Kuvasz

The Kuvasz is a large Hungarian livestock guardian dog, traditionally kept with sheep and other stock to deter wolves, thieves, and stray dogs. Its white or ivory double coat helped shepherds distinguish it from predators at night, and the breed has a strong frame, wedge-shaped head, dark eyes, and a free ground-covering gait. Although sometimes kept as a household dog, the Kuvasz remains a true guardian rather than a retriever or herding breed.

Successful homes treat the Kuvasz as a serious working dog: early socialization, calm handling, and secure fencing matter more than repetitive obedience drills. Puppies grow slowly and should not be pushed through heavy jumping or forced running. The coat sheds heavily in season but usually sheds dirt well, needing regular brushing rather than sculpted grooming. Good breeders pay attention to hips, elbows, eyes, thyroid health, and stable temperament, especially because oversized or poorly socialized dogs can be difficult to manage.

Colors: Apricot, Bicolor, Black, Black and Tan, Black and White, Black Mask, Blue, Blue and Tan, Blue Merle, Blue Roan, Blue Tick, Brindle, Brown, Brown and Tan, Brown and White, Chocolate, Cream, Dapple, Domino, Fawn, Fawn and White, Gold, Gray, Harlequin, Irish Marked, Liver, Liver Mask, Mantle, Mask, Merle, Mottled, Parti-Color, Piebald, Red, Red and White, Red Merle, Red Roan, Red Tick, Reverse Brindle, Roan, Sable, Saddle, Silver, Speckled, Spotted, Tan, Ticked, Tricolor, Tuxedo, White, Yellow