A flock guard on the Carpathian plains, the Kuvasz's guarding has also extended to property – and royalty. King Matthias Corvinus (1458-1490), who tried to establish order in his court during a time of anarchy, declared that he trusted his beloved Kuvaszok more than he did the palace guards!
FACT SHEET
Someone with acres of well-fenced land and experience of guarding breeds.
Not many. This brave, fearless guarding dog doesn't fit in well with most modern pet homes and lifestyles.
Kuvasz
None
Hungary
Giant
So big people will stop and take photos.
Medium (About an hour)
Doesn't have to be a solid hour, you can give them lots of short walks.
Double trouble!
There she blows. Dense undercoat that could stuff a mattress when you start combing it out.
Fluff monster
Buy shares in Dyson - tell people you are wearing mohair if embarrassed
14 years
No
Tailwise is consistently rated as Excellent
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