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Hungarian royalty once valued Kuvasz dogs so highly that owning one was a greater privilege than owning gold.
Their unique bouncing herding style earned them the nickname 'bouncing Beardie' among Scottish shepherds!
Developed in medieval Hungary as a guardian of livestock and royal estates. Noble families prized these dogs for their protective instincts and impressive appearance during the 15th century.
Scottish shepherds developed these dogs in the highlands during the 16th century for herding sheep and cattle across challenging terrain. Their distinctive coat protected them in harsh weather.
Needs extensive early socialization. Regular grooming during shedding seasons. Requires secure fencing due to protective nature. Joint health monitoring important during growth.
Daily coat brushing essential to prevent matting. Requires significant exercise commitment. Regular eye and hip checks needed. Tendency to bark needs early training attention.