# Kuža pazi

"Kuža pazi" ("The Doggy Watches") is a beloved Slovenian children's song by Janez Bitenc about a faithful little dog who does tricks, guards the house, and lies at the door so no thief can carry off little Jurček as he sleeps.

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Slovenia |
| Sung in | Slovenian |
| Words by | Janez Bitenc |
| First known | by Janez Bitenc |
| Best for ages | 2–7 |
| Mood | playful, traditional |
| Page | https://littlesongbook.com/songs/kuza-pazi/ |

## Lyrics

### Verse 1 (sl)

Kuža pazi, z repkom miga,
vstane, leže, tačko da.

### Verse 2 (sl)

Hišo čuva, jezno laja,
ko nikogar ni doma.

### Verse 3 (sl)

Ko pa Jurček cicibanček
truden se odpravi spat,
kuža naš pred vrata leže,
da ne vzame Jurčka tat.

### English translation (en)

The doggy watches, wags his little tail,
stands up, lies down, gives a paw.

He guards the house, barks angrily,
when nobody is home.

And when little Jurček the toddler
tiredly goes off to sleep,
our doggy lies down before the door,
so that no thief takes Jurček away.

## Common questions

**What is "Kuža pazi" about?**

A loyal little dog. He watches and wags his tail, sits up, lies down and gives a paw; he guards the house and barks when no one is home; and when little Jurček the toddler goes tired to bed, the dog lies down before the door so that no thief can carry Jurček off. It is a song about a pet's faithful, loving protection.

**Who wrote "Kuža pazi"?**

The Slovenian children's composer Janez Bitenc (1925–2005), who wrote both the words and the music. It is one of his most popular songs, known to generations of Slovenian children.

**Why do children love "Kuža pazi"?**

Because it turns a family dog into a small hero. The tricks are fun to act out, and the ending — the dog standing guard over the sleeping child — gives a warm sense of being watched over and safe.

## Sources

- [Wikipedia — Janez Bitenc](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janez_Bitenc)