Kuvasz
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Key facts
| FCI group | 1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs) |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Hungary |
| Category | Large |
| Height at withers | 66–76 cm |
| Weight | 37–62 kg |
Recognition features
- Large white dog with a dense, wavy coat and a mane around the neck
- Wedge-shaped, lean head; black pigmentation of nose, eyelids and lips
- Strong but not coarse bone; calm yet watchful expression
Purpose
A Hungarian guardian of people and property, originally a flock guardian against predators and thieves.
History
The Kuvasz is an ancient Hungarian herding guardian whose ancestors entered the Carpathian Basin with the Magyars. It guarded flocks against predators and thieves and, thanks to its hunting instinct, was a favourite of King Matthias Corvinus. As herding declined it settled on farms and in villages as a property guardian.
Coat
Medium-length, moderately harsh, wavy coat with a finer undercoat; short on the head and legs, with a mane on the neck. White, ivory tolerated.
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