Kuvasz Klips
A Day in the Life -- This blog is about a day in the life of our beloved ancient Kuvasz living in today's modern world. This blog, in conjunction with KUVASZ FANCIERS OF AMERICA, is an independent service to all the Kuvasz of the world! My focus is on the Kuvasz, the traditional Hungarian dog still bred to ancient standards, as described by the FCI and traditional standards, not modern or non-Hungarian breed club rules. Please send emails and photos for the blog to AMY.ELFTMANN@GMAIL.COM.
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
We remember Odin and wildfires
About the family of Livestock Guardian Dogs...
“To this day flocks are guarded in the hills of Asia, Europe and Africa* by powerful, robust dogs that are neither clumsy nor pacific. Despite the distances that separate them these breeds have much in common, and the Kuvasz is a member of this extended sheepdog family.”
*(and now also in North America, South America and Australia)
Click here to see the Kuvasz History Klips blog!
We remember Sofie and Tad and wildfire
Odin got a lot more media coverage than Sophie and Tad did for doing the same thing. All are brave LGDs!
We remember Lytton and wildfire
Click here to read the story: lgds-survive-lytton-wildfire
About the family of Livestock Guardian Dogs...
“To this day flocks are guarded in the hills of Asia, Europe and Africa* by powerful, robust dogs that are neither clumsy nor pacific. Despite the distances that separate them these breeds have much in common, and the Kuvasz is a member of this extended sheepdog family.”
*(and now also in North America, South America and Australia)
Click here to see the Kuvasz History Klips blog!
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Kijara-Ihana
“To this day flocks are guarded in the hills of Asia, Europe and Africa* by powerful, robust dogs that are neither clumsy nor pacific. Despite the distances that separate them these breeds have much in common, and the Kuvasz is a member of this extended sheepdog family.”
*(and now also in North America, South America and Australia)
Click here to see the Kuvasz History Klips blog!
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Dr. Buzády and the Kuvasz of Scandinavia
Kuvasz World website at kuvaszworld.com/en shares this article about a hero for the Kuvasz.
Click here to see the article: in-the-footsteps-of-dr-tibor-buzady-in-scandinavia-part-1
About the family of Livestock Guardian Dogs...
“To this day flocks are guarded in the hills of Asia, Europe and Africa* by powerful, robust dogs that are neither clumsy nor pacific. Despite the distances that separate them these breeds have much in common, and the Kuvasz is a member of this extended sheepdog family.”
*(and now also in North America, South America and Australia)
Click here to see the Kuvasz History Klips blog!
Friday, October 18, 2024
184,000 viewings of Kuvasz Klips!
Fierce sports rivalry between Switzerland and Hungary. |
There have now been 184,000 viewings of Kuvasz Klips! There are 7,131 posts on the blog. This blog has been seen in 105 countries around the world, in all 6 continents of the world where dogs live: North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Kuvasz live in all, now including Africa, where several Kuvasz "cousins" also live. (Or 5 continents if considering that Europe and Asia are actually one continent, Eurasia.) These are amazing numbers for a blog written about a fairly obscure subject, a rare dog breed, the Kuvasz!
“To this day flocks are guarded in the hills of Asia, Europe and Africa* by powerful, robust dogs that are neither clumsy nor pacific. Despite the distances that separate them these breeds have much in common, and the Kuvasz is a member of this extended sheepdog family.”
*(and now also in North America, South America and Australia)
Click here to see the Kuvasz History Klips blog!
Friday, October 11, 2024
Hurricane Milton
Good morning, dear blog readers,
Once again the Goddess of Meterology waved her magic wand and protected our little neighborhood from major hurricane damage and tornadoes. Only a few branches and a few fences fell. No flooding from storm surge or heavy rain. Our roof is intact. Electrical power is still out--no air conditioning but the weather is fairly cool so we can open windows to catch the breeze, and of course we have several little battery-powered fans. Not much cell phone service; Internet service has been "interrupted" for 3+ + + + days. It's finally back on.
The night the hurricane hit, the skies went black and, the house was black. I sat in the pitch darkness not able to see a thing,* and heard only the wind whooshing by. I went to bed and when I awoke a few hours later the sun was shining, and sky was blue and a cool, gentle breeze was blowing, to the accompaniment of the sound of chainsaws off in the distance. I wish I'd stayed awake for those few hours to watch the rapid weather change. Our handyman company fixed our fence that afternoon. The fridge is still keeping food cool.
So that was my experience of the Hurricane of the Century that was supposed to make a direct hit on our area.
*Yes, I have flashlights but I wanted to see the storm in its natural state.
Our thoughts and charitable donations will hopefully help people in the US and around the world who are experiencing destructive weather.
Kuvasz posts will be returning shortly!
Sunday, October 6, 2024
12th annual commemoration of Day of Kuvasz Loyalty
“To this day flocks are guarded in the hills of Asia, Europe and Africa* by powerful, robust dogs that are neither clumsy nor pacific. Despite the distances that separate them these breeds have much in common, and the Kuvasz is a member of this extended sheepdog family.”
Dr. Buzády Tibor. 2002. Dogs of Hungary. Translated by Bernard Adams. Budapest, Hungary: Nóra Kiadó. P. 100.
*(and now also in North America, South America and Australia)
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Hurricane Helene
Photo taken by our pool cleaner of pool he had serviced, not in our neighborhood. |
Even though my neighborhood is only 2 miles from the Gulf of Mexico and is only 12' above sea level, we had no flooding or storm surge. We had a bit of rain and wind. Didn’t lose power, didn’t have to shut off the sewer system the way some places had to, due to old pipes not being built to withstand a storm of this magnitude. No road flooding. No trees downed. No houses destroyed. No deaths.
I have to watch the news, just like everyone else since I didn't see anything personally, to learn what this storm has done. Apparently due to some geological/geographic/meteorological or whatever combination, this one small neighborhood was not effected. BTW, the news media refers to my area as "Pinellas County" and "Tampa Bay".
We count our blessings and make our donations to the Red Cross and other charities to help the first responders.
Dog owners place the collars of their deceased dogs on the railing of this bridge--the "Rainbow Bridge"-- in NC. Unfortunately the bridge was washed away in the storm. |
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Hard Dog Race 2024 coming up on Sept. 18
See the FB page here: hard_dog_race_2024
"To this day flocks are guarded in the hills of Asia, Europe and Africa* by powerful, robust dogs that are neither clumsy nor pacific. Despite the distances that separate them these breeds have much in common, and the Kuvasz is a member of this extended sheepdog family.”
*(and now also in North America, South America and Australia)
Click here to see the Kuvasz History Klips blog!
183,000 viewings of Kuvasz Klips!
“To this day flocks are guarded in the hills of Asia, Europe and Africa* by powerful, robust dogs that are neither clumsy nor pacific. Despite the distances that separate them these breeds have much in common, and the Kuvasz is a member of this extended sheepdog family.”
*(and now also in North America, South America and Australia)
Click here to see the Kuvasz History Klips blog!
Thursday, August 15, 2024
182,000 viewings of Kuvasz Klips!
“To this day flocks are guarded in the hills of Asia, Europe and Africa* by powerful, robust dogs that are neither clumsy nor pacific. Despite the distances that separate them these breeds have much in common, and the Kuvasz is a member of this extended sheepdog family.”
*(and now also in North America, South America and Australia)
Click here to see the Kuvasz History Klips blog!
Saturday, August 3, 2024
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
181,000 viewings of Kuvasz Klips!
The views are still coming in fast--
“To this day flocks are guarded in the hills of Asia, Europe and Africa* by powerful, robust dogs that are neither clumsy nor pacific. Despite the distances that separate them these breeds have much in common, and the Kuvasz is a member of this extended sheepdog family.”
*(and now also in North America, South America and Australia)
Click here to see the Kuvasz History Klips blog!
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Happy, dirty puppy
"To this day flocks are guarded in the hills of Asia, Europe and Africa* by powerful, robust dogs that are neither clumsy nor pacific. Despite the distances that separate them these breeds have much in common, and the Kuvasz is a member of this extended sheepdog family.”
*(and now also in North America, South America and Australia)
Click here to see the Kuvasz History Klips blog!
Kuvasz puppy is named as new sports mascot--"we were looking for an animal that, like the club's philosophy, is characterized by loyalty, courage and commitment."
About the family of Livestock Guardian Dogs...
“To this day flocks are guarded in the hills of Asia, Europe and Africa* by powerful, robust dogs that are neither clumsy nor pacific. Despite the distances that separate them these breeds have much in common, and the Kuvasz is a member of this extended sheepdog family.”
*(and now also in North America, South America and Australia)
Click here to see the Kuvasz History Klips blog!