Dog Days of Summer, 2026

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197,000 viewings of Kuvasz Klips!

The number of views continue to increase! There have now been 197,000 viewings of Kuvasz Klips! There are 7,214 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! 

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.” 

From: 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)

Click here to see the Kuvasz History Klips blog!

Puppies ❤️❤️❤️ -- 138

Martin S. in Germany shares this adorable photo of a very, very, very young puppy. 

This photo displays Kuvasz distinctive features.

“The nose, the eyelids and the lips are always black.” "White is the color of this breed." "The hair is wavy and thick, a real characteristic of the breed." The pup's facial fur will soon smooth out and become the sleek fur of the face while the rest of the body's fur will become thick and wavy.

From: Pál Sárkány and Imre Ócsag. 1986. Hungarian Dog Breeds. 2nd ed. Budapest, Hungary: Corvina Kiadó. (Orig. pub. 1977.)  Pp. 101, 103, 104.

Martin, I can't reach you via Facebook. Will you contact me at amy.elftmann@gmail.com to let me know how old the pup is in this photo? Thanks!

 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.”

From: Dr. Buzády Tibor. 2002. Dogs of Hungary. Translated by Bernard Adams. Budapest, Hungary: Nóra Kidó.  P. 100.

*(and now also in North America, South America and Australia)

Click here to see the Kuvasz History Klips blog!

 

World Cup 2026 -- Argentine fans

 

Cecilia of Locos Por Los Kuvasz kennel (Pastor Hungaro) in Argentina shares this image of her soccer loving Kuvasz. 

 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.”

From: Dr. Buzády Tibor. 2002. Dogs of Hungary. Translated by Bernard Adams. Budapest, Hungary: Nóra Kidó.  P. 100.

*(and now also in North America, South America and Australia)

Click here to see the Kuvasz History Klips blog!

World Cup 2026 -- No Kuvasz, but a World Cup fan who is so cute I couldn't resist posting

Click here to see video: Norwegian soccer fan

I enjoyed seeing videos of the fans at the World Cup. Commenters called this young Norwegian fan a 7-year-old Valkyrie, a Shield Maiden in the making, House of Dragon future queen, a little Viking, and a fierce little Viklette. 15/10! (I think she only took one short breath during her cheer.)

Norway won the game 2-1 against Ivory Coast.

Kuvaszok beat the heat, 2026

Okay, most--but not all--of these photos were not taken during the heat wave of 2026, but they still represent Kuvasz enjoying the water. 

An old saying goes: "Spring has sprung; fall has fell; summer is here and it's hotter than usual."

Photo from Shutterstock

Enikő of Dunamenti Jeles Kuvasz Kennel in Hungary
shares this photo.

 

Great photo! If anyone can identify this happy family,
please let me know!

 

This is Helena B.'s dog named Tazi.

Marissa's Kuvasz enjoy a dip.

Marti Lowder shares this photo.

 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.”

From: Dr. Buzády Tibor. 2002. Dogs of Hungary. Translated by Bernard Adams. Budapest, Hungary: Nóra Kidó.  P. 100.

*(and now also in North America, South America and Australia)

Click here to see the Kuvasz History Klips blog!

FIFA 2026 -- Hungarian team's Kuvasz mascot

 

Was Hungary's new mascot on the scene?

Click here to see more:  Kuvasz--Hungarian soccer team mascot

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.”

From: 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)

Click here to see the Kuvasz History Klips blog!

North American version of Hungary's Hard Dog Race

If any dog owner, with Kuvasz or other breed, doesn't feel like flying to Europe with your dog, here's a North American version you can check out.

  Click here for info:  nacanicross/places_recent

This photo is from the Hungarian HDR.

WDS 2026 begins today

 

Click here for info: https://wds2026.it/en/

World Dog Show 2026, June 3-7

 

Click here for info: https://wds2026.it/en/

Kuvasz "cousin"-- the White Romanian Shepherd

This is the Ciobănesc Românesc de Bucovina, also known as 

Southeastern European Shepherd Dog, from Romania.

FCI No. 357

Does this mean there are six White Guardian Dogs of Europe?

Also see the Romanian Miortic, Kuvasz Klips post, 6/21/16.

 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.”

From: 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)

Click here to see the Kuvasz History Klips blog!

Puppies ❤️❤️❤️ - 137 - Puppy in Patagonia

 

Marie Jose of Patagonia de la Kuvasz Kennel in Argentina shares this photo of her holding Cassidy, who is two minutes old. She is the first of her litter with more to come.

 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.”

From: 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)

Click here to see the Kuvasz History Klips blog!

196,000 views of Kuvasz Klips!

 

Even during this hiatus, the number of views continue to increase! There have now been  196,000 viewings of Kuvasz Klips! There are 7,204 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! 

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.” 

From: 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)

Click here to see the Kuvasz History Klips blog!

Two Youngsters

 Mariette of Kuvasz Kennel vom Quecksilber in Germany shares this photo. The photo showcases Kuvasz features:

“The pleasing appearance of the Kuvasz radiates strength, nobility and an attentive, intelligent character....The eyes are medium, slightly oblique, almond shaped....Their expression reflects strength and courage....The ears are set high on the head. The upper third of the ears slightly stand away from the head but the rest of the leather droops close to the cheeks. They have the shape of a rounded V.”

From: Pál Sárkány and Imre Ócsag. 1986. Hungarian Dog Breeds. 2nd ed. Budapest, Hungary: Corvina Kiadó. (Orig. pub. 1977.)  Pp. 101-104.

 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.”

From: 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)

Click here to see the Kuvasz History Klips blog!

Happy Easter 2026

 This my Kodi participating in an Easter egg hunt in Atlanta.

Happy Easter!

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.” 

From: 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)

Click here to see the Kuvasz History Klips blog!

Puppies ❤️❤️❤️ - 136 - with mom

Andrea of Majna-menti Mákvirág Kuvasz Kennel in Germany shares this adorable photo.

Ths photo showcases some of the many distinct features of the Kuvasz, the wavy fur and the triangular ears:

“The ears are set high on the head. The upper third of the ears slightly stand away from the head but the rest of the leather droops close to the cheeks. They have the shape of a rounded V.” 

From: Pál Sárkány and Imre Ócsag. 1986. Hungarian Dog Breeds. 2nd ed. Budapest, Hungary: Corvina Kiadó. (Orig. pub. 1977.)  P. 102.

 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.”

From: 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)

Click here to see the Kuvasz History Klips blog!

World Dog Show 2026, coming in June

 

Click here for more info:  world-dog-show-italy-2026

"Students of the Breed should study these Kuvasz."

 

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.”

From: 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)

Click here to see the Kuvasz History Klips blog!

Happy New Year 2026

 

Photo from Google Images.

Click here for lots of fun info:  buek-boldog-uj-evet-kivanok

"I would like to wish you all a belated Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, or as we say in Hungary, BÚÉK! Hungarians love abbreviations, and BÚÉK stands in for 
'Boldog új évet kívánok' a clattering shower of Uralic syllables meaning 'I wish you a Happy New Year.'" 

Happy 2026!