| The Kuvasz is a large sturdy dog with fierce | | | | competent instructions to accomplish this can be found |
| protective instincts. She is a loyal, protective pet and | | | | on the net. |
| she needs extensive early socialization with children, | | | | Life Span |
| strangers and other pets. As a reminder, a child should | | | | The Kuvasz can live between 9 and 12 years with |
| never be left unsupervised with any puppy or dog. She | | | | proper nutrition, medical care and excellent living |
| may not take to other dogs in her territory. She needs | | | | conditions. |
| a lot of exercise so a properly fenced in yard or farm | | | | History |
| would be ideal. She requires an experienced handler | | | | The Kuvasz come from Tibet where they were used |
| and strong obedience training. She is not a dog for the | | | | to herd cattle and sheep from coyotes and wolves. |
| beginner. | | | | They were first registered by the American Kennel |
| Approximate Adult Size | | | | Association in 1931. |
| The approximate adult size (two years old or older) of | | | | Some Registries |
| the male Kuvasz is 28 to 30 inches to the withers | | | | - Kuvasc Club of America |
| (highest point of the shoulder) and 100 to 115 pounds. | | | | - UKC United Kennel Club |
| The female ranges from 26 to 28 inches to the | | | | - NKC National Kennel Club |
| withers and 70 to 90 pounds. | | | | - CKC Continental Kennel Club |
| Special Health Considerations | | | | - APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. |
| Most dog breeds have certain inherited health | | | | - AKC American Kennel Club |
| problems associated with that specific breed and the | | | | - FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale |
| Kuvasz is no exception. Be on the look out for Canine | | | | - NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club |
| Hip Dysplasia (genetic based looseness in the hip joint | | | | - KCGB Kennel Club of Great Britain |
| that can lead to arthritis pain and lameness), eyelid | | | | - ANKC Australian National Kennel Club |
| defects, and allergic skin problems. This disease list is | | | | - ACR American Canine Registry |
| an informative guideline only. Other diseases may also | | | | Litter Size |
| be significant threats, please contact your veterinarian | | | | 7 to 8 Kuvasz puppies |
| for a complete list. | | | | Category |
| She should visit the veterinarian several times in the | | | | Working. |
| first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as | | | | Terms To Describe |
| an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for | | | | Large, intelligent, curiosity, determination, sensitive, gentle, |
| shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and | | | | patient, guarding, courage |
| on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for | | | | SPECIAL GOOD POINTS |
| check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your | | | | - They like cold weather. |
| dog sweets. | | | | - Protects children. |
| Grooming | | | | - Can be easy to housebreak. |
| The Kuvasz has a double coat, medium coarse | | | | - Very good watch dog. |
| outside and soft undercoat. She should be rarely | | | | - Very good guard dog. |
| bathed and brushed daily. The coat has a natural oil | | | | - She is not a roamer. |
| that helps shed dirt. Brushing will help her maintain a | | | | SPECIAL BAD POINTS |
| clean and healthy coat and help you keep a closer | | | | - They may slobber or drool. |
| eye on her health and strengthen your emotional bond | | | | - Does poorly in hot weather. |
| with her. | | | | - Needs serious obedience training. |
| Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week | | | | - Needs an experienced owner. |
| with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. | | | | - Can be dangerous to strangers. |
| Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and | | | | - Not a dog to leave tied up in the yard. |
| tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal | | | | - Can become very aggressive. |
| disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss | | | | Other Name |
| of teeth, bad breath and other serious disease. | | | | Hungarian Kuvasz |
| Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and | | | | Every dog is an individual so not everything in this |
| clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow | | | | information may be correct for your dog. This |
| slower than the toenails of the front feet. Generally a | | | | information is meant as a good faith guideline only. |
| guillotine type trimmer is the best for this chore and | | | | |