Kuvasz
Also called Hungarian Kuvasz
- Great with kids
- Needs space
- Sheds a lot
- Barks a lot
- Hard to train
The Kuvasz is a large, muscular breed that was originally bred to protect livestock. It is intelligent and loyal, but can be reserved with strangers.
- Weight
- 71–115 lb (32–52 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 26–30 in (66–76 cm)
- Life span
- 10–12 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Long, Double
- Origin
- Great Hungarian Plain / Carpathian Basin, Hungary
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Not suited to apartments
- Barking: Barks often
- Training: Hard to train
Care
- Grooming: Regular brushing
- Shedding: Sheds a lot
- Drooling: Drools a little
Temperament
Courageous
Curious
Determined
Independent
Intelligent
Protective
Coat colours
Ivory and white
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 99–115 lb (45–52 kg) | 71–90 lb (32–41 kg) |
| Height | 28–30 in (71–76 cm) | 26–28 in (66–71 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Kuvasz
Find pet services near you that suit this breed.
Breeds of a similar size
All large breeds
Sources
- Official Standard of the Kuvasz - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Kuvasz | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Kuvasz - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Kuvasz | Hungarian guard dog, loyal companion | Britannica (opens in a new tab)
- Kuvasz Dog Breed and Characteristics (opens in a new tab)
- Kuvasz - Canna-Pet (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).