds. Vizsla dogs have hardly any fur, pulis and komondors require a technique that you say you don't provide.
Kuvasz dogs are not as easy to train as a vizsla or a puli, and they are considered to take quite a long time to be friendly with strangers (but are very good guard dogs and loyal to the owners). They sometimes just refuse to obey strangers. They are more common in the countryside than in a house or a flat. So, all in all, he behaved v well for a kuvasz!
One more thing to add to the history - at the end of World War 2, the kuvasz was nearly lost as a breed. High rank German army officers were impressed with their fierce loyalty and simply "took" them home, leaving just a handful in Hungary. It was years after the war that dozens of those dogs were taken back to Hungary and they could carry on with the breeding.
Thank you for making him look so beautiful!
had 1,they are an amazing dog.your description of the kuvasz was spot on.they pick who they are going to listen to
Aw, too bad we won't be seeing a Puli. I'd be very interested in how that groom works.
I’m not Hungarian, but I absolutely love your country and culture. Currently planning to visit Hungary again in a couple years and I’m learning Hungarian on DuoLingo. Definitely a challenging language!
My grandma had a Puli and a Vizsla when I was a kid. I can say their names, but I've no idea how to spell them.😂 I never learned Hungarian (other than a few words and phrases).
Yeey, Iam also Hungarian and never tought I will see our breed in her videos.
She was lucky with this dog, here in Hungary I guess no one would want to approach a kuvasz .... and since summers have been always hot here, his fur and its seasonal changing are just perfect for all seasons. Thanks again for the educational part.
So many Hungarian dog breeds have such beautiful curly coats!
Even our pigs' hair is curly!
Yes, vizsla is the exception😀
@@balazs8330 Wirehaired vizsla: am I a joke to you? ;)
@@nijiayame848 vizsla and wirehaired vizsla are two different breeds
@@leonnarcizm de stimmel. Eredetileg agarakat is vadászatra használták. Agarászat ősi nemesi előjog volt
I love how gently he grabs onto the grooming tools. He may hate them, but he will only grab. No biting for this good boy.
Yes ! I feel when dogs do this it really shows how well trained they are …u can guarantee, he has good owners (:
I absolutely agree with you two that he's well trained and socialized. He's a kuvasz so he's also smart enough to know this isn't a threatening situation, just uncomfortable. He's politely telling Vanessa he doesn't care for this and to get that water snake of doooom outta there.
i mean, he doesn't have hands to grab onto it and tell you he doesn't like it
this breed usually doesn't bite intruders. it has a different approach, they threaten the intruders until they fall on the ground then the dog sits on them (remaining threatening) the whole day or even night until the owner comes home. this is usually a death sentence to intruders if the owner gets home too late and temperatures are too low.
that is because its originally a herding dog, and they were taught to only bite the air near the kettle to herd them. so they only really pretend to bite
have you considered presenting their blown out fur to owners on pickup kinda like
"so here's you first dog, and here's the other dog we extracted from the one you brought in!"
I want to see this!
When we brush my cat, I call it the ghost cat. Equigroomer acquired, exorcism completed. 😂
I measure lost hair in my little Miniature Pincher. If I let my hair go uncut for long periods of time before cutting it, I'll say I've got a couple dogs-worth of hair.
While brushing out my big dumb part-newfi mutt I used to tease him, “You better behave or I’ll knit another dog that looks just like you.”
hahaha
5:33 So sweet of him to help you with your gardening! 🤣I imagine he fertilized it later as well!
Looks like a lab, acts like a german shepherd and vocal as a huskey. What a beautiful dog. Nice work as always
TBH this guy was anything but typical according its breed. Generally a Kuvasz is double the size of a lab, more mean than a German Shepherd and... usually not as vocal as a husky. On the other hand he was pretty patient, normally a Kuvasz won't stay where he doesn't feel comfortable. One way or the other.
The most loyal dog I've ever had.
I was thinking Golden, but yes!
@@h4z4rd42 my lab is 27" @ the withers and 105 -115 pounds so I'm used to looking at a big good boy.
I have a kuvasz as well. (She also often sings the song of her people ...) They are wonderful creatures. The most fierce, brave, stubborn yet the most gentle and sweet dogs at the same time. They are smart, their instincts' are very strong. Here in Hungary most Kuvasz dogs have wavy or curly hair, males can grow up to 150 lb.
The pupper looks so happy after his grooming session.👍
Once he realized he wasn’t going to be harmed, he totally enjoyed it.
After that F4 furnado, he must have felt so much better!
Yes, when he got to decimate the flower bench
Gotta say that Kylo's owner made an exceptional job at socializing him. Kuvasz really loves their owners and pretty much only them. And they can even be agressive towards stangers (which is understandable, considering their original job), but it was nice to see him behave so well.
Yes. The one i have wouldnt allow her get so close. I mean, he walks with me on the streets with lots of people, but hey, keep your hands away... when i need to take him to the vet, i walk a 3,5 km before so he gets a bit tired, then the vet can do his job. The dog is too tired to complain😅😅
@@rogerio067072I would imagine so are you 😂
@@margodphd actually im used to walk a bit more, but i dont pee on every corner and bush on the streets and i dont carry a blanket in the back while i am walking 🤣😂🤣😂 but if he wasnt so cranky we wouldnt need this kind of strategy 🤷♂️🤷♂️ i dont know about other lgd dogs, but kuvasz are smarter than i would like them to be, so we need to outsmart them every day to get what we want from them...
Agreed. Kuvaszok are standoffish and can be quite aggressive towards strangers usually. This little guy was pretty cool and calm all things considered. Good pup.
Absolutely........I had a professor who had a Kuvasz......I had never heard of it before. I was at her house and she said I could go in the backyard with her and the dog and I would be totally fine, but if I came through the fence gate alone.....chances are he would attack and possibly kill me.........beautiful dogs though.
He seems to be on the smaller side. I’ve had an opportunity to see a Kuvasz in his natural habitat, on a Hungarian farm, and this good boy was massive. Approaching from a distance you could see the house and a white hill next to it - a gorgeous Kuvasz which I could easily put at 200lbs. Not only was he laid back and gentle, but had the most communicative eyes I’ve ever seen in a dog. Had he opened his mouth to speak then and there (some 30years ago), I wouldn’t have been surprised. It felt like an encounter of a third kind, he left such a deep impression on me that I remember him to this day. Glad you’ve had an opportunity to meet this breed and show it to us. ❤
True story. They are enormous.
Mammalian males including dogs can get so very large. Mostly for showing off to females 😂 it's like bird plumage
Your memory must fail you. Lucas’s aren’t easy 200lbs. That would be overweight/obese, impossible for any working dog outside of Budapest. Get some pills grampa before you forget where you livr
@@Mynnia**looks at a chihuahua**
Másnapra nyilván megint úgy nézett ki, mint egy normális kuvasz, nem mint egy modell.
Good boy! :D
Az igaz, ok nem házi kutyák.
Hát és még milyen jó kutya volt tényleg, ennyi szadit kibírt és a csaj összes ujja megmaradt… Azért a kuvasz tud agresszív lenni, ez semmi se volt ahhoz képest!
I can tell he doesn’t like the gay look 😂
Awesome temperament on this fella. A dog that is enjoying the experience does not really get points for being co-operative but a dog that is being challenged by the new experience and STILL remains polite even when stressed - THAT is a great temperament right there.
the funniest part about seeing herding/livestock guardian dogs' grooms (at least, assuming they're working dogs) is that they look so fabulous at the end and you know that the moment they get home they'll go roll around in mud or dirt or poop
I can confirm.
And so many of these breeds seem to be white, of all colors 😅
It makes sense though from a practical standpoint, they blend in with the sheep or livestock. If they were brindle or something like that, it’d be easier for predators to spot them. I do agree though, it is rather inconvenient for the owners trying to keep them clean
@@GabbyJFS_02 but on the other hand it helps you a lot for finding ticks - think about searching a dark colored dog, no chance. Also their fur is almost "auto cleaning" you just have to be patient that they dry out, the dirt falls off them automatically.
I think that attributes rather the hunting dogs to cover their smell. Kuvasz is not a hunting dog but a guardian.
A friend of mine lives out in the Hungarian countryside, about 20 minutes outside of the town of Kecskemet. He has a 2 hectare plot, and one winter some of his neighbours were burgled. A few days passed, and he woke up one morning to see his kuvasz called Vandor (Wanderer) sat in the snow at the back door with his face covered in blood. Scared that the dog had been hurt, he gave him a very careful examination: all was well.
The dog then led him, very proudly, to a spot in the woods surrounding the house, around 50m from the fence. There had clearly been a battle, with blood everywhere, red snow, and bushes crushed down. My friend followed the trail of blood to the fence, where he saw that someone had cut the fence: his kuvasz had obviously heard this, and set up an ambush between the cut in the fence and the house: well away from where the dog normally slept.
It was good in your video that the owner was still there: a kuvasz separated from its owner is a very dangerous dog indeed. They were bred to defeat wolves and bears attacking livestock, and are very good at their job!
As a hungarian it's great to see this dog breed, they are amazing but strong minded dogs.
What a good boy! We used to vacation in Hungary every year and go to a friend of the family's horse ranch. He had a bunch of dogs and among them a beautiful Kuvasz called Balu. He was a free roaming guard dog but so friendly and gentle with us, and he had the most intelligent yellow eyes!
You are bloody lucky with this VERY socialized kuvasz. Usually, they would catch your neck after 10sec...
I had 2 of them...most loyal buddies ever!
Finally, a kuvasz! * - * They are such a lovely and misunderstood breed here in Hungary; some people think they are dangerous and unpredictable when really, they are just not for anyone who's willpower and stubbornness will be weaker than the dog's. :D They are lovely and kind when not working, and they can get grumpy and very inward when they got old, but I think they are amazing dogs, and very good at their job. Plus, they look stunning.
So true! I have them for years and I can relate to everything you wrote.
It makes me happy that you're highlighting all the wonderful livestock guarding dogs! As an owner of a rescued Anatolian Shepherd I have a soft spot for them.
My Anatolian Shepherd/Great Pyrenees, sweetest dog ever, passed away yesterday. I can't say enough about guardian dogs.
My neighbors have Anatolians they are lovely dogs. They frequently visit to rough house with my Corso & Malinois.
Kyle is so sweet, and adorable. Poor fur baby was nervous. He behaved quite well for his 1st groom.
Never thought I'd see a Kuvasz here! We had one for 12 years, and my great-uncle (former dog-breeder) actually wrote a book about the breed!
Definitely not an easy dog to work with, they can be extremely wary of strangers. But once you gain their trust, they're a delight to have around, oh so much personality ❤️
Fun fact: King Matthias also built a separate little castle (it was for hunting but we usually call it dog-fort) for them in my home town, or so the urban legend goes.
Érd 😎
Great job as always Vanessa!
A bit of advice though, Kuvasz suffer from old-age induced severe grouchyness and aggression.
So if this guy rocks up later on and seems a bit off, don't hesitate to notify the owner.
An old boy called Willy was kept at my great aunt's farm, and was always fenced off in the backyard to protect the chicken and the pigs. (Also, to protect my 12-year-old self from him.) Going in to feed him, or take care of him was always a dicey move, since he was unpredictable even towards my great aunt. But she didn't have the heart to put him down, since the dog didn't actually hurt people or livestock, provided of course they stayed clear of his fenced off little territory.
One day a relative in the village complained that someone has been nipping into their pantry and stealing their smoked and aged suasages that they were selling at the farmer's market. Not having a dog, it was easy to find a way into, what was essentially, a slightly modernised homestead. An idea was hatched to "lend" Willy, to spice up the thief's escapade.
Needless to say a few days later, as the relatives were coming home one night, Willy's unique brand of security got results. The neighbour was waiting for them on top of the property's fence, frozen in the less than dignified "gargoyle" pose, with sausage in one hand outside of the fence, and his hand in Willy's mouth on the other side. Surprisingly Willy didn't just outright crush his hand, and even the flesh wound wasn't that bad. Of course the neighbour wasn't in much of a mood to experiment, for obvious reasons.
The sausages were paid for in full.
Not soon after Willy passed away peacefully of old age, with a full set of teeth and no bodily deterioration to speak of. Not exactly a family pet, but a darn good dog nonetheless.
I do love guard dogs that do the "look, we both know I could crush you, so let's avoid all that nastiness, shall we?" thing
@@katiel7166😂😂👍
Great story! And yes, sadly, they often go plain mad at an old age (sometimes even earlier).
I had many of them! They never got "mad" at an older age.. This is another fairytale you hear in Hungary.
I am from Hungary. These dogs are a fantastic and noble breed, but people know to treat them with the utmost respect. There was one of our neighbors had one when i was a kid. He used to lock her in when someone entered their garden, and to get friendly with her was a whole process. She also got extra cranky when she got old. They are fantastic guard dogs, but I you want one as a pet, please do your homework before getting one.
Good to know they get cranky😂😂😂, mine is 6 and already cranky... cant imagine when he gets worse... he will be like Cleant Eastwood at Gran Torino movie😅😅
There are many people who do not understand the huge difference between working dogs and family pets. I am not comfortable with the idea of keeping working dog breeds (such as the kuvasz) as family pets.
@@hb1338 Yes. People need to understand they are very different dogs with strong personality. I remember that when my kuvasz was only six months old and was already taking care of his territory, barking and showing he was there ready to fight. Well, this kind of dog is not for everyone. They love the family as every dog but their personalities needs experience to know how to deal with.
@@rogerio067072😂😂😂👍
@@hb1338Absolutely! My grandfather had one guarding his livestock on his farm. He knew us but still didn't let anyone close beside my grandfather, he needed to be closed away when we were there. However our komondors and pulis (also livestock guardian breeds) were much better with accepting slightly more people around. Still wouldn't recommend either breeds as a first dog and only with serious consideration as a partially family dog (kuvasz not at all).
WOW!! I think I got some fur in my eyes!!! ...lol...
Love hearing the pups sing the song of their people!!!
The Kuvasz is a Hungarian breed of flock guardian dog known for its considerable fighting abilities, yet it possesses a rather calm and affectionate nature. 😍😍😍
And a very good whimperer.
@@Mynnia thanks
very quick and strong,extremely loyal,i loved mine.right there with my leonberger
Can become somewhat unpredictable when getting old (with strangers).
@@barnabastoth9283Never unpredictable, only when in unprofessional hands who don't know how to handle this breed.
Its so great to see a Kuvasz again. We had one when I was a teenager who would stay glued to your side. Very Stubborn and Very affectionate. And her warning bark was the deepest I've ever heard, even as a puppy. Thank you for showcasing this lovely gentleman. It reminds me of our girl.
I have never seen a dog that was so vicious with Vanessa’s flowers. lol
And looked so happy while doing it. 😂
😂😂😂
Amazing to finally see a Kuvasz on this channel! I have been in love with the breed for years even though I know I will never be able to own one.
It's a good thing you have those bee keeper hats. Saves a lot of time removing hairs from everywhere.
as a hungarian , the one dog breed i am terrified of, is the kuvasz. they are super territorial and mostly they are left alone on fields and they get little to no training. they only accept their owners and if they go loose they terrorize the neighborhood. on another end, i always blame the owners of these doggos, for neglecting them. so i really love to see one that is being taken care of
But maybe being more with people and not left alone on the field make the breed nicer. Maybe it is like with pitbull.
@@slymiaca have 2 neighbours w Kuvasz😊..1 exactly as described: only listening to owner otherwise terrorizing the neighbourhood - other totally spoilt (subsitute kid..) & not listening to owner : )
you can't really educate a kuvász.. ; )
I worked with Kuvasz for a long time, including Tanner the top winning Kuvasz ever in history! They are beautiful dogs and I feel incredibly lucky to have been trusted by so many of them over the years. I look forward to having one of my own some day as they are amazing dogs.
Another amazing transformation especially for a 5 yr old that's never been professionally groomed. He thought you needed a new dryer nozzle so he was just helping you out 😂. I've never heard of his breed before. He was thanking you for the groom by fixing your flowers.
Kylo looks great!! It is always fascinating to hear about the different dog breeds. Kylo is beautiful!
What a beautiful doggie. He is not only a kissable dog but also a huggable poochie.
My first pet for the first approx... 17 years of my life (I am 26). A kuvasz named Mongo. Definitely upheld the "protecting your house" part with great efficiency. Barked at everything and even handled critters in our backyard (and I was the only one to dispose of the corpses)
Just seeing another one takes me back to those days.
You don't kiss an unfamiliar kuvasz, unless you wish to loose your face 😂 I love seeing the breed abroad, kuvasz is an amazing guard dog! Even though they live on farms and work with livestock, they are not herding dogs, they are guard dogs, protected the herd from wolves and bears. Extremely strong willed dogs, will protect you and your property with their lives and strangers won't enter without invitation, unless they have death wish. Great dogs, requires lots of training, so the owner of this dog did an excellent job!
Oh, you can enter, the problems start when you wish to leave. Most of the times, a few seconds after entering.
@@csgergo80 Tbh the kuvasz doggos we have around the ones I wouldn't even walk past willingly. They are barking death at me and they mean it xD
What a beautiful dog! Watching you groom hurts my back.....that is really tough on the body, especially over time. Take care of yourself!
After Kylo's first grooming session and saw him going through the flower bed🐾🐾 had me🤣🙃😂kylo was like take that🐾
What's amazing is the dog's summer coat! It is so different from the winter. It is so much cooler. The secret is brushing away the dense undercoat the dog grows to help deal with the cold temps. The dog sheds this when the temps rise in late winter. Brushing helps them shed it. There will be lots of fluff in the brush. What is left on the dog are the finer, sleeker hairs of summer. This is why you do not need to shave them. Just patiently brush them regularly.
My mom once visited a friend who had a kuvasz. This dog knew my mom. My mom stepped inside the fence, and the dog let her in; she made it to the house, but her friend was not home. She wanted to leave, but then the kuvasz didn’t let her, he didn’t come too close but he was growling every time my mom tried to near the gate. It started raining, but my mom had to wait for two hours outside in the pouring rain until her friend came home. She really is a dog person and dogs adore her, but the kuvasz was like ‘maybe I know you, but I make fucking sure you won’t cause trouble to my master’.
My grand grand father had one when I was kid. Man, it was a real dog. Tisza was his name. Never forget him after 45 years
This is a new breed for me. The face and ears are almost Labrador-like but the body and fur are larger and longer. Beautiful dog!
Yes! I looked up photos on Google. Curly hair almost like a sheep lol. With a short smooth-haired face like a Labrador. Hahaa...what a charming dog! Thank you for the reply!
This dog in the video is a nice dog but has not much to do with the original type. Those had bigger heads, more robust body, stronger hind legs and back/spine. Show dogs are different from working dogs. Unforunately, 95% of the kuvasz breed was wiped out in WW1 and WW2😢
I have never heard of this breed but he is lovely. I like how he didn’t even flinch for the ear cleaning. And how he dug up your flowers in the end 😂❤
KYLO IS A BEAUTY. THANK YOU SO, FOR INTRODUCING SO MANY BREEDS ON YOUR CHANNEL.
IT'S A DOG LOVERS PARADISE!!!!!!!!!!!
What a transformation! And for a dog who's never been groomed, he took it quite well. But also: as soon as he was out in the open - so long to those flowers :)
My Kuvasz lived to be 14 years old. They are a natural guard dog & must be socialized from a young puppy. They can be so loving with their flock/herd but can be a nightmare to strangers. KUVASZ are not for people looking for a laid back dog like a Retriever so do research about Kuvasz & what they need. Love KUVASZ ❤
@@lonelyfrog5499 They were just checking if you would want to do something bad. They wanted to be sure! Who knows?? :) :) :)
I had a german shepherd/kuvosz mix dog. He was the best family and guard dog I could have ever hoped for. He wouldn't take treats from strangers and wouldn't eat food thrown to him unless we handed it to him ouselves, even meat. No one messed with us or our property. He lived to be just shy of 15 years old. Best dog ever. ❤
It is a miracle that you have any flowers left in your beautiful garden!! Kylo is a stunning dog and huge, but not fat, just big. What a lovely boy! 💞
How could I not subscribe to your channel?? I love every one of your videos and look forward to each one. I've learned so much from you and your humour is an added bonus. Thank you! ❤
My first dog was a Kuvasz. A female, runt. She was a very high maintenance dog. But such a great companion and defender of the family. She would never accept treats while enduring situations she was uncomfortable. She was so loyal, like you said, however. She did have to be remined regularly that I was the boss, not her.
As expected 😅😅😅 this is the expected behaviour. They are amazing, but you have to outsmart them every day. Some behaviours you correct, while others...🤯🤯 but it is part of their nature...
Once, my friends and I took a bus to a soccer match in Debrecen (in Hungary) in the winter, in the heavy snow across to hungarian wasteland (Hortobágy). We stopped at near a restaurant (csárda), but many of us had to pee so badly. There was only 1 toilet inside, so I preferred to go next to the building. While peeing I noticed that the snow was growling in front of me... :D Then slowly I saw a long chain in the snow. Not one, but two! And then I noticed four pairs of pairs of eyes near me. I stood still and silent for about 10 minutes. Then I slowly backed away and ran into the restaurant... :)
What a beauty Kylo is! Very well behaved considering he is 5 and that was his first professional groom.
Kuvasz are fiercely protective. Alexander Solzhenitsyn kept a couple at his house in America out of fear of Soviet agents. My dad's friends had one and it was so protective they had to keep it in the bedroom when he visited.
I didn't know about Solzhenitsyn, but regarding the rest of your comment, I've heard the same exact thing. My aunt and uncle had a neighbor who had one and he said he'd essentially fight to the death. I'm not sure if that was hyperbole or not.
@@valdivia1234567it is not. An expected behaviour is to be an attack dog to protect the owner and territory. The behaviour showed is this video is not common. The one i have, if she gets that close to him, and if he isnt with a muzzle... nothing good will come from this. And this isnt because he is bad, it is because they are like this. With some people they tolerate but with others🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
Proper socialization and training from a young age is important to ANY dog breed. This is why you see most small dogs are jackasses. They're often too easy to handle by the owners and aren't treated the same as larger breeds so they just get away with their behavior because it isn't corrected, just prevented.
Any breed of dog with whatever temperament can be the goodest of doggos if you put in the effort and know what (and how) you're teaching them.
There are exceptions, of course. Some dogs are just how they are. Guard dogs are a good example. However, if you teach them properly how YOU want them to guard (and not guard) then they'll be perfectly manageable in situations where you don't want them to be on guard.
When people rely majorly on the dogs instincts instead of proper training, that's when the problems arise. Start from the earliest age possible and in the case of guard dogs: have people willing and able to help you with their guard training AND not-being-a-guard training. As that's something that is hard to do with people the dog is familiar with and wants to protect. If you don't teach a guard dog when not to guard, you can't be surprised when it never stops guarding.
@@valdivia1234567 it's not a hyperbole I can assure you. I have a Kuvasz and he is like that, or was, since he's really old and sick now. Also it's no coincidence that these dogs were/are really popular in Transylvania as well. They are defending livestock from wolves and bears over there. A Kuvasz easily chases a wolf or two away and a pack of 2-3 stops a bear. It's not because they are stronger or bigger, they just fight to the death, which wild predators tend to avoid.
The before and after photos wow ! . I've only seen them on the dog shows , very pretty breed.
"King Matthias only trusted his dogs and not people. It seems we have something in common"
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As an experienced large dog owner and a former owner of a Kuvasz; think long and hard before getting a Kuvasz. They are the hardest breed to train and they can be unpredictable (anyone that says they make good "pets" is likely just trying to sell them). I would only get another if I was on a farm and had sheep to protect. We love the videos! PS - I'm never going to Clifton Hill again on Canada Day!! :)
I am Hungarian and have Kuvasz's for many years. More than one. Yes, they are hard to train, but certainly not unpredictable. Stubborn and independent, yes! You have to know their character and know how to deal with them properly. Respect their nature. Most people don't know how to handle the Kuvasz. It is not a breed for most people.
He was so good about his paws being worked on-amazing. He trusted you and sensed your confidence.
I love what you do and your attitude towards the animals you treat is amazing.
Wow - that is a big transformation. What a beautiful dog!!! You should quiz us on all the different breeds you've introduced us to!!! Amazing!
The thumbnail for this video was EPIC 🤣
I remember when we had our own Kuvasv. We got it as a present from an hungarian friend of my father and named it as his race, Kuvos. We was exactly as you expect, energetic, independent but extremely loyal. Thank you for the memory you just unlocked!
Profoundly Loyal is an understatement. I am a licensed carpenter and I work and build for one customer only. A large rural property, and lots of people think it's ok to come on the property to look at the buildings. They bought two Hungarian Kuvasz puppies, male and female. Anytime I had to bring in a new contractor I would have to introduce them to both dogs, 9 times out of 10 they wouldn't get out of their trucks. I don't care how big and tough you think you are, don't ever get aggressive to their owners. These dogs give one warning, they will deep growl in a way that will put a fear in you, you didn't know existed. They were like huge white teddy bears if they knew you. One contractor made the mistake of raising his voice to the owners wife, he wasn't hurt but I guarantee he needed new shorts.
I love their deep voice. :) at least mine had it.
Ha! I subbed yesterday. I have been watching 2-3 of your posts each day for about a month, but I kept thinking, well surely I’ll lose interest soon. First, I don’t have a dog. Second, it’s the same process basically, right? But somehow you manage to keep my interest. I like your deadpan humor, your dedication to the animals and giving them the best groom possible, and the information you provide. Thanks for doing such good work, glad I finally subbed ❤
Gorgeous boy, Kylo! Thank you, Vanessa, for sharing your experience with him, and the information about his breed; you are a wonderful resource!
My family used to have a Kuvasz when I was younger. 'Challenging' is certainly an apt word, but I trusted her with my life whenever I went walking through the woods. Something I find interesting is that while the Kuvasz looks similar to the Great Pyrenees and the Maremma, it's actually a far more ancient breed, and is likely ancestral to both.
this one in the video also had curly hair... until they turned it into a soft toy
@@Cruz0e Yes, it's very sad.
Igen. Ö is egy pásztor kutya.
My granddad had one when I was kid. He was a gandarme when he was young (they were trained to tame dogs that are guarding farms) and later he did agricultural jobs so he learned how to handle dogs of the farms. He had may dogs over the years but the Kuvasz was the only one which we kids were not allowed to be without adult supervision. It wasn't a problematic dog, but he said that the Kuvasz species can be unpredictable especially as they get older.
GIRL WITH THE DOGS.......
YOU ARE SIMPLY THE BEST......
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Not just you and King Mathias! Beautiful dog!
He's also a great gardener too. He did an amazing job tilling the ground for you to plant new flowers. 😂😂😂
He likely watered and fertilised before he tilled the soil too. Guardian, gardener and all round good dog.
It's so nice to see the various LGDs from across Europe. They are all similar and yet differently adapted to work in the regions they come from. Kylo looks great and will be more comfortable now. :)
Holy cow! Those before and after shots are AMAZING! I mean that. I was actually floored by that "AFTER" pic. My jaw was open. What a gorgeous dog! A tribute to your excellence as a pet groomer. And the cats you do are equally amazing! I watch all of your videos on both of your channels, Girl with the dogs II. Fantastic work that you do. A#1. 🏆! Semper Fi and Carry On!
I have been grooming for 30yrs. Started with showing my dogs. You do a great job at explaining the breed and what and why with the grooming. GREAT WORK!
I want a Kuvasz so badly in the future, and it's obviously not a very common breed around here. I'm so, SO excited you've got one on your channel.
My daughter has got beautiful puppies ready for work. Good genetics working dog parents, raised on her farm with livestock, registered, mircrochipped, vet checked, etc. Write a comment below if you are still interested.
Oh my gosh, him casually butchering your flowers at the end 😂
What a handsome boy!! My German Shepherd joined in singing the song of his people. Maybe y'all should have tried telling Kylo he was a good boy in Hungarian. 🙂
My grandparents almost always had a kuvasz. They are very intelligent, loyal guardian dogs. Glad to see people interested in the breed even abroad.
You are incredibly kind to your dogs. I never get tired of watching you groom them.
I was 30 when I discovered the Kuvasz and always wanted one. That was 31 years ago! I still believe it is a magnificent dog, probably more breeders or rescue groups where I can see to own one. ❤
KOO-vahss. Emphasis on the first syllable and no z sound. Excellent video - the Kuvasz is a lovely breed (big babies when they aren’t guarding a flock) and it’s indeed exciting to see you featuring Hungarian breeds as many of them are rare and quite ancient. They are a collection of incredible working and herding dogs.
rövid sz ha már itt tartunk
Floofy white dog week on both channels
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Dats waycist as dah dumb blmers would say
I knew a lady who worked with children who were emotionally challenged, and her male Kuvasz was a therapy dog to some of her young patients.
Absolutely gorgeous dog!!!! Wow what a coat. The before and after was awesome. Thanks for sharing the new breed (to me too) with us :)