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Kuvasz
dog breed
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Kuvasz owner,
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Dog breed group |
Working
Dog |
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Origin of breed |
Hungary |
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Life expectancy |
12
to 14 years. |
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Color |
White,
Ivory |
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Coat type |
Harsh,
Wavy |
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Exercise needs |
Long
walks or hikes an a large fenced in yard for exercise. |
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Temperament |
The Kuvasz must have early socialization and obedience training
at a young age if it is to be a well-behaved member of the family.
This breed was primarily a guardian of sheep with a temperament
of toughness. The breed can and should be obedience trained. |
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Good with children |
The
Kuvasz has a natural affinity with children. It is very protective
and forms a strong bond with its owner. It should be thoroughly
socialized at an early age. Exposure to young children should
not occur unless these children have been brought up with him.
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Grooming needs |
Requires daily brushing to keep his coat in good shape and free
from parasites. Sheds in warm weather. |
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Average size (inches) |
28
- 30
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26
- 28
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Average weight (lbs) |
100
- 115
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70
- 90
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Health issues |
Eyelid defect, hip dysplasia. |
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Living conditions |
Space is very
important for he is a large, active breed. They are more suited
for country living, but will adapt if a large fenced yard
is provided. Owners need to be assertive. |
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Dog
breed description
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The Kuvasz is a Hungarian
breed of guard and shepherd dog that earned a reputation as a watchdog
unexcelled during the European Middle Ages, when it was kept by kings
and nobles. The Kurds are said to have introduced the Kuvasz to Hungary
in 110. The dogs were highly prized by Hungarian royalty by the fifteenth
century. Most believe that the Kuvasz is related to both the Maremma
and the Pyrenean Mountain Dog. The breed then spread to Turkey, India,
Tibet, and China. The kuvasz is a large, sturdily built dog with a slightly
wavy, pure-white coat and a handsomely shaped head. The kuvasz makes
a loyal and stalwart companion, though it is not overly demonstrative.
It is a fast and graceful runner and has a marked air of dignity. As
a guard dog it is very protective, and it can act on its own initiative
without instruction.
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Dog
breed infobits |
The
Kuvasz is a bold and very forthright dog.
The resemblance of the Kuvasz to the Maremma Sheepdog and the Pyrenean
Shepherd suggests a similar origin.
The plural of Kuvasz is Kuvaszok. |
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