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Kuvasz

The white Magyar

Breed
FCI-1
Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
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Original Name : Kuvasz

Τυπος : Lupoid

Μεγεθος αρσενικου : 28-30 inches

Βαρος αρσενικου : 106-136½ lbs

Μεγεθος θηλυκου : 26-27½ inches

Βαρος θηλυκου : 81½- 110¼ lbs

Βαθμος περιποιησης :

Χωρα προελευσης : Hungary

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Kuvaszs are big, strong dogs sporting a wonderful coat of thick, wavy white hair. They are not only beautiful to see, they actually exude nobility and strength. Kuvaszs are used to guard and protect buildings and other objects, even people. They are also used as hunting and scenting dogs. Their appearance is that of a tireless worker.

Κεφαλι+

Distinctly wedge-shaped and in harmony with the rest of the body. Attractive, noble and strong-looking.

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Σωμα+

Viewed from the side, the shape is rectangular only slightly short of a square.

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Τριχωμα+

White, but ivory is acceptable.

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Αυτια+

Set on at mid height. The first third lift away from the base in an arch before falling back flat against the head.

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Ουρα+

Set low, extending from the slightly sloping croup, falling vertically. The tip is turned upwards slightly, but not curved.

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Τριχα+

Moderately harsh, wavy, a little stiff, not tending to matt. The coarser topcoat covers a finer downy undercoat.

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Kuvaszs are members of a very old sheepdog breed indigenous to Hungary. They are very muscular, solidly built dogs with a lively temperament that love to be active. Their ancestors came with the Magyars that settled down on the Carpathian plains, who used them to guard and protect their herds from predators and rustlers. During the reign of King Matthias the Just it was used as a hunting dog. With the dramatic fall in sheep stocks, Kuvaszs started to move into the villages and later into the cities.

Did you know ?

Kuvaszs are very brave dogs. They will even lay down their life to protect people and property. They are self-confident and may become aggressive if ill-treated.

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