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.”
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)
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.
Saturday, September 17, 2022
10th annual "DAY OF KUVASZ LOYALTY" -- Lavinia knows what to do
Modern Kuvaszok are able to discern between friend and potential enemy and act appropriately, just as their courageous ancestors did.
The "Day of Kuvasz Loyalty"
created by A Kuvasz és Mi
Why September 15th?
75+ years ago, in the autumn of 1944, the Soviet army entered the territory of the Carpathian basin and began with the passing of the front lines -- in addition to human life -- the biggest slaughter of the Kuvasz stock so far. In addition to the unspeakable suffering of the population, we would like to see the example of the endless loyalty of the Kuvasz!
From Autumn 1944 to Spring 1945, it is estimated that thousands of Kuvasz sacrificed their lives while doing their job being faithful!
For more information, you can find the footage from the previous Kuvasz loyalty days on our Facebook page:
Let us remember them and them, because their loyalty is not a "Virtual Myth", they truly gave their lives and would give it for us today!
The DAY OF KUVASZ LOYALTY – 15th of SEPTEMBER
(September 17th in 2022)
So everyone who can, please remember with us for the infinite Loyalty of Kuvaszes!
Also see photos from 2020 of Jens and Kaszon protecting against more military training near Fjellflokken Kennel in Norway:
Click here to see the Kuvasz History Klips blog!