For the first time in history, a Kuvasz stepped up onto the podium at a World Dog Show. This year’s World Dog Show was held in Zagreb, Croatia from April 24 to 29.^. Cudar is the glory of a Hungarian–Brazilian–American–Canadian cooperation and won the unprecedented third place in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs group. A proud moment for Kuvasz lovers, and the few and passionate Kuvasz breeders all around the world. 

It was an initiative where expert breeding and handling on three different continents that made this incredible success possible. Cudar was bred in Brazil, with a Hungarian heart. Now living in America, it came back to Europe to demonstrate to the world the beauty, values and power of this incredible Hungarian breed.

With a total number of 25,000 registered dogs, 1780 registered in his breed group, the Kuvasz stood third on the podium at one of the most prestigious dog shows of all times. 

In the final round of about forty, the Kuvasz competed with gorgeous and much better knows breeds such as the Old English Shepherd, German Shepherd, White Swiss Shepherd, and the Hungarian Komondor. 

During the highlight of the group competition, along with the Kuvasz, the Mudi also represented the Hungarian breeds. 

Along with Cudar the Kuvasz, Tibor, the Hungarian Pumi, bred in the USA, with a Hungarian heart, also came to Zagreb to represent the best of the Hungarian breeds.

At the same time as the World Dog Show in Zagreb, Gyöngy, a young Kuvasz owned by Hungarian descendants living in Argentina, achieved Best in Show in Mar del Plata, Argentina. 

Dog shows and results such as this allow for Hungary’s best to gain recognition. They play a critical part in preserving the Hungarian breeds for future generations to come. How high Hungarian breeds can rise and how widely known they will be depends on the cooperation between the Motherland, Hungarians of the diaspora and fans of the Hungarian dog breeds around the world.

This week was one ‘small step for the Kuvasz, but one giant leap for Hungarian dog breeds’. We can’t wait to see their continued success.