Hungarian Kuvasz
Breed Profile
Size: Large
Origin: Western Asia
Colour: Pure white
Lifespan: 11 to 13 years
The Kuvasz is a bold, courageous, protective, devoted, gentle and patient breed of dog.
Owner's Guide
Well built and powerful, the Kuvasz has a strong, protective nature. They are loyal and devoted to their owners and need plenty of socialization to keep them tolerant of strangers and other dogs.
Originally bred to guard livestock.
Special characteristics
The Kuvasz has a strong guarding instinct.
Exercise requirements
Medium. Needs a fair amount of exercise.
Attitude to
Owners: loyal, affectionate
Children: natural guards
Other pets: good if raised with them
Strangers: suspicious, territorial
Unfamiliar dogs: can be problematic
Perfect owner
Experienced, strong-willed, physically strong owner with a secure garden or yard who is willing to give this powerful dog a job to do to keep its lively mind occupied.
Potential problems
May display aggression towards strangers and unfamiliar dogs, and status-related aggression towards gentle owners.
Daily grooming is required to keep the thick coat in good condition. An owner should be prepared for loose hair in the house.
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