There is an urban legend around my hometown in Hungary about a kuvasz that was kept as a housekeeper. Once the family left the house leaving their little kid at home. Thieves broke in to the house and faced the little kid. They asked him was there anyone else home with him. The kid answered yes, only Peti. 'And how old is Peti?' The kid answered 8 years old. The thieves calmed down and proceed with their 'duties'. However it turned out that Peti is an 8 years old kuvasz with a not so uncommon behaviour that he let people in but not let them out of the property. The family arriving home was only need to call the police because Peti managed the rest. :D

@Adam.3313

9 ай бұрын

You need to add that "Peti" is a nickname for Peter which made the thieves think that it was a human.

@theforgotten1213

9 ай бұрын

It's more of a joke instead of an urban legend.

@gomberger

9 ай бұрын

yepp, genious dogs, they have the smartest solutions against intruders

@Andrea-xn4yf

9 ай бұрын

it is quite normal with kuvasz and komondor, that they may let strangers in but never out@@theforgotten1213

@shagrath968

9 ай бұрын

⁠@@theforgotten1213when I was growing up in Hungary we had 3, all of them behaved like the one in the "urban legend". They let people in and let them out only when my father accompanied the visitors. They acted differently with family members and close friends obviously.

livestock guardian dogs: impervious to wind, rain, cold also livestock guardian dogs: convinced warm soapy water will kill them

@Fyreflier

11 ай бұрын

also must murder the air snake of death

@lindah3803

11 ай бұрын

Mine always loved a good warm bath with long periods of scrubbies. Forget the ever so dangerous air snake. Immediate death for the air snake.

@muf9399

11 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

he behaves extremely well for a Kuvasz with a stranger! wow!! congrats to his human companion, who raised him well!!!

@gomberger

9 ай бұрын

yepp, in hungary we never trust a kuvasz. better to be safe than sorry. we keep our distance from them :) lovely dogs anyway if you have them in your family

@akos87

9 ай бұрын

i grew up with two, the best animals ever. if they know the person they are interacting with, otherwise, they can be really frightening. this is exactly why the behavior of this cutie is beyond amazing!!!

@sunkid86

8 ай бұрын

Yapp, as a Hungarian, I wouldn't have dared to go near that dog.

@lsari6948

7 ай бұрын

No, it was ill raised.

@johnturner5893

7 ай бұрын

Kuvasz living on a farm is not very friendly to anyone..

When I was a child, our first dog was a kuvasz named Bundás. Very sweet dog. My brother was a toddler who was learning how to walk. The dog saw him wobbling and trying to grab the wall, and was worried, so he ran over and stood next to my brother to prevent him from falling. Bundás was the best boy 💔

@cobratate05

8 ай бұрын

Bundás 💀 i speak hungarian lol

@gyorgylitvai1478

8 ай бұрын

Természetesen nekünk is Bundás volt a kuvaszunk

@slymiaca

8 ай бұрын

They were kept taking Carr of animals, so probably that is why the richer people owned them not the price. But poor people also had I think beside puli.

@90blackrock

8 ай бұрын

​@@cobratate05Yes😊 "bundás" means "furry".

@Kurosakika

8 ай бұрын

A mi kuvaszunkat Bolyhosnak hívták :D - our kuvasz was called Bolyhos, which means Fluffy.

You should do a little contest at the end or each quarter for 'best furnado', and 'grinchiest feet'!!! That would be so funny ❤😂

@loodcatnoods

11 ай бұрын

Yes please!

@minneyruth

11 ай бұрын

I'm here for that 😅❤

@mindthegap741

11 ай бұрын

And the greatest transformation.

@meganhenderson1715

11 ай бұрын

@@mindthegap741 Oh yes!

@jbaker7311

11 ай бұрын

I love to watch the dogs in the shower when the spray makes the shedding fur slide off in sheets. Oh so satisfying!

Finally! 😀 I'm Hungarian, and never thought you would ever groom one of "our" breeds. Vizsla dogs have hardly any fur, pulis and komondors require a technique that you say you don't provide. Kuvasz dogs are not as easy to train as a vizsla or a puli, and they are considered to take quite a long time to be friendly with strangers (but are very good guard dogs and loyal to the owners). They sometimes just refuse to obey strangers. They are more common in the countryside than in a house or a flat. So, all in all, he behaved v well for a kuvasz! One more thing to add to the history - at the end of World War 2, the kuvasz was nearly lost as a breed. High rank German army officers were impressed with their fierce loyalty and simply "took" them home, leaving just a handful in Hungary. It was years after the war that dozens of those dogs were taken back to Hungary and they could carry on with the breeding. Thank you for making him look so beautiful!

@alfonsecoppola5938

11 ай бұрын

had 1,they are an amazing dog.your description of the kuvasz was spot on.they pick who they are going to listen to

@adde9506

11 ай бұрын

Aw, too bad we won't be seeing a Puli. I'd be very interested in how that groom works.

@erinjohnson1581

11 ай бұрын

I’m not Hungarian, but I absolutely love your country and culture. Currently planning to visit Hungary again in a couple years and I’m learning Hungarian on DuoLingo. Definitely a challenging language!

@lauraelliott6909

11 ай бұрын

My grandma had a Puli and a Vizsla when I was a kid. I can say their names, but I've no idea how to spell them.😂 I never learned Hungarian (other than a few words and phrases).

@inickyi7451

11 ай бұрын

Yeey, Iam also Hungarian and never tought I will see our breed in her videos.

As a Hungarian I can tell that I have never seen such a gloriously groomed kuvasz EVER! What an awesome job you did there.

@MoonHowler340

9 ай бұрын

fideSS hibája ezvis 😂

@redpanda6497

9 ай бұрын

@@MoonHowler340 Gondoltam, hogy nem bírja ki valaki anélkül, hogy ne vinné bele a politikát.

@TauriCraft

9 ай бұрын

Minden is, a fidesz hibája mi? Még az is, hogy ennyire élettelen vagy?@@MoonHowler340

@Warfoki

9 ай бұрын

@@redpanda6497 ...nem hittem volna, hogy valaha nosztalgikusan gondolok vissza a "bojler eladó" kommentekre, de inkább az...

@matemondovics9990

9 ай бұрын

Ja én is sokat láttam már vidéken, de ápoltat még nem

I lost it at the poor garden flowers being kicked up :'D Fellow Hungarian here, haha, it was very nice to see this beautiful dog in your care ♥

@mr.chapel4179

10 ай бұрын

Az csak amolyan, "csak azért is megmutatom hogy ki a főnök itt" érzés volt :D

@Mandarin9900

9 ай бұрын

5:31 😂

@Nemamka

8 ай бұрын

@@kiskisebblegkisebb hú hát ha jól emlékszem erről nem volt szó úgy konkrétan a videóban sajnos :) csak hogy igencsak jól van tartva és figyelnek az igényeire rendesen felelősségteljesen

@Figgatella

8 ай бұрын

Me too!😂

have you considered presenting their blown out fur to owners on pickup kinda like "so here's you first dog, and here's the other dog we extracted from the one you brought in!"

@SchoolforHackers

11 ай бұрын

I want to see this!

@hakkenkrak2668

11 ай бұрын

When we brush my cat, I call it the ghost cat. Equigroomer acquired, exorcism completed. 😂

@shelleymusleh439

11 ай бұрын

My groomer once gave me my dogs hair in a fillable Christmas ornament. 😂

@D.H.1082

11 ай бұрын

I measure lost hair in my little Miniature Pincher. If I let my hair go uncut for long periods of time before cutting it, I'll say I've got a couple dogs-worth of hair.

@joelnotsure2871

11 ай бұрын

While brushing out my big dumb part-newfi mutt I used to tease him, “You better behave or I’ll knit another dog that looks just like you.”

He's pretty cute attacking the air tube of death and also nonchalantly kicking up your flowers hahaha

I am Hungarian. We had a Kuvasz when I was a kid. I had a book with pictures and descripitons about all breeds, each on different pages. There was one word at the bottom of the page about each breed, a very characteristic feature. Kuvasz was: incorruptible. Their loyalty is no joke❤

@krisztamasi

8 ай бұрын

You could see here that he does not take to treat from the groomer, only probably from the owner's hand, but then when the groomer gives the treat to the owner, he does not take it from him eihter. That is interesting to see. Kylo's eyes are saying "what is this, I am not taking the treat because its from her", very interesting!!

@adamkoller8988

8 ай бұрын

Szia!

@tankguy200

7 ай бұрын

Just like our nation.

@lsari6948

7 ай бұрын

In other words, one of the best guard dog

@Moose6340

6 ай бұрын

No it is not. Our Kuvasz, Bator, was completely devoted to all of us. Especially my wife. He didn't like strangers...if a stranger like a repairman came to our house, he'd bark and bark and bark and do his best to run them off, unless they were properly introduced by one of us. Once we let him in and let him meet the stranger, and it was apparent that this person was approved by us to be in/around the house, then everything was fine and Bator was perfectly polite and would let the stranger have the run of the place without issue. He was also perfectly polite when out on walks. He wasn't super-friendly like our massive 140-pound Pyrenees/German Shepherd/Coonhound mix, who loved people, but Bator would sniff a hand and accept a brief pet and then keep looking around for threats. Never had a problem with him being aggressive but when out and about, he never fully switched out of guard mode either.

The Kuvasz is a Hungarian breed of flock guardian dog known for its considerable fighting abilities, yet it possesses a rather calm and affectionate nature. 😍😍😍

@Mynnia

11 ай бұрын

And a very good whimperer.

@TOP4YFunnyAnimals

11 ай бұрын

@@Mynnia thanks

@alfonsecoppola5938

10 ай бұрын

very quick and strong,extremely loyal,i loved mine.right there with my leonberger

@barnabastoth9283

8 ай бұрын

Can become somewhat unpredictable when getting old (with strangers).

@gretaszabolcs3006

8 ай бұрын

​@@barnabastoth9283Never unpredictable, only when in unprofessional hands who don't know how to handle this breed.

YES! I was hoping we'd see a Kuvasz on here! We just lost ours last month at the age of 10. We got ours from a breeder in South Carolina who breeds from actual Hungarian stock (American-bred Kuvasz tend to have some Pyrenees in them and are bigger). "Challenging" is a good word for them. They're very smart and very independent, have incredibly selective hearing, are not trustworthy for one second off a leash, and like Kylo here, they can be a little neurotic about certain things. And their guarding instincts are incredible. When I was dating my now-wife about 25 years ago, we went walking her parents' two Kuvasz on a popular trail. The second we sat down on a bench, the bigger of the two immediately turned a 180 and sat facing the trail watching our backs, with no training whatsoever. They are also assertive and will generally sort their pack structure out via combat when they get together, but after everybody has established their pecking order, all is good. I miss our Bator so much, but it's awesome to see a Kuvasz get some time on your channel and Kylo is absolutely gorgeous. (BTW, little fact to add on: These dogs were almost driven to extinction during World War II. Apparently the Germans in Hungary and the government there thought they'd make good guard dogs. They didn't, they're way too independent (like most LGDs). Especially when Hungary was occupied in 1944 by the Germans and then invaded by the Red Army in 1944-45, they were almost completely wiped out because they were too troublesome to the armies. Fortunately enough were saved to rebuild the breed stock, but that's why a lot of Kuvasz look suspiciously like curly-furred Pyrenees, because they have some Pyr or Maremma in them. Ours, and it looks like Kylo here, was purebred from Hungarian stock, 100% Kuvasz.

@andreabiro2357

11 ай бұрын

Just addition to your excellent comment: they always worked in pack and were so brave they took down bear and wolf packs (people with bad intention) to protect the herd and their masters! Such great dogs!

@orange_idol

11 ай бұрын

i hope this isn't weird but I wanted to say thank you for sharing this. It made me smile reading it :) I'm sorry about your loss. I hope you and your wife have other pets keeping you company, or find another when you're ready♥️

@Rashonacat

11 ай бұрын

Wife here. Thanks so much for the kind words. :) And yeah, they're ridiculously smart. I asked ours what he wanted once, and he walked to the door, flipped his leash with his nose, and waited for me to follow directions. 😂 We'll get another when we've gotten some rest. :)

@bogikomaromi6779

11 ай бұрын

Bator is such a great name, I rarely hear it as a dog name in Hungary, even though it means brave in Hungarian

@rseward7183

11 ай бұрын

There is a Kuvasz rescue in Idaho if you want to adopt one.

I love the "that's just rude" bit. You're not just an excellent groomer, you're hilarious as well. Beautiful dog.

@jenniferviolette317

11 ай бұрын

ikr! I love her spunky sassy sarcasm!

@victoriasola8571

11 ай бұрын

I was looking for this comment 😂

@waninigichuki1732

11 ай бұрын

I have fallen in love with GWTD and as Vanessa said that I thought, oh my goodness, I have watched all the videos, am I subscribed? And I quickly did! Hilarious and effective!

@CricketsBay

11 ай бұрын

Are you also subscribed to GWTD 2? Her second channel has longer videos.

@waninigichuki1732

11 ай бұрын

@@CricketsBay Yes, now that too. Thanks.

Másnapra nyilván megint úgy nézett ki, mint egy normális kuvasz, nem mint egy modell. Good boy! :D

@Heydrich01

7 ай бұрын

Az igaz, ok nem házi kutyák.

@klaudiatavi6018

6 ай бұрын

Hát és még milyen jó kutya volt tényleg, ennyi szadit kibírt és a csaj összes ujja megmaradt… Azért a kuvasz tud agresszív lenni, ez semmi se volt ahhoz képest!

You don't kiss an unfamiliar kuvasz, unless you wish to loose your face 😂 I love seeing the breed abroad, kuvasz is an amazing guard dog! Even though they live on farms and work with livestock, they are not herding dogs, they are guard dogs, protected the herd from wolves and bears. Extremely strong willed dogs, will protect you and your property with their lives and strangers won't enter without invitation, unless they have death wish. Great dogs, requires lots of training, so the owner of this dog did an excellent job!

@csgergo80

10 ай бұрын

Oh, you can enter, the problems start when you wish to leave. Most of the times, a few seconds after entering.

@CdeFoudre

10 ай бұрын

@@csgergo80 Tbh the kuvasz doggos we have around the ones I wouldn't even walk past willingly. They are barking death at me and they mean it xD

I love how gently he grabs onto the grooming tools. He may hate them, but he will only grab. No biting for this good boy.

@xj6786

11 ай бұрын

Yes ! I feel when dogs do this it really shows how well trained they are …u can guarantee, he has good owners (:

@lindsyfish6704

10 ай бұрын

I absolutely agree with you two that he's well trained and socialized. He's a kuvasz so he's also smart enough to know this isn't a threatening situation, just uncomfortable. He's politely telling Vanessa he doesn't care for this and to get that water snake of doooom outta there.

@purplewastaken

9 ай бұрын

i mean, he doesn't have hands to grab onto it and tell you he doesn't like it

@gomberger

9 ай бұрын

this breed usually doesn't bite intruders. it has a different approach, they threaten the intruders until they fall on the ground then the dog sits on them (remaining threatening) the whole day or even night until the owner comes home. this is usually a death sentence to intruders if the owner gets home too late and temperatures are too low.

@Balaz5HUN

8 ай бұрын

that is because its originally a herding dog, and they were taught to only bite the air near the kettle to herd them. so they only really pretend to bite

the funniest part about seeing herding/livestock guardian dogs' grooms (at least, assuming they're working dogs) is that they look so fabulous at the end and you know that the moment they get home they'll go roll around in mud or dirt or poop

@119Agent

10 ай бұрын

I can confirm.

@raraavis7782

10 ай бұрын

And so many of these breeds seem to be white, of all colors 😅

@GabbyPlaysGames02

10 ай бұрын

It makes sense though from a practical standpoint, they blend in with the sheep or livestock. If they were brindle or something like that, it’d be easier for predators to spot them. I do agree though, it is rather inconvenient for the owners trying to keep them clean

@alexandergunda8916

9 ай бұрын

@@GabbyPlaysGames02 but on the other hand it helps you a lot for finding ticks - think about searching a dark colored dog, no chance. Also their fur is almost "auto cleaning" you just have to be patient that they dry out, the dirt falls off them automatically.

@dorzsboss

9 ай бұрын

I think that attributes rather the hunting dogs to cover their smell. Kuvasz is not a hunting dog but a guardian.

So many Hungarian dog breeds have such beautiful curly coats!

@unnf9971

9 ай бұрын

Even our pigs' hair is curly!

@balazs8330

9 ай бұрын

Yes, vizsla is the exception😀

@nijiayame848

9 ай бұрын

@@balazs8330 Wirehaired vizsla: am I a joke to you? ;)

@balazs8330

9 ай бұрын

@@nijiayame848 vizsla and wirehaired vizsla are two different breeds

@balazs8330

8 ай бұрын

@@kiskisebblegkisebb de stimmel. Eredetileg agarakat is vadászatra használták. Agarászat ősi nemesi előjog volt

My mom once visited a friend who had a kuvasz. This dog knew my mom. My mom stepped inside the fence, and the dog let her in; she made it to the house, but her friend was not home. She wanted to leave, but then the kuvasz didn’t let her, he didn’t come too close but he was growling every time my mom tried to near the gate. It started raining, but my mom had to wait for two hours outside in the pouring rain until her friend came home. She really is a dog person and dogs adore her, but the kuvasz was like ‘maybe I know you, but I make fucking sure you won’t cause trouble to my master’.

@orlovszki

7 ай бұрын

My grand grand father had one when I was kid. Man, it was a real dog. Tisza was his name. Never forget him after 45 years

Just like being in a snow globe during the drying process! I really like this guy. You can tell he's very intelligent and loyal.

OMG! A KUVASZ! I don't know why but I'm so happy to see a dog originating from my home country. You did a really great job on him.

@klarag7059

11 ай бұрын

Same. Aussie born ethnic Hungarian here. I want to see the Puli dog groomed.

@zonnyja

11 ай бұрын

@@klarag7059 now that would be interesting

@rseward7183

11 ай бұрын

There is a Kuvasz rescue in Idaho if you want to adopt one.

@studiocrimniko7181

11 ай бұрын

I was surprised too! :D and it made me happy

@ataudrey3038

11 ай бұрын

Same! I was so suprised!

as a hungarian , the one dog breed i am terrified of, is the kuvasz. they are super territorial and mostly they are left alone on fields and they get little to no training. they only accept their owners and if they go loose they terrorize the neighborhood. on another end, i always blame the owners of these doggos, for neglecting them. so i really love to see one that is being taken care of

@slymiaca

8 ай бұрын

But maybe being more with people and not left alone on the field make the breed nicer. Maybe it is like with pitbull.

@makkos666

7 ай бұрын

​@@slymiaca have 2 neighbours w Kuvasz😊..1 exactly as described: only listening to owner otherwise terrorizing the neighbourhood - other totally spoilt (subsitute kid..) & not listening to owner : ) you can't really educate a kuvász.. ; )

Fun fact: King Matthias also built a separate little castle (it was for hunting but we usually call it dog-fort) for them in my home town, or so the urban legend goes.

@oliverhaintz-thefireofprom543

8 ай бұрын

Érd 😎

Gotta say that Kylo's owner made an exceptional job at socializing him. Kuvasz really loves their owners and pretty much only them. And they can even be agressive towards stangers (which is understandable, considering their original job), but it was nice to see him behave so well.

@rogerio067072

11 ай бұрын

Yes. The one i have wouldnt allow her get so close. I mean, he walks with me on the streets with lots of people, but hey, keep your hands away... when i need to take him to the vet, i walk a 3,5 km before so he gets a bit tired, then the vet can do his job. The dog is too tired to complain😅😅

@margodphd

11 ай бұрын

​@@rogerio067072I would imagine so are you 😂

@rogerio067072

11 ай бұрын

@@margodphd actually im used to walk a bit more, but i dont pee on every corner and bush on the streets and i dont carry a blanket in the back while i am walking 🤣😂🤣😂 but if he wasnt so cranky we wouldnt need this kind of strategy 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ i dont know about other lgd dogs, but kuvasz are smarter than i would like them to be, so we need to outsmart them every day to get what we want from them...

@baldbastardo

11 ай бұрын

Agreed. Kuvaszok are standoffish and can be quite aggressive towards strangers usually. This little guy was pretty cool and calm all things considered. Good pup.

@67Aquaholic

11 ай бұрын

Absolutely........I had a professor who had a Kuvasz......I had never heard of it before. I was at her house and she said I could go in the backyard with her and the dog and I would be totally fine, but if I came through the fence gate alone.....chances are he would attack and possibly kill me.........beautiful dogs though.

I have never seen a dog that was so vicious with Vanessa’s flowers. lol

@SuperChaos002

11 ай бұрын

And looked so happy while doing it. 😂

@thedawneffect

11 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

Looks like a lab, acts like a german shepherd and vocal as a huskey. What a beautiful dog. Nice work as always

@h4z4rd42

8 ай бұрын

TBH this guy was anything but typical according its breed. Generally a Kuvasz is double the size of a lab, more mean than a German Shepherd and... usually not as vocal as a husky. On the other hand he was pretty patient, normally a Kuvasz won't stay where he doesn't feel comfortable. One way or the other. The most loyal dog I've ever had.

@stephaniesieradzki1840

5 ай бұрын

I was thinking Golden, but yes!

@DelEast740

5 ай бұрын

@@h4z4rd42 my lab is 27" @ the withers and 105 -115 pounds so I'm used to looking at a big good boy.

As an experienced large dog owner and a former owner of a Kuvasz; think long and hard before getting a Kuvasz. They are the hardest breed to train and they can be unpredictable (anyone that says they make good "pets" is likely just trying to sell them). I would only get another if I was on a farm and had sheep to protect. We love the videos! PS - I'm never going to Clifton Hill again on Canada Day!! :)

@turulmagyar2768

6 күн бұрын

I am Hungarian and have Kuvasz's for many years. More than one. Yes, they are hard to train, but certainly not unpredictable. Stubborn and independent, yes! You have to know their character and know how to deal with them properly. Respect their nature. Most people don't know how to handle the Kuvasz. It is not a breed for most people.

King Matthias is already a legendary figure in Hungary, to hear he was a dog-lover too just makes him that much more of a legend to me

@velvety2006

11 ай бұрын

he also sounded pretty smart lol

@Grubnar

11 ай бұрын

@@velvety2006 He has often been described as a political and military genius. He was WAY ahead of his time!

@vallytine

11 ай бұрын

​@@velvety2006​He created one of Europe's first professional armies, and brought the Rennaisance to Hungary with his patronage of the arts, as well as kept the country safe from invasion when it was boxed in from all sides - smart would be an understatement!

@evelyncalogero8865

11 ай бұрын

I understand that royalty also used the Kuvasz as a napkin. Their fur isn't barbed, so the dirt slides off when dry. We've had seven of them. After the mud dries, the house is filled with grit. They shed like crazy. "Resistance is futile." And we've loved every one of them!

Komondor, kuvasz, puli, pumi, mudi. The five wonderful Hungarian sheperd dogs, all so beautiful ❤❤❤

@texxstalker

11 ай бұрын

Valóban! 👍😊

@bogicser823

11 ай бұрын

Így van🥰

@nanyanghuayi

11 ай бұрын

I got it; "puli" is the "mop dog"! 😄

@klarag7059

11 ай бұрын

@@nanyanghuayiyep! I want to see one of those being groomed.

@parkerbrown-nesbit1747

11 ай бұрын

​@@nanyanghuayiso is the Komondor.

She was lucky with this dog, here in Hungary I guess no one would want to approach a kuvasz .... and since summers have been always hot here, his fur and its seasonal changing are just perfect for all seasons. Thanks again for the educational part.

Profoundly Loyal is an understatement. I am a licensed carpenter and I work and build for one customer only. A large rural property, and lots of people think it's ok to come on the property to look at the buildings. They bought two Hungarian Kuvasz puppies, male and female. Anytime I had to bring in a new contractor I would have to introduce them to both dogs, 9 times out of 10 they wouldn't get out of their trucks. I don't care how big and tough you think you are, don't ever get aggressive to their owners. These dogs give one warning, they will deep growl in a way that will put a fear in you, you didn't know existed. They were like huge white teddy bears if they knew you. One contractor made the mistake of raising his voice to the owners wife, he wasn't hurt but I guarantee he needed new shorts.

The pupper looks so happy after his grooming session.👍

@hothotheat3000

11 ай бұрын

Once he realized he wasn’t going to be harmed, he totally enjoyed it.

@laedifox

11 ай бұрын

After that F4 furnado, he must have felt so much better!

@r2dezki

11 ай бұрын

Yes, when he got to decimate the flower bench

He's a handsome boy. And what a talented singer! That was so kind of him to share the song of his people with you.

I remember these dogs were very popular 40 years ago and I frequently met them at private houses. All of them was very protective of the property without any training. Not a friendly dog with strangers at all, including guests and is quite unpredictable with them. It was the dog I really feared of the most. In the other hand shepards valued them very high because it could kill volves. This dog was breed to make independent decisions at night during guarding the property, so sometimes you have to make clear who is the boss in the pack.

My family used to have a Kuvasz when I was younger. 'Challenging' is certainly an apt word, but I trusted her with my life whenever I went walking through the woods. Something I find interesting is that while the Kuvasz looks similar to the Great Pyrenees and the Maremma, it's actually a far more ancient breed, and is likely ancestral to both.

@Cruz0e

9 ай бұрын

this one in the video also had curly hair... until they turned it into a soft toy

@heisslerjulianna9840

9 ай бұрын

@@Cruz0e Yes, it's very sad.

@gabormihaly667

9 ай бұрын

Igen. Ö is egy pásztor kutya.

5:33 So sweet of him to help you with your gardening! 🤣I imagine he fertilized it later as well!

I am from Hungary. These dogs are a fantastic and noble breed, but people know to treat them with the utmost respect. There was one of our neighbors had one when i was a kid. He used to lock her in when someone entered their garden, and to get friendly with her was a whole process. She also got extra cranky when she got old. They are fantastic guard dogs, but I you want one as a pet, please do your homework before getting one.

@rogerio067072

11 ай бұрын

Good to know they get cranky😂😂😂, mine is 6 and already cranky... cant imagine when he gets worse... he will be like Cleant Eastwood at Gran Torino movie😅😅

@hb1338

11 ай бұрын

There are many people who do not understand the huge difference between working dogs and family pets. I am not comfortable with the idea of keeping working dog breeds (such as the kuvasz) as family pets.

@rogerio067072

10 ай бұрын

@@hb1338 Yes. People need to understand they are very different dogs with strong personality. I remember that when my kuvasz was only six months old and was already taking care of his territory, barking and showing he was there ready to fight. Well, this kind of dog is not for everyone. They love the family as every dog but their personalities needs experience to know how to deal with.

@bokiNYC

10 ай бұрын

​@@rogerio067072😂😂😂👍

@alettaa

9 ай бұрын

​@@hb1338Absolutely! My grandfather had one guarding his livestock on his farm. He knew us but still didn't let anyone close beside my grandfather, he needed to be closed away when we were there. However our komondors and pulis (also livestock guardian breeds) were much better with accepting slightly more people around. Still wouldn't recommend either breeds as a first dog and only with serious consideration as a partially family dog (kuvasz not at all).

My Kuvasz lived to be 14 years old. They are a natural guard dog & must be socialized from a young puppy. They can be so loving with their flock/herd but can be a nightmare to strangers. KUVASZ are not for people looking for a laid back dog like a Retriever so do research about Kuvasz & what they need. Love KUVASZ ❤

@gabriellajuhasz5335

8 ай бұрын

@@lonelyfrog5499 They were just checking if you would want to do something bad. They wanted to be sure! Who knows?? :) :) :)

I have a kuvasz as well. (She also often sings the song of her people ...) They are wonderful creatures. The most fierce, brave, stubborn yet the most gentle and sweet dogs at the same time. They are smart, their instincts' are very strong. Here in Hungary most Kuvasz dogs have wavy or curly hair, males can grow up to 150 lb.

He seems to be on the smaller side. I’ve had an opportunity to see a Kuvasz in his natural habitat, on a Hungarian farm, and this good boy was massive. Approaching from a distance you could see the house and a white hill next to it - a gorgeous Kuvasz which I could easily put at 200lbs. Not only was he laid back and gentle, but had the most communicative eyes I’ve ever seen in a dog. Had he opened his mouth to speak then and there (some 30years ago), I wouldn’t have been surprised. It felt like an encounter of a third kind, he left such a deep impression on me that I remember him to this day. Glad you’ve had an opportunity to meet this breed and show it to us. ❤

@tiborfutotablet

11 ай бұрын

True story. They are enormous.

@Mynnia

11 ай бұрын

Mammalian males including dogs can get so very large. Mostly for showing off to females 😂 it's like bird plumage

@corndorn

10 ай бұрын

Your memory must fail you. Lucas’s aren’t easy 200lbs. That would be overweight/obese, impossible for any working dog outside of Budapest. Get some pills grampa before you forget where you livr

@feministpicnicfallsapartaf3644

10 ай бұрын

​​@@Mynnia**looks at a chihuahua**

"King Matthias only trusted his dogs and not people. It seems we have something in common" Vanessa's boyfriend: ☹️☹️☹️

This is a new breed for me. The face and ears are almost Labrador-like but the body and fur are larger and longer. Beautiful dog!

@NicoleM2108

8 ай бұрын

Yes! I looked up photos on Google. Curly hair almost like a sheep lol. With a short smooth-haired face like a Labrador. Hahaa...what a charming dog! Thank you for the reply!

@gretaszabolcs3006

8 ай бұрын

This dog in the video is a nice dog but has not much to do with the original type. Those had bigger heads, more robust body, stronger hind legs and back/spine. Show dogs are different from working dogs. Unforunately, 95% of the kuvasz breed was wiped out in WW1 and WW2😢

Awesome temperament on this fella. A dog that is enjoying the experience does not really get points for being co-operative but a dog that is being challenged by the new experience and STILL remains polite even when stressed - THAT is a great temperament right there.

As a hungarian it's great to see this dog breed, they are amazing but strong minded dogs.

Finally, a kuvasz! * - * They are such a lovely and misunderstood breed here in Hungary; some people think they are dangerous and unpredictable when really, they are just not for anyone who's willpower and stubbornness will be weaker than the dog's. :D They are lovely and kind when not working, and they can get grumpy and very inward when they got old, but I think they are amazing dogs, and very good at their job. Plus, they look stunning.

@turulmagyar2768

6 күн бұрын

So true! I have them for years and I can relate to everything you wrote.

Once, my friends and I took a bus to a soccer match in Debrecen (in Hungary) in the winter, in the heavy snow across to hungarian wasteland (Hortobágy). We stopped at near a restaurant (csárda), but many of us had to pee so badly. There was only 1 toilet inside, so I preferred to go next to the building. While peeing I noticed that the snow was growling in front of me... :D Then slowly I saw a long chain in the snow. Not one, but two! And then I noticed four pairs of pairs of eyes near me. I stood still and silent for about 10 minutes. Then I slowly backed away and ran into the restaurant... :)

Never thought I'd see a Kuvasz here! We had one for 12 years, and my great-uncle (former dog-breeder) actually wrote a book about the breed! Definitely not an easy dog to work with, they can be extremely wary of strangers. But once you gain their trust, they're a delight to have around, oh so much personality ❤️

Floofy white dog week on both channels

@norahlous717

11 ай бұрын

😂

@TrollAlert-xv6qg

11 ай бұрын

Dats waycist as dah dumb blmers would say

A friend of mine lives out in the Hungarian countryside, about 20 minutes outside of the town of Kecskemet. He has a 2 hectare plot, and one winter some of his neighbours were burgled. A few days passed, and he woke up one morning to see his kuvasz called Vandor (Wanderer) sat in the snow at the back door with his face covered in blood. Scared that the dog had been hurt, he gave him a very careful examination: all was well. The dog then led him, very proudly, to a spot in the woods surrounding the house, around 50m from the fence. There had clearly been a battle, with blood everywhere, red snow, and bushes crushed down. My friend followed the trail of blood to the fence, where he saw that someone had cut the fence: his kuvasz had obviously heard this, and set up an ambush between the cut in the fence and the house: well away from where the dog normally slept. It was good in your video that the owner was still there: a kuvasz separated from its owner is a very dangerous dog indeed. They were bred to defeat wolves and bears attacking livestock, and are very good at their job!

What a good boy! We used to vacation in Hungary every year and go to a friend of the family's horse ranch. He had a bunch of dogs and among them a beautiful Kuvasz called Balu. He was a free roaming guard dog but so friendly and gentle with us, and he had the most intelligent yellow eyes!

You are bloody lucky with this VERY socialized kuvasz. Usually, they would catch your neck after 10sec... I had 2 of them...most loyal buddies ever!

Great job as always Vanessa! A bit of advice though, Kuvasz suffer from old-age induced severe grouchyness and aggression. So if this guy rocks up later on and seems a bit off, don't hesitate to notify the owner. An old boy called Willy was kept at my great aunt's farm, and was always fenced off in the backyard to protect the chicken and the pigs. (Also, to protect my 12-year-old self from him.) Going in to feed him, or take care of him was always a dicey move, since he was unpredictable even towards my great aunt. But she didn't have the heart to put him down, since the dog didn't actually hurt people or livestock, provided of course they stayed clear of his fenced off little territory. One day a relative in the village complained that someone has been nipping into their pantry and stealing their smoked and aged suasages that they were selling at the farmer's market. Not having a dog, it was easy to find a way into, what was essentially, a slightly modernised homestead. An idea was hatched to "lend" Willy, to spice up the thief's escapade. Needless to say a few days later, as the relatives were coming home one night, Willy's unique brand of security got results. The neighbour was waiting for them on top of the property's fence, frozen in the less than dignified "gargoyle" pose, with sausage in one hand outside of the fence, and his hand in Willy's mouth on the other side. Surprisingly Willy didn't just outright crush his hand, and even the flesh wound wasn't that bad. Of course the neighbour wasn't in much of a mood to experiment, for obvious reasons. The sausages were paid for in full. Not soon after Willy passed away peacefully of old age, with a full set of teeth and no bodily deterioration to speak of. Not exactly a family pet, but a darn good dog nonetheless.

@katiel7166

11 ай бұрын

I do love guard dogs that do the "look, we both know I could crush you, so let's avoid all that nastiness, shall we?" thing

@bokiNYC

10 ай бұрын

​@@katiel7166😂😂👍

@jarzantarzanful

10 ай бұрын

Great story! And yes, sadly, they often go plain mad at an old age (sometimes even earlier).

@turulmagyar2768

6 күн бұрын

I had many of them! They never got "mad" at an older age.. This is another fairytale you hear in Hungary.

What a beautiful lad. A true king, good boy, pup, clean canine, and even in some circles you might say "dog".

My first pet for the first approx... 17 years of my life (I am 26). A kuvasz named Mongo. Definitely upheld the "protecting your house" part with great efficiency. Barked at everything and even handled critters in our backyard (and I was the only one to dispose of the corpses) Just seeing another one takes me back to those days.

What a beauty Kylo is! Very well behaved considering he is 5 and that was his first professional groom.

It makes me happy that you're highlighting all the wonderful livestock guarding dogs! As an owner of a rescued Anatolian Shepherd I have a soft spot for them.

@wandasetzer1469

11 ай бұрын

My Anatolian Shepherd/Great Pyrenees, sweetest dog ever, passed away yesterday. I can't say enough about guardian dogs.

@dp2677

11 ай бұрын

My neighbors have Anatolians they are lovely dogs. They frequently visit to rough house with my Corso & Malinois.

Kuvasz are fiercely protective. Alexander Solzhenitsyn kept a couple at his house in America out of fear of Soviet agents. My dad's friends had one and it was so protective they had to keep it in the bedroom when he visited.

@valdivia1234567

11 ай бұрын

I didn't know about Solzhenitsyn, but regarding the rest of your comment, I've heard the same exact thing. My aunt and uncle had a neighbor who had one and he said he'd essentially fight to the death. I'm not sure if that was hyperbole or not.

@rogerio067072

11 ай бұрын

​@@valdivia1234567it is not. An expected behaviour is to be an attack dog to protect the owner and territory. The behaviour showed is this video is not common. The one i have, if she gets that close to him, and if he isnt with a muzzle... nothing good will come from this. And this isnt because he is bad, it is because they are like this. With some people they tolerate but with others🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

@Teenage_Mutant_Ginga_Ninja

11 ай бұрын

Proper socialization and training from a young age is important to ANY dog breed. This is why you see most small dogs are jackasses. They're often too easy to handle by the owners and aren't treated the same as larger breeds so they just get away with their behavior because it isn't corrected, just prevented. Any breed of dog with whatever temperament can be the goodest of doggos if you put in the effort and know what (and how) you're teaching them. There are exceptions, of course. Some dogs are just how they are. Guard dogs are a good example. However, if you teach them properly how YOU want them to guard (and not guard) then they'll be perfectly manageable in situations where you don't want them to be on guard. When people rely majorly on the dogs instincts instead of proper training, that's when the problems arise. Start from the earliest age possible and in the case of guard dogs: have people willing and able to help you with their guard training AND not-being-a-guard training. As that's something that is hard to do with people the dog is familiar with and wants to protect. If you don't teach a guard dog when not to guard, you can't be surprised when it never stops guarding.

@gyozo9878

11 ай бұрын

@@valdivia1234567 it's not a hyperbole I can assure you. I have a Kuvasz and he is like that, or was, since he's really old and sick now. Also it's no coincidence that these dogs were/are really popular in Transylvania as well. They are defending livestock from wolves and bears over there. A Kuvasz easily chases a wolf or two away and a pack of 2-3 stops a bear. It's not because they are stronger or bigger, they just fight to the death, which wild predators tend to avoid.

I worked with Kuvasz for a long time, including Tanner the top winning Kuvasz ever in history! They are beautiful dogs and I feel incredibly lucky to have been trusted by so many of them over the years. I look forward to having one of my own some day as they are amazing dogs.

Its so great to see a Kuvasz again. We had one when I was a teenager who would stay glued to your side. Very Stubborn and Very affectionate. And her warning bark was the deepest I've ever heard, even as a puppy. Thank you for showcasing this lovely gentleman. It reminds me of our girl.

After Kylo's first grooming session and saw him going through the flower bed🐾🐾 had me🤣🙃😂kylo was like take that🐾

Kyle is so sweet, and adorable. Poor fur baby was nervous. He behaved quite well for his 1st groom.

I had a german shepherd/kuvosz mix dog. He was the best family and guard dog I could have ever hoped for. He wouldn't take treats from strangers and wouldn't eat food thrown to him unless we handed it to him ouselves, even meat. No one messed with us or our property. He lived to be just shy of 15 years old. Best dog ever. ❤

Greetings from the heart of Hungary! We're here to gently nudge your attention towards the unique grooming needs of our beloved Kuvasz breed. Their luxurious coat isn't just for show - it's a vital part of their health, especially given their outdoor-loving nature. The secret to their radiant fur lies in the natural oils that work tirelessly to keep it waterproof. But here's the catch - it's of utmost importance not to wash away this natural sheen. It appears there's a misconception floating around about the correct way to care for a Kuvasz. Remember, a Kuvasz is not just a pet, but a cherished companion that demands particular attention. A dash of grooming here and there is perfectly fine, and a playful splash under the water hose can be quite refreshing (but only during the warm summer months). However, over-grooming can tip the balance and may be perceived as unkind to these magnificent creatures. It seems we may be dealing with a misunderstanding or perhaps a gap in knowledge here.

@gaborp

8 ай бұрын

Finally I found the comment I was looking for! I - as a fellow Hungarian fan of Kuvasz - can only repeat what you just said here: please don't do anything to the fur of a Kuvasz but groom it, and don't ever wash it! And to comment on other opinions below this video: no, Kuvasz dogs are not unpredictable. They are very loyal, easy to work with and easy to live with. But if you neglect the dog, the dog will neglect you, if you abuse the dog, the dog will abuse you, you get exactly what you give - and then people will say the dog is unpredictable.

@turulmagyar2768

6 күн бұрын

So true!!!

Another amazing transformation especially for a 5 yr old that's never been professionally groomed. He thought you needed a new dryer nozzle so he was just helping you out 😂. I've never heard of his breed before. He was thanking you for the groom by fixing your flowers.

It's a good thing you have those bee keeper hats. Saves a lot of time removing hairs from everywhere.

I remember when we had our own Kuvasv. We got it as a present from an hungarian friend of my father and named it as his race, Kuvos. We was exactly as you expect, energetic, independent but extremely loyal. Thank you for the memory you just unlocked!

I love this! ❤ More Hungarian breeds please, like vizsla, pumi, puli, the giant komondor and Transylvanian hound. And maybe just one more important info regarding kuvasz: they are really a one man dog and they can be very protective and dangerous, if not trained properly

@dorzsboss

9 ай бұрын

true. very protective and unpredictable.

He's also a great gardener too. He did an amazing job tilling the ground for you to plant new flowers. 😂😂😂

@klarag7059

11 ай бұрын

He likely watered and fertilised before he tilled the soil too. Guardian, gardener and all round good dog.

WOW!! I think I got some fur in my eyes!!! ...lol... Love hearing the pups sing the song of their people!!!

KOO-vahss. Emphasis on the first syllable and no z sound. Excellent video - the Kuvasz is a lovely breed (big babies when they aren’t guarding a flock) and it’s indeed exciting to see you featuring Hungarian breeds as many of them are rare and quite ancient. They are a collection of incredible working and herding dogs.

@redactedcanceledcensored6890

10 ай бұрын

rövid sz ha már itt tartunk

My granddad had one when I was kid. He was a gandarme when he was young (they were trained to tame dogs that are guarding farms) and later he did agricultural jobs so he learned how to handle dogs of the farms. He had may dogs over the years but the Kuvasz was the only one which we kids were not allowed to be without adult supervision. It wasn't a problematic dog, but he said that the Kuvasz species can be unpredictable especially as they get older.

Amazing to finally see a Kuvasz on this channel! I have been in love with the breed for years even though I know I will never be able to own one.

What a beautiful doggie. He is not only a kissable dog but also a huggable poochie.

Well, although I admire your work, I have to say as a Hungarian, that Kuvasz at the end looked weird and unnatural. I'm not sure if he actually felt better that way or not, I guess every dog appreciates some grooming, but Kuvasz dogs need huge roaming areas, they feel best on ranches or in big gardens where they can run around freely and they love to get dirty. They don't wander off, they're loyal to the house. That's right, not to the owner, but to the house. If they're fed and loved, they appreciate the care, but if handled bad, they can bite your arm off. Naturally they look like sheep wool, and their fur gets rid of any dirt or mud by itself, they don't really need any grooming. They actually like playing in mud and dirt, and they're clean and white after a few hours. I've never seen a Kuvasz like in the video at the end.

Hi I’m Hungarian,and loved your video about the Kuvasz dog . Originally they were looking after the shepherds on the Hungarian plains. They love running in big areas, and they are controlling very well there properties. Each shepherds used to have three or four Kuvaszes and they could protect the flocks from the wolfs. There is only one golden rule, never put the Kuvasz on chains,because they would turn against the owners. They are a big fluffy bears , with huge heart . One of the best protector dogs , they love cold and freezing temperatures. They used to sleep outside with the shepherds . ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@Heydrich01

7 ай бұрын

No Hungarian tolerates chains, no even our dogs.

My dog is also Hungarian ... a Vizsla. They were nearly wiped out during World War II. They are the most loveable dogs. ❤️

@Gumbier_Than

11 ай бұрын

Are they making a comeback?

@AthenaisC

11 ай бұрын

@Gumbier_Than i think they might have done some cross-breeding, as by the end of WWII, there were only 12 Vizsla dogs left in Hungary. My dog's grandmother came from Hungary to the US. He's a big old lap dog, very sweet and VERY smart. We don't hunt, but he did do me the "honor" of bringing me a squirrel he killed once. If anyone enjoys hunting, I highly recommend one. They require a lot of exercise. They also LOVE to be around their humans.

@redactedcanceledcensored6890

10 ай бұрын

@@Gumbier_Than yes I see a lot of them on the street

What's amazing is the dog's summer coat! It is so different from the winter. It is so much cooler. The secret is brushing away the dense undercoat the dog grows to help deal with the cold temps. The dog sheds this when the temps rise in late winter. Brushing helps them shed it. There will be lots of fluff in the brush. What is left on the dog are the finer, sleeker hairs of summer. This is why you do not need to shave them. Just patiently brush them regularly.

You are incredibly kind to your dogs. I never get tired of watching you groom them.

My grandparents almost always had a kuvasz. They are very intelligent, loyal guardian dogs. Glad to see people interested in the breed even abroad.

My first dog was a Kuvasz. A female, runt. She was a very high maintenance dog. But such a great companion and defender of the family. She would never accept treats while enduring situations she was uncomfortable. She was so loyal, like you said, however. She did have to be remined regularly that I was the boss, not her.

@rogerio067072

11 ай бұрын

As expected 😅😅😅 this is the expected behaviour. They are amazing, but you have to outsmart them every day. Some behaviours you correct, while others...🤯🤯 but it is part of their nature...

I have never heard of this breed but he is lovely. I like how he didn’t even flinch for the ear cleaning. And how he dug up your flowers in the end 😂❤

Holy cow! Those before and after shots are AMAZING! I mean that. I was actually floored by that "AFTER" pic. My jaw was open. What a gorgeous dog! A tribute to your excellence as a pet groomer. And the cats you do are equally amazing! I watch all of your videos on both of your channels, Girl with the dogs II. Fantastic work that you do. A#1. 🏆! Semper Fi and Carry On!

Absolutely gorgeous dog!!!! Wow what a coat. The before and after was awesome. Thanks for sharing the new breed (to me too) with us :)

What a transformation! And for a dog who's never been groomed, he took it quite well. But also: as soon as he was out in the open - so long to those flowers :)

I bet he feels so much better after that furnado of marshmallow fluff. What a good boy!

@susanfender307

11 ай бұрын

less furnado, more furricane.

Bravo! He made a Pyrenean sheepdog from the beautiful wavy, characteristic fur of the kuvas. This way it doesn't look like kuvas anymore.

He was so good about his paws being worked on-amazing. He trusted you and sensed your confidence.

Kylo looks great!! It is always fascinating to hear about the different dog breeds. Kylo is beautiful!

Ha! I subbed yesterday. I have been watching 2-3 of your posts each day for about a month, but I kept thinking, well surely I’ll lose interest soon. First, I don’t have a dog. Second, it’s the same process basically, right? But somehow you manage to keep my interest. I like your deadpan humor, your dedication to the animals and giving them the best groom possible, and the information you provide. Thanks for doing such good work, glad I finally subbed ❤

I love your practical, kind approach to grooming. Excellent viewing. Great narrative.

I have been grooming for 30yrs. Started with showing my dogs. You do a great job at explaining the breed and what and why with the grooming. GREAT WORK!

KYLO IS A BEAUTY. THANK YOU SO, FOR INTRODUCING SO MANY BREEDS ON YOUR CHANNEL. IT'S A DOG LOVERS PARADISE!!!!!!!!!!!

love how he had his revenge by destroying your flowers :(

@JoeyJSawyers

11 ай бұрын

Same lol

We had an amazing Kuvasz as a guard dog for my father's land. He was excellent at his job, he never even let cars enter the property if he wasn't sure the family was driving them, but with us he was so kind. A true gentle giant. I have of photo of me sitting on his back as a 3 year-old, he never moved wrong once when he was around me. On the other hand, our neighbour had a badly trained Kuvasz with breeding problems, she had to be euthanized because she slowly lost her mind with age and became dangerous towards her owners. Breeding and training plays a huge role in any dog's life, but since the Kuvasz is genetically very protective, strong and fierce, many of them end up having mental problems that turn them into life threatening weapons.

@nikocat2008

8 ай бұрын

Yes..I knew one. He safed his owners life, so when the dog gets old and agresszive they held him in a cage until his dead. He did not recognize the owners. It might be loosing his abbilty to smell????

He took it out on your plants at the end. Lol. Kylo looked goood, great job as Always Vanessa. ❤

The thumbnail for this video was EPIC 🤣

Oh my gosh, him casually butchering your flowers at the end 😂

You did an excellent job both with the video and the grooming itself. Remembering all the kuvasz dogs from my childhood, they are not really cool with strangers. Kudos for the whole thing!!!

I was owned by a Kuvasz for about 12 years. 110 pounds of lap dog one minute and an intimidating demon the next. Totally stubborn animal requiring a firm approach. He was protective of women and children to an extreme degree but not so much for me because I was the one who tried to be the boss. I loved him totally but would never have another. I cried like a baby the day he died and thanked the higher powers he never hurt anyone.