Adopt a Kuvasz

Picture: Kent and Donna Dannen

Family:

livestock dog, sheepdog, flockguard

Area of origin:

Hungary

Original function:

guardian, hunting large game

Average size of male:

Ht: 28-30, Wt: 100-115

Average size of female:

Ht: 26-28, Wt: 70-90

Other names:

Hungarian kuvasz

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  Cold tolerance

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  Heat tolerance

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Kuvasz Dog Temperament

Despite his sweet looks, the kuvasz is a tough protector, fearlessly defending his family or home. He is gentle with and protective of children in his own family. He is reserved with strangers; however, he tends to be very gentle with other pets and livestock. He is devoted and loyal but not very demonstrative. Some can be domineering.

Kuvasz Dog Care

The kuvasz needs daily exercise and enjoys a long walk or good run in a safe area. He does best when allowed access to both house and yard. His coat needs brushing one or two times weekly, more often during heavy shedding periods.

Kuvasz Dog Health

Major concerns: CHD, OCD
Minor concerns: none
Occasionally seen: panosteitis, HOD
Suggested tests: hip
Life span: 9-12 years

Dogs Related to the Kuvasz

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Doberman Pinscher
Great Dane
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Komondor
Kuvasz
Mastiff

Shelters with Kuvasz Dogs

Some animal welfare organizations with Kuvaszs ready for adoption:

• The Dog Spot Rescue, Rehabilitation & Rehoming Center
• St. Francis Rescue, Nacogdoches, TX
• ANML-RESQ
• Saving Shelter Pets of California, Inc.