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The Kuvasz is a hardy breed and often prefers the
coldest weather. In warm weather, he
will always seek the coolest spot— whether that is
laying on the top of an air conditioner vent, or in a
damp depression in the soil.
The Kuvasz almost always enjoys
spending time outdoors. Proper shelter should be
provided for summer and winter. The breed
must have cool
shade and protection from the heat. Air conditioning is
practically
a must in warm climates. This is one breed of dog that
is built for rugged climates and suffers greatly in heat
and humidity.
The Kuvasz has a marvelous coat that adapts
to a wide range of climates and seasons. It repels dirt and water and does not require clipping. All that is needed to maintain the coat
and healthy appearance is a regular brushing, periodic check of teeth, eyes, ears and
regular trimming of the nails.
The Kuvasz will shed all year long with heavier shedding seasonally. The coat should never be sheared as it inhibits the natural cooling mechanisms of the dog.
A healthy Kuvasz does not have an odor. Never bathe a Kuvasz unless you have removed all the tangles and loose undercoat first, otherwise it will mat into the coat and be even harder to get out.
The adult Kuvasz requires ample, regular and strenuous exercise.
A fenced yard is a MUST for the Kuvasz. It must never be chained, or allowed to roam free.
Our puppy instructions explain in details what type of exercise your puppy
requires at the various stages of its growth from puppy to adulthood.
There is considerable controversy regarding nutrition in dogs. Unfortunately,
often the worst source of nutritional information is your veterinarian. It is only
recently that vet schools have even begun to offer courses on nutrition, and in
some instances, they are not required. Your vet often knows only what the dog food salesman has
pitched to him
or her to sell their product and that "information" is
often based on skewed research funded by the dog food manufacturers.
In 1998, we began using
Abady Dog Food (Tel no. 845-473-1900). Its concept is drastically different to many of the other foods on the market.
Based on the personal research we have done, it makes good sense. We
have received more OFA Excellent ratings... and fewer health problems... since using this food than we could have every
anticipated! The food contains a good balance of fatty acids, vitamin C and nutrition to support thyroid. It is very nutrient dense, only requiring half as much food as other brands.
In 2003, we switched to a 100%
raw diet. Before changing to RAW feeding,
we used to wean our puppies from nursing to a raw diet, and then
switched them over to Abady at about 4 months of age.
Now we keep them on a raw diet.
Raw Feeding is a lot
more work and expense, but we feel the superior results
justify the costs and we love the improvement in our dog's
looks, health, and performance on a natural raw diet.
On the special occasions
when we need to feed a commercial dog food diet, we use
Abady and rarely, Purina’s ProPlan or Purina One.
For more general info on feeding
dogs a RAW diet, check out the list groups at
Yahoo.
To join the Kuvasz Raw List go to Yahoo Groups and do a
search for
RawFedKuvasz
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