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Kuvasz Dog Breed Facts
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Breed: Kuvasz
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Also Called: Hungarian Kuvasz
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Height: The Kuvasz is about 26-30 inches tall.
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Weight: The Kuvasz weighs between 70-115 lbs.
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Colors: The Kuvasz can be white, with gray skin.
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Physical Appearance: The Kuvasz is a working dog of larger size, sturdily built, well balanced, neither lanky nor cobby. White in color with no markings. Medium boned, well muscled, without the slightest hint of bulkiness or lethargy. Impresses the eye with strength and activity combined with light-footedness, moves freely on strong legs.
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Temperament/Personality: The Kuvasz is a spirited dog of keen intelligence, determination, courage and curiosity. Very sensitive to praise and blame. Primarily a one-family dog. Devoted, gentle and patient without being overly demonstrative. Always ready to protect loved ones even to the point of self-sacrifice. Extremely strong instinct to protect children. Polite to accepted strangers, but rather suspicious and very discriminating in making new friends. Unexcelled guard, possessing ability to act on his own initiative at just the right moment without instruction. Bold, courageous and fearless. Untiring ability to work and cover rough terrain for long periods of time. Has good scent and has been used to hunt game.
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Care: The Kuvasz sheds all the time. They require daily brushing to keep their coat in good shape and free from parasites.
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Health Concerns/Problems: The Kuvasz dog breed is prone to the following health issues: hip dysplasia and osteochondritis dissecans.
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Training: The Kuvasz needs obedience training and socialization as a young dog to be a well-behaved member of a family.
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Activity: The Kuvasz needs lots of exercise. They require long walks or hikes and a large fenced in yard.
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Life Span: The Kuvasz lives an average life of 9-12 years.
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Litter Size: The Kuvasz has an average litter of 8 puppies.
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Country of Origin: The Kuvasz originated in Hungary.
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Brief History: The Kuvasz (plural -- Kuvaszok) is a very ancient breed. Its ancestors are believed to have been brought to Hungary, noted as its country of origin, as long ago as the 13th century. The breed is still found in that country. Their historical and present uses are as hunting dogs, flock guards and guard-companions. The first specimens of the breed were brought to the United States in the 1920's.
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