Kuvasz Dog
INTRODUCTION
Kuvasz Dogs are Loyal, Fearless, and Sweet dogs they are from the Working group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 165. These breeds were developed in hungry as guard dogs. They shed a lot so need to be brushed regularly also they need lots of exercises daily to keep them fit and healthy. They are very protective of their family because of their natural instincts. Kuvasz Dogs are Purebred, non-allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 42).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Protective, Intelligent, Clownish, Patient, Independent, Loyal
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Working. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Hungary, Poland
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The Breed Actually Came From Tibet
2- They Originally Served as Livestock Guards
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Kuvasz Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
White
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
10 - 12 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: 30 - 34in (76 - 86cm)
Length: 41 - 46in (104 - 117cm) -
TAIL
The tail is set on low, following the line of the croup. In repose, the tail hangs down with an upward curve, but not a crook, in the tip. When the dog is alert, the tail may be raised to the level of the topline
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WEIGHT
Male: 45 - 52 kg
Female: 35 - 40 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
6 - 8 pups
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LOOK A LIKE
Great Pyrenees
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
In 1884
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ORIGIN
Hungary, Poland
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Friendly with humans
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes