The origins of Kuvaszok and history of their use in the Hungarian
     culture of animal husbandry.
The evolution of herd guarding dogs.
The origins of Kuvasz type dogs
The role of dogs in the ancient history of Hungarians
    (approx. 3000 BC - 500 AD)
The appearance of Kuvasz type dogs in the Ancient Hungarian
Era and in the Carpathian Baisin (500-895 AD)
Kuvaszok in the Hungarian culture of animal husbandry
    (from yr. 895 to the end of the 19^th century.)
The coexistence of Kuvaszok with Komondorok of similar use
Why Kuvaszok are all white?
A short history of the sport breeding of kuvaszok
Uncertainties about the breed name in the 20^th century.
The Kuvasz in arts literature and folklore
The meaning of the word kuvasz (etymology)
Breeds related to kuvaszok
Criteria of breed relations
The geography and history relatives breeds
The reasons for different coat colours in relative breeds

Classification of breeds in relation with the kuvasz
    I. Eastern breed group
    II. Southern breed group
    III. Middle European breed group
    IV. West European breed group

The present position and popularity of Kuvaszok
The future of Kuvaszok

INTERPRETATION OF THE OUTER DESCRIPTION OF KUVASZOK

(STANDARD) - (Dr. Hudák L.)

Outer description (standard)
      I. General Features
     II. Parts of their body
         1.    The head
         2.    The trunk of the body
         3.    The front legs
        4.    The rear legs
         5.    The skin
         6.    The coat

    III.Size and body mass
IV.Movement
   V.Breed features
VI.Gender Characteristics
VII.Development
VIII.Proportions
IX.Condition
   X. Soundness of body
XI.Mentality, temperament

Importance of outer description (Standard)

The behaviour and attitude of kuvaszok in different
phases of their development (Örkény Cs.)

Etiology as the science and art of animal behaviour
The etiology of kuvaszok according to different states of
development and ages from birth to death.
1. Vegetative or new born stage (1-2 weeks)
2. Age of transition (3^rd week)
3. Period of engraving (4^th-7^th) week
4. Life period of adaptation or establishing connections
(socialization) 8^th-12^th weeks of age

5. The sequence of dominance and the age of adolescence
(puberty) (3^rd-9^th months)
6. Adulthood (from maturity to old age)
    The bitch on heat
    The pregnant bitch
    The bitch with her litter
    The stud
    The stud’s behaviour with the bitch on heat
7. Days of old age till death

BREEDING OF KUVASZOK (Dr. Hudák L.)

Breeding in general
The conditions of breeding
Material needs of breeding
Selection of breeding stock
Points of selection
Breeding methods in breeding Kuvaszok
Mating
The heat
The stud service (covering)
The copulation
The pregnancy
Preparations to be made for her labour
Whelping
Breeding selection
    1.    Selection in suckling puppy age
    2.    Selection in young age
    3.    Selection in matured age
Bringing up puppies
    The activity of the mother
    The activity of the breeder
Giving names to dogs
    1.    The kennel name
    2.    The individual name
    3.    The calling name or nickname
Individually distinguished marking (Tattoo Marking)
The sale and placement of puppies
Breeding data, observations, records

THE NOURISHMENT OF KUVASZOK (Dr. Hudák L.)

Composition of the dogs body
The foodstuffs of dogs
    1.    Animal source foodstuffs
    2.    Vegetable source foodstuffs
    3.    Manufactured dog food (Ready made mixed diets)
    4.    Foodstuff-supplements
   5.    The importance of fibers in feeding of dogs

Practical matters in nourishment of kuvaszok
What food fits our kuvasz?
A few remarks on appetite
Some useful hints
Nourishment of kuvaszok according to age and use
    1.    Nourishment of puppies
    2.    The artificial feeding of newborn puppies |
    3.    Feeding of weaned puppies up to age of one year
    4.    Feeding of an adult dog
    5.    The nourishment of pregnant and nursing bitches
    6.    Feeding bigger dog groups
    7.    The planning and organization of feeding
The feces

THE TRAINING AND EDUCATING OF KUVASZOK (Örkény Cs.)

The weak points of dog ownership in our country
Instincts and the eternal rules of a pack
Some remarkable peculiarities featuring the breed
Some basic principals of education and training
The requirements and methodology of educating the kuvasz
Some established rules of thumb
Punishments
Learning the name
The call
Calling back and stopping
Sitting
Down
Stand
Staying in place
Leading on leash
Desensitization
Tolerance of light
Neutrality and tolerance towards other animals
Retrieval
Skill developing exercises
Refusing food
Self-confidence
In order to build distrust
Martial games

THE KEEPING, HOUSING AND CARE OF KUVASZOK (Dr. Hudák L.)

Accommodation
Outdoor keeping
Keeping dogs tied
The dog house
Keeping dogs in kennels
Keeping dogs in apartments
Care
Looking after the skin and coat
Exterminating the internal and external parasites
Traveling with a dog (Géczi I.)

Hints and advice on buying a puppy (Örkény Cs.)

Precautions prior to the purchase
What breeding kennel to buy from?
Points in what gender to choose
Features of the puppy to be chosen
Why do wee need to know about the behaviour of puppies anyway?
In what phases of development should we examine the different
features of puppies’ nature.
The examination and evaluation of the behaviour of puppies

DOG SHOWS, BREED INSPECTIONS (Dr. Hudák L.)

Dog shows
The preparation for the show
The preparation of the handler
The show handling of kuvaszok (Géczi I.)
Breed Inspections

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