The Kuvasz is a tall dog. His pleasing appearance denotes both
nobility and strength. The various parts of his body are well proportioned, not too long and
not too short. Musculation is dry, bone structure strong but not coarse. Angulations are
dry. Legs stand straight. Deep chest with slightly sloping croup indicating great endurance
for work. Rectangular in form - almost square. Strong teeth. Its white coat with thick,
wavy hair is a characteristic of the breed.
Characteristics
The Kuvasz is known to be spirited, with a keen intelligence, and much
determination, courage and curiosity. They are very sensitive to both praise
and reprimand. They are definitely a one-family dog and are devoted, gentle
and patient without being overly demonstrative, and ready to pro-tect loved
ones to the point of self sacrifice, especially chil-dren. They are polite to
strangers that are noted as accept-able, but are suspicious and discriminating
about extend-ing new friendships. The Kuvasz is unexcelled as a guard dog,
being agile and able to act on its own initiative. They have the untiring ability
to work and cover rough terrain for long periods of time. The breed has a
well-developed scent-ing ability and has been used to hunt game.
Temperament
A spirited dog of keen intelligence, determination, courage and curiosity. Very sensitive to
praise and blame. Primarily a one-family dog. Devoted, gentle and patient without being
overly demonstrative. Always ready to protect loved ones even to the point of
self-sacrifice. Extremely strong instinct to protect children. Polite to accepted strangers,
but rather suspicious and very discriminating in making new friends. Unexcelled guard,
possessing ability to act on his own initiative at just the right moment without instruction.
Bold, courageous and fearless. Untiring ability to work and cover rough terrain for long
periods of time. Has good scent and has been used to hunt game.
History
The Kuvasz is an excellent shepherd dog. According to
certain authors, it was imported by the early Hungarian people, according to others it was
introduced into the Carpathian mountains by the Koumans, a nomadic shepherd race of
Turkish origins who came to Hungary during the 13th Century fleeing from the Mongols.
Origin
Hungary
Utilization
An excellent
guard, with a very keen nose. In the past it hunted wolves and wild boar. It is of
undoubted courage and boldness.
Classification
Sheepdogs and Cattledogs
Size
Extra Large
Height
Height at the withers Dogs 71 - 75 cm [28 - 29½ ins]. Bitches 66 - 70 cm [26 - 27½ ins].
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