Kuvasz Puppy 1.5 Years and 100lbs Later!

We picked up our Kuvasz puppy about a year and a half ago from a breeder in Statesville GA.
Follow this link to see the video where we met our Kuvasz puppy for the first time and brought him home! • 6 Hour Drive to get ou...
The Kuvasz is a rare and ancient dog breed. Kuvasz came to Hungary in the Middle Ages, but it’s thought their lineage goes back to ancient Turkey and Tibet. In the late 15th century, the Kuvasz served as guard dogs for the nobility. What they lack in notoriety, they makes up for in courage and loyalty. The Kuvasz is a large dog, reaching up to 115+lbs. They are also very protective with their original purpose being to guard livestock such as horses, sheep, and cattle from predators. As with many livestock guardian dogs, the color of the Kuvasz's coat serves a functional purpose and is an essential breed criterion. Shepherds purposefully bred the Kuvasz to have a light colored coat so that it would be easier for the shepherds to distinguish the Kuvasz from wolves that would prey on the livestock during the night.
The Kuvasz breed can be described as follows:
Intelligent dog
Clownish sense of humor which can last into adulthood
Intensely loyal and patient
Appreciate attention, but may also be somewhat aloof or independent
The Kuvasz breed is for experienced handlers only. The combination of intelligence, independence, and protectiveness make obedience training and socialization absolute necessities.
They are strictly working dogs, bred for centuries to think independently and act without instruction, scanning and evaluating the environment and taking protective or deterrent action as needed. That independence can make training a difficult task, wearing on the patience of even experienced owners. Kuvasz quickly understand what is being asked of them, but they have to respect a person as a trusted leader before they'll obey commands. They're also not usually interested in meaningless activity, such as doing entertaining tricks. As a result, they are not recommended for novices and those who do not have time to train and socialize them properly. An adolescent Kuvasz should be able to learn basic obedience commands and consistently respond to them; however the instinctive need to investigate strangers and protect its owner may cause the Kuvasz to act independently when off leash and ignore the calls of a handler.
Interactions with other dogs, especially first meetings, should be managed carefully. One of the tasks of a livestock guardian is to kill wolves, coyotes, and other predators, and this instinct remains intact in the modern dog. Handlers should be alert to signs of tension, and intervene before a dangerous situation develops. However, a well socialized, well trained Kuvasz will usually ignore, play with, or go exploring with other dogs once a successful introduction has been made.
A potential owner should refrain from purchasing a Kuvasz if barking will be a problem at the home. While not every Kuvasz is prone to barking (socializing them will define what is a threat), many of them fulfill their guardian role by vocally warning off potential threats, both real and imagined. On the other hand, many of these qualities make the Kuvasz excellent guardians for sheep or large estates. The Kuvasz has a very special, close connection to his owner or family, as well as anyone in their circle, human or animal, that the dog considers part of the flock. He will protect all of them. He may also police interactions among them, such as discouraging rough play by herding rowdy individuals away from the group. The owner has the responsibility for setting clear, consistent limits on this behavior. That connection can easily be lost if the dog is humiliated, confused by contradictory commands, or otherwise abused.
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[@HeartFamilyAdventures]

Check out our video where we met our Kuvasz puppy for the first time and brought him home! kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHauY2mNqM2Nrck

[@FADRUS7_.]

this is a native Hungarian working dog, not a family-friendly, cuddly dog.

[@HeartFamilyAdventures]

@@FADRUS7_.besides not being aware of his size, he is great with the family and loves affection

[@kathehun6034]

Great vid ! We had a kuvasz Tomi back in the mid 70s in hungary where this breed is from . They are as sweet to kids and fam as can be BUT these dogs were breed to herd an protect ,they are very an easy and tough with srtaingers !!! They whole being is protection of family and other animals ....Thanx for the video it remind me of Tomi !

[@HeartFamilyAdventures]

Thank you! Yes, he is very protective of the family and makes a great guard dog. He has been great with the kids besides sometimes not knowing his size and power. Hopefully Tomi brought you lots of joy 😊 ❤️

[@kathehun6034]

@@HeartFamilyAdventures Yes thank you, we had a tons of fun with Tomi and we had another dog in the same time a mutt named Pici (means little) they were best buddys they sometimes would tore up the whole garden if they were bored :) but also sometimes we have found sandals and other clothings if somebody wanted to steal from the garden ...:)This dogs were like no nonsense no bs dogs by nature... I wish you guys the very same joy with your kuvasz and tons of happy memories ! :)

[@HappinessandSweetTea]

Beautiful fur baby!

[@HeartFamilyAdventures]

Happiness and Sweet Tea thank you! 😊

[@JenniferMoralesFelineFilms]

OMG what a cutie pie!! I love that slow motion shake off LOL. It was so cool to see how much he grew. He's an awesome swimmer and looks so relaxed in the pool 👍

[@HeartFamilyAdventures]

Jennifer Morales - Feline Films thx! ❤️ He just loves cooling off in the pool 🏊

[@loudloveen]

That's the childhood I'd wanted for myself! I'm 47 now. :)

[@Inpri]

These are wonderful dogs, especially for families with small children and seniors who live alone (protective of both). BE WARNED: they shed so much you can get a new suit of clothes.

[@HeartFamilyAdventures]

Yes, our Kuvasz is great with our children; very protective of our family as well as our home. I have white hair on on pretty much everything 😂

[@happyjohnvlogsenespanol5735]

Great Video Heart Family 🙂 Great Dogs 🐶🐶🐶🙂

[@palabradeDiosparatuvida591]

Great Video Heart Family 🙂 Great Dogs 🐕🐕🙂

[@HandsFullHeartFull]

What a fantastic dog! Loving the doggie remix 😆. Have a great weekend Heart Fam!!

[@HeartFamilyAdventures]

Sawyer In The Middle has to bring out the DMX 😂 Thanks guys!

[@DisneyVacationFamily]

ha ha... OMG... that was awesome! Loved this guys... That is a BIG boy! ha ha... he loves the pool!

[@HeartFamilyAdventures]

Disney Vacation Family he is a beast. I can’t even get near Tina without him barking and pawing at me. I think she trained him that way 😂 Can’t keep him out the pool. He just loves it!

[@istvanbarcsanits8566]

Beuty🤗

[@lblbcro14]

He's cute. I have this breed of dog 😉😉

[@HeartFamilyAdventures]

Thank you! You have great taste in breeds 😊

[@Allyplaytime]

SUPER CUTE VIDEO.. THE PUPPY SURE GREW..

[@HeartFamilyAdventures]

Ally play time 😊 just like kids, they grow to fast. He has another 5-10 lbs to go.

[@lisahill3172]

we just got an 18 month old Kuvasz from the same place!! Ours is adorable and so is your video!!

[@HeartFamilyAdventures]

Small world! Thanks and enjoy your new pup 🐶 They are a great breed.

[@MidnightRunIN]

Hey! I'm looking at the same Kennel to get my Kuvasz puppy from 😊 would you mind telling me your thoughts on them being a reputable breeder? What kind of training have they done/needed? Any behavioral or health issues? What's their overall temperament? Thanks so much for your time!

[@EmileesAdventures]

Wow, he has grown! Love those shorts, Mike!

[@antinancy]

My Kuv swam as puppy, but at 1 ½, he declared "I am Kuvasz. My people don't swim."

[@HeartFamilyAdventures]

😆 👍

[@hannonadventures]

Hey my friend, wow he has grown quick, great vid 😁👏👏

[@aronnemcsik]

I'm sorry but I was told that I will see a doggo in this clip. But all I see is a giant marshmellow.... Awesome video and amazing dog

[@HeartFamilyAdventures]

😂 ❤️

[@destinationdero]

Such a cutie. Kuvasz is like a white golden retriever. Like 19 friends

[@jlwbc4158]

Um, no, most definitely NOT like a golden retriever.

[@jlwbc4158]

@Jason Berryman Not their looks really either. I've yet to have ONE person mistake one of my adult Kuvaszok for a golden retriever. Photographs are deceiving, especially regarding scale.

[@bridget1780]

Both

[@ClassRoutinesRENEEsFunClips]

Looks like a great breed. Totally enjoyed your video + like 24 friend

[@HeartFamilyAdventures]

ClassRoutines thanks! 😊

[@beseburany9110]

Hey look, this video is the highest viewed recent upload. MORE KUVASZ CONTENT PLEASE! We need an UPDATE!

[@carolwadon3086]

Aegis is the best!! Ours just turned three; at only 80pounds a tea cup Kuvasz

[@HeartFamilyAdventures]

Wow, that is light. Easier to manage I’m sure 😃

[@MidnightRunIN]

Hey! I'm looking at the same Kennel to get my Kuvasz puppy from 😊 would you mind telling me your thoughts on them being a reputable breeder? What kind of training have they done/needed? Any behavioral or health issues? What's their overall temperament? Thanks so much for your time!

[@ohsopets3720]

Hello! Can we please use this video for a segment about the Kuvasz breed? Thanks so much!

[@HeartFamilyAdventures]

You sure can. Please let us know when it is done as we would love to to see it. We have a few other videos if you need more footage. Here is another kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHauY2mNqM2Nrck

[@ohsopets3720]

@@HeartFamilyAdventures Thank you! Yes we will let you know when it is up :)

[@onedirection3510]

How does this breed fare in Florida heat? Seems to be a cold weather breed.

[@HeartFamilyAdventures]

Correct. They do not do well in the heat. He lives in our pool in the summer, stays in the AC, and only gets walked at night. He is loving the cooler weather we are having now and stays outside most of the day. They are a very active breed and have tons of energy.

[@jennifermarshall8148]

Just started doing the research on them. Any good resources I should read?

[@danav.2559]

Did you find a good dog? Those are LGD.

[@soniamariadefigueiredofern8971]

🙂❤👏🌞Helô

[@HeartFamilyAdventures]

Sonia Maria de Figueiredo Fernandes hello! How are you doing? ❤️

[@soniamariadefigueiredofern8971]

@@HeartFamilyAdventures Hello again! We are fine! Have a great and protected new year, like we will try to have! God bless your famiily!!!! Heloisa de Figueiredo Fernandes from Brazil