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Kuvasz: Hungarian Flock Guardian Dog
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Hungary
- Height
- 66 cm
- Weight
- 37 kg
The Kuvasz is a dog breed from Hungary. It was bred to guard flocks and livestock, and it also served as a royal guard dog. The breed stands 66 cm tall and weighs 37 kg in the recorded figures. Over the last seventy years, Kuvasz dogs have increasingly lived as household pets.
What the Kuvasz is
The Kuvasz is a Hungarian flock guardian dog. Its traditional work was protecting livestock.
The breed has also been used as a royal guard dog.
What a new owner should know
Kuvasz dogs have increasingly been kept as pets during the last seventy years. The breed remains tied to its Hungarian guarding background.
Recorded roles and size
Its documented roles include guarding flocks, livestock and royalty.
The recorded height is 66 cm, with a recorded weight of 37 kg.
What this profile does not cover
This profile gives no lifespan figure or further care details. Its listed background centers on guarding work rather than another named purpose.
Breed cost
No purchase or ownership price is provided for the Kuvasz.
Who may want another breed
People looking for a breed whose recorded purpose is not flock or livestock guarding should compare other options, including dog breeds from Hungary.
Bottom line
Choose the Kuvasz if its Hungarian heritage, substantial size and guardian history match what you want in a dog. It has a clear working identity and a documented move into home life. If you need a different working background, begin with the wider dog breeds list instead.
What stands out
- Hungarian breed with a clearly recorded origin
- Bred to guard flocks and livestock
- Also served as a royal guard dog
- Recorded height of 66 cm and weight of 37 kg
Worth knowing
- No lifespan figure is listed
- The documented purpose centers on guarding work
- No additional care details are provided
Suits
- Readers seeking a Hungarian flock guardian
- Owners interested in a breed with royal guard history
Think twice if
- You need a breed profile with a recorded lifespan
- You are looking for a purpose other than guarding livestock
In short
The Kuvasz is a large Hungarian dog with a specific historical job: guarding flocks and livestock. It also served as a royal guard and has become more common in homes during the past seventy years. The recorded figures give it a height of 66 cm and a weight of 37 kg. This breed suits readers drawn to a documented guardian heritage. The available profile does not include a lifespan, so that detail cannot be supplied here.
Questions
Where does the Kuvasz come from?
The Kuvasz originated in Hungary.
What was the Kuvasz bred to do?
It was bred as a flock guardian and has also guarded livestock.
Has the Kuvasz had other roles?
Yes. Historical records describe the Kuvasz as a royal guard dog as well as a livestock guardian.
How tall is a Kuvasz?
The recorded height is 66 cm.
How much does a Kuvasz weigh?
The recorded weight is 37 kg.
Is the Kuvasz kept as a pet?
Yes. The breed has increasingly been found in homes as a pet over the last seventy years.
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Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Kuvasz — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Komondor — Wiki.awal · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Magyar agár — SysopWiki · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Mudi — Vulpes · Public domain · file page
- Puli — Sannse · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Pumi — Taru T Torpström · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Transylvanian hound — Lnko2323 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Vizsla — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Wirehaired Vizsla — Broneder · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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