Kuvasz

FCI 54 - Sheepdogs.

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Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Kuvasz" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

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The Kuvasz is an ancient herd guardian breed that originated in Hungary, although their distant ancestors were probably type dogs Tibetan Mastiff.

While the Komondor was used on the grounds lower with drier climates, the Kuvasz was used on the wet pastures of the highest mountains and the two were an integral part of the Hungarian economy. Later, during the century 15, the Kuvasz became a prized animal, the dog belonged to the Royal Court of the King Matthias Corvino. Y, from the kingdom Kuvasz puppies were offered to visiting dignitaries as a royal gift, Legend has it that the King was more confident their dogs than in their own Councillors. After the death of the King, the popularity of the breed among the nobles decreased, but even so the dog continued to have its traditional role in the protection of livestock.

At the end of World War II, almost all Kuvasz in Hungary had been killed. The dogs were used for the protection of their families, reason why were actively sought and killed by German and Soviet soldiers, while at the same time, some German soldiers were a large number of copies to their homes. After the Soviet invasion and the end of the war, the breed was nearly extinct in Hungary.

The word Kuvasz, probably, comes from the Turkish "kavas" which means guard, soldier or a protector. A related theory postulates that the word may have originated from ancient Russian farmers., the Chuvash, who has contributed many words to the Hungarian language.

For a long time, the property of the Kuvasz was restricted, but they were finally used by the shepherds as guardians of the flock. That's the job they're known for today.. The dog's white fur allowed the shepherd to easily distinguish it from a wolf as it blended in with the flock..

The Kuvasz should be of good size, solidly built and with a dignified air. The skull should be slightly arched and not too long, wedge-shaped snout. Leads the small ears hanging in the form of V. The body is rather long, with the slightly outgoing ribs. The legs are strong and not too long. The tail is long, slightly curved at the tip, which wears a beautiful plume. The coat is long, rough and undulating. The color has to be pure white, Although the white ivory can be accepted.

Although the skin is white, the pigmentation of the skin of Kuvasz should be dark and the nose should be black. The eyes must have an almendrada form. The females usually weigh between 35 and 50 kg, While males weigh in 50 to 70 kg, tieneto a bone structure medium. The height at the cross in the males is of 71 to 76 cm and the females of 66 to 70 cm..

For a casual observer, the Kuvasz may be similar to a Pyrenean Shepherd, to the Akbash, a “Maremma Shepherd” dog, a Samoyed, a Pudelhund white mixed with a Labrador Retriever, or some Slovakian dog like him Polish Tatra Sheepdog.

The Kuvasz lose a lot of hair from time to time. The rest of care are complicated. We must bear in mind that it is a dog of strong personality, which is why their education must be early and can be put to the test the patience of the educator. You need a suitable space of movement and exercise.

Fur: short, smooth, closed and thick on the head and on the front of the extremities. in the trunk, brazos, tie and tail is long and wavy, and often forms ridges and locks. it's pretty rough, a little stiff and in no case felted. the undercoat is fine and woolly.

Color: white.

Size: males of 71 to 75 cm.; females of 66 to 70 cm..

The Kuvasz he is a tireless keeper of flocks, defending the predators. Previously it had also been used as a hunting dog to chase wolves, boars and bears. It is also a great guardian. In his country the police and the army use him as an auxiliary. In recent decades it has also become a companion dog..

Good working dog, reliable watchdog, Pleasant Home Companion, that's the Kuvasz.

It has been used as a livestock guardian, but in recent years it can be found in homes as a pet.

The Kuvasz he is a smart dog and is generally said to have a clown sense of humor, that can last throughout adolescence and adulthood. They are very loyal but patients animals who appreciate human attention, but it also needs its space, they are very independent animals.

According to the classification made by Stanley Coren after analyzing the responses of more than 200 work of the AKC judges ("The Intelligence of Dogs", Stanley city, Ediciones B, 1995), the Kuvasz and el Nº 42 from the list.

Despite his intelligence, It should not be perceived as easy to train. His independent personality can make training a difficult task that, You can exhaust the patience, even for experienced owners. As a result, It is not recommended for beginners and those who do not have time to train and socialize in a manner appropriate to their Kuvasz.

On the other hand, many of these qualities make the Kuvasz excellent guardians for sheep or large farms. The Kuvasz has a very special and close relationship with his owner.

It is a sober and suffered dog, It resists weathering in the toughest conditions, Frequent brushing is therefore, necessary to keep their fur clean. A Kuvasz should not smell bad, This is usually a sign of illness or poor nutrition.

Homemade dog is friendly, affectionate and intelligent, and above all an excellent guardian, brave and quiet, suspicious and even reserved with strangers. Under its dignified appearance hides a playful temperament which makes him a loyal friend of children.

It is generally a healthy and robust breed whose life expectancy is about 12 or 14 years.

In the Kuvaszok, more serious health problems include hip dysplasia, osteocondrosis (a joint disorder that damages cartilage and bone) and a propensity for cruciate ligament injury. An eye disease called progressive retinal atrophy (ARP) is a potential concern, just like hypothyroidism (a common hormonal disease in dogs in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroxine) and vonWillebrand's disease (a disorder of blood clotting).

Not all of these diseases are detectable in a growing puppy, and it can be difficult to predict whether an animal will be free of these diseases, so you need to find a reputable breeder who commit to raise healthier animals possible. Must be able to produce an independent certification that the parents of the dog (and grandparents, etc.) have been screened for these defects and considered healthy for breeding. That's where health records come in..

Do not buy a puppy from a breeder who cannot provide you with written documentation showing that the parents were exempt from health problems affecting the breed.. If the breeder tells you that the tests are not necessary because they have never had problems in their lines, that the dogs have been “vet checked”, or offers you any other excuse to skimp on genetic testing of your dogs, leave immediately.

Careful breeders screen their breeding dogs for genetic diseases and breed only the healthiest and best looking dogs, but sometimes Mother Nature has other ideas. A puppy can develop one of these diseases despite good husbandry practices. Advances in veterinary medicine mean that in most cases dogs can still live a good life. If you are going to have a puppy, ask the breeder about the ages of the dogs in their lines and what are the most common causes of death.

Remember that after you have welcomed a new puppy into your home, has the power to protect you from one of the most common health problems: the obesity. Keeping a Kuvasz at the right weight is one of the easiest ways to extend its life.. Make the most of diet and exercise to help ensure a healthier dog for life.

not a very well-known dog and, therefore, it is difficult to find a puppy of this breed. However, it is more widely used than Komondor, whose cloak scares many potential buyers. In fact, the coat of the Kuvasz is more difficult to care for, Since it must be brushed periodically to avoid the formation of knots, although it should be washed as little as possible.

The Kuvasz has a beautiful white double coat that loosens dirt but also loosens hair. Brush weekly with a pin brush to remove dead hair and keep the skin and coat healthy. Trim the hair between the toes to keep your feet looking good. Its coat repels water and removes dirt easily with brushing, so a bath is rarely necessary.

When summer comes, don't think your Kuvasz has suddenly developed a disease causing hair loss. It is normal for the Kuvasz to lose most of its long coat in hot weather.

The rest is basic care. Trim nails as needed, normally each week the. Brush your teeth frequently with a veterinarian-approved pet toothpaste for overall good health and fresh breath.

• FCI CLASSIFICATION: 54
• Group 1: Swiss Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs)
• Section 1: Sheepdogs. Without working trial..

Federations:

• – FCI – Group 1 Herding dogs, Section 1 Sheepdogs ⓘ
• – AKC – PASTORAGE ⓘ
• – ANKC – Group 5 (working dogs) ⓘ
• – CKC – Group 7 – Herding dogs ⓘ
• – ​KC – Pastoral ⓘ
• – NZKC – Working dog ⓘ
• – UKC – Herding dogs ⓘ

Hungary

06.04.2000

Use:

Shepherd dog

General appearance:

Dogs of this breed are strong, large in size and show a dense coat, wavy and white. Its pleasant image radiates nobility and strength. All parts are in harmony and the limbs are neither too short nor too long.
The skeleton is powerful but not crude. The muscles are strong and dry and the joints are sharply outlined..

Seen from the side the body forms a rectangle lying, almost square. Well muscled. Powerful figure, lively temperament and great agility. Its exterior gives the impression of tireless and efficient power.


IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS:

• The length of the body slightly exceeds the height at the withers.
• The depth of the chest corresponds to approximately half the height at the withers.
• The muzzle is slightly shorter than half the length of the head.

The Kuvasz is brave and not at all fearful. He will defend, even at the risk of his own life, those people and properties whose defense and custody have been entrusted to him.. He is aware of his own value and incorrect treatment can make him aggressive..

Is loyal, reliable, loves its owner and its territory. He needs to exercise a lot and be busy. It is not demanding at all, its maintenance is simple and it is even capable of withstanding very bad weather conditions. He is grateful for the love and concern expressed to him.

Head:

The head of the Kuvasz has a characteristic wedge shape in harmony with the body, it is nice, noble and radiates considerable strength. The head is characteristically lean and dry. The Kuvasz can be differentiated from similar breeds, essentially because of the shape of his head. The head of the male is somewhat more robust than that of the female.

• Skull: The skull is broad and the forehead slightly marked. Along the middle of the forehead runs a marked furrow.
• Stop (naso-frontal depression): Bit strong.

facial region:

Wide, long and well muscled.Truffle: The truffle is black and flat cut.

• Snout: The nasal helm is straight. The muzzle becomes progressively narrower although it is never pointed.
• Lips: Blacks, firmly glued. The edge of the corner of the mouth is serrated.
• Jaws / teeth: well developed, strong, regular teeth, scissor bite, complete, according to the dog's dental formula.

• EYES: Placed somewhat obliquely, macaroons, dark brown. The edge of the eyelids is black and is firmly resting on the eyeball.
• EARS: Insertion at mid-height; from its insertion to a third of its length, they are curved and separated and then they fall well next to the head. The ears are “V” shaped with rounded tips.. In atention, the dog raises them a little, never fully erect or crooked.

Neck:

He is rather short than of medium length and is heavily muscled. Provides an angle of 25-30 degrees. The nape is short. Firm throat skin, without jowl. In males the ruff and the mane are very expressive.

Body:

Seen in profile it forms a horizontal rectangle, almost square.

• Cross: Long, marked upward on the surface of the back.Back: Long Middle, right, wide, well muscled and firm.Pork loin: Short, firm continuity of the back.
• Rump: Slightly descending, richly muscled, wide, the coat is very dense, what gives the rump a somewhat high appearance.
• Sill: Given the strongly developed musculature, the sill appears rounded, the tip of the breastbone.
• Breast : Deep, long and slightly arched.
• Bottom line and belly: Continuing the lower chest line, the belly is slightly pulled back.

Tail:

Low insert, in direct continuity of the gently descending rump. The tail falls straight and has a slight upward curvature at the tip, without being bent. Its length reaches the tarsus. In attention or being excited, is allowed to raise it to the level of the top line.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS: The forelimbs support the body being straight up to the carpals, are parallel and located at a moderate distance from each other. Seen from the front, The position of the anteriors is correct when a vertical line drawn from the tip of the shoulder coincides with the axis of the limb and falls between the third and fourth toes of the foot.. In profile, is correct when a vertical line drawn from the elbow joint falls towards the ground passing through the carpus and through the middle of the limb.

• Shoulder: Long oblique scapula, musculada, joint and firm to rib cage, although with good mobility.
• Arm: Long Middle, good muscular. The arm and scapula they form an angle of 100 to 110 degrees.
• Elbow: Dried, rests next to the rib cage, not turned in or out. The arm and forearm form an angle of 120 to 130 degrees.
• Forearm: Proportionally long, straight, compact, with lean musculature, strong tendons are inserted into it that are directed
• to the carpus.
• Carpo: Well developed, firm, the tendons are made of steel.Metacarpus: Proportionally short, enjuto, slightly tilted
• (angle with the vertical of 10 to 15 degrees).
• Previous feet: Round or somewhat oval, firm. Fingers are short, so arched up that in the middle they do not touch the floor, elastic and well together. Elastic and black pads. Nails are hard, strong, black or slate gray.

LATER MEMBERS: The posture seen in profile is correct when the knee is under the tip of the buttock and the foot is under the hip joint.. The vertical that falls from the tip of the ischium touches the heel bone. The posture of the hindquarters seen from behind is correct when the vertical that falls from the tip of the ischium runs along the axis of the limb, it is parallel on both sides and is on the ground separated by a medium distance from the other.Thigh: It is closely linked to the pelvis by its musculature which is long, wide and solid. The pelvis and thigh form an angle of 100 to 110 degrees.

• Knee: Voluminous. The angle between the thigh and the leg reaches 110 until 120 degrees.
• Leg: Its musculature, which is long and solid, is attached by strong tendons in the hock.. Viewed from behind they are vertical both sides and parallel to the axis of the body.
• Hock: Width, bulky, dry, tendinoso. The angle of the tarsus is 130 to 140 degrees.
• Metatarsus: Long, perpendicular to the ground.
• Hind feet: Ovals, otherwise like the previous ones.

Movement:

Slow and wide step. In the trot the movement is fluid, elastic, with good ground cover, dynamic, regular and persistent. Elbows do not turn in or out.

Mantle

SKIN: Very well pigmented; is slate gray and firm.

• Fur: Moderately hard, wavy, something rigid, no tendency to tangle. Under fairly thick outer coat, softer downy undercoat found. The head, the ears and feet are covered by a short hair of 1-2 cm long, bushy and straight.

The anterior and lateral faces of the anterior and posterior extremities, in the region from the knee down, are also covered by a short, straight hair of 1-2 cm long. On the posterior sides of the limbs are feathers of 5-8 cm long, reaching in the hindquarters up to the height of the hock. Around the neck, there is a gola, that continues up to the chest in the form of a mane. This mane is especially noticeable in males. In the body, arm and thigh, the hair is of a medium length (4-12 cm.), richly wavy and frequently ridged, hair trimmings and tufts. The tail is covered in its entire length by bushy and wavy hair. At the tip, the length of the hairs can reach 10 to 15 centimeters.

Color:

• White. Ivory colors are authorized.
• Truffle, edges of the eyelids and black lips; pads are black or slate gray. For the palate, a dark color shade is desired; pink spots taken in.

Size and weight:

Height to the cross:

• Males 71-76 cm..
• females 66-70 cm..

Weight:

• Males 48-62 kg.
• females 37-50 kg

Fouls:

• Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..
  
  
  
  FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:
• Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
• Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.
• Depression links (stop) pronounced.
• Lack of pigmentation in truffle, flews and edges of the eyelids.
• Missing one or more incisor teeth, of the fangs, of the premolars 2-4 and molar 1-2. Missing more than two PM 1; go M 3 will not be taken into consideration.
• Upper or lower prognathism, incisor arcade deviated, lack of contact of more than 2 mm. between the upper and lower incisors.
• Entropion and ectropion.
• Erect ears.
• Tail elevated above the level of the back line when the specimen is calm; tail curled back.
• Hair with a tendency to mat, kinked or not wavy, wire hair.
• Limbs covered with long hair.
• Colors deviating from those indicated in the standard.

• Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
• Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

1. Hungarian Kuvasz (English).
2. Kuvasz (French).
3. Kuvasz (German).
4. Pastor Húngaro (Portuguese).
5. Kuvaszok (español).

Photos:

1 – kuvasz by Vkoves / Public domain
2 – KUVASZ by Svenska Mässan from Sweden / CC BY
3 – Kuvasz Prince of The Dogs Kennel by Kuvaszprince / CC BY-SA
4 – 7.5 months old kuvasz bitch by Sprays / Public domain
5 – Female kuvasz in Ópusztaszer, Hungary by DenesFeri / CC BY-SA
6 – Nine-week-old Kuvasz dog by Vkovesz / Public domain