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Kuvasz
Large Breed
The Kuvasz is a beautiful breed of dog with a white coat that gives the breed a majestic look, making all that come into contact with the breed fall in love with it.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Hungary
Weight
Males 48-62kg / 106-136lbs;
Females 37-50kg / 81-110 lbs (standards may vary)
Height
Males 71-76cm / 28-30in;
Females 66-70cm / 26-28in (standards may vary)
Coat
Fairly coarse top coat that is wavy and slightly stiff; the undercoat is finer and downy. There is shorter, dense, smooth hair on the head, ears, feet, hind legs and forelegs. The coat is feathered on the back of the legs and the neck has a ruff.
Markings
White with no markings
Lifespan
Average, 10-12 years
The Kuvasz is a protective breed that takes its job of looking after its family very seriously, giving any family it is part of a sense of protection and wellbeing. These attributes have helped to make the breed a successful guard dog that protects its territory with relish and success.
Temperament
The Kuvasz is a highly intelligent breed and its brave and fearless nature will meet challenges. He is fiercely loyal to his family and will defend them with his life. They are very independent dogs and need good, firm training from a young age, coupled with sufficient socialising as they naturally can be very wary of strangers. They need to be supervised and socialised with children from early puppyhood.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
The Kuvasz is a protective and loyal breed with a beautiful coat, all attributes that have made them popular with so many. The excellence the breed displays in a working capacity is nearly unrivalled.
- Makes a good companion
- Excellent jogging companion
- Excels as a guardian and watchdog
- Does not require trimming or stripping
- Regular grooming is needed
- Not a dog recommended for novice owners
- Requires sufficient exercise
- Best with a large yard
- Not suited to living in an apartment
- Prefers cooler climates
- Prone to hip dysplasia, as well as osteochondritis dissecans, hypertrophic osteodystrophy, skin problems and allergic reactions