Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction
- General Characteristics
- Temperament
- Suitability as a Companion Dog
2.0 Breeding the Kuvasz
3.0 Heritage and Historical Development
4.0 The Kuvasz as a Working Dog
- Need and Use of Livestock Guard Dogs
- Kuvasz as Livestock Protectors
- The Working Kuvasz: Anecdotal Records
- Characteristics of an Effective Livestock Guardian
- Obtaining a Kuvasz for Livestock Protection
- Training a Livestock Guardian
5.0 The Kuvasz as a Companion Dog and Property Guardian
- Selecting and Raising a Kuvasz
- Outdoors or Indoors?
- Training and Socialization Requirements
- Care and Feeding
- Grooming and Coat Care Requirements
- Exercise Requirements
6.0 Summary
Selected Bibliography
Appendix 1: Official Breed Standard for the Kuvasz (Canadian Kennel Club)
Appendix 2: Selected Livestock Guard Dog Association Breed Clubs
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