The Kuvasz [a] is a Hungarian breed of flock guardian dog. Mention of the breed can be found in old Hungarian texts. They have historically been royal guard dogs, or guarded livestock, but have been increasingly found in homes as pets over the last seventy years. The American Kennel Club includes the breed in the working dog group.

2024年7月26日 · Mastiff breeds like the bullmastiff, Neapolitan mastiff, and Tibetan mastiff are large, powerful, and protective. Learn about nine different types of mastiff dog breeds and how to care for them.

Kuvasz is a Hungarian dog breed whose forbears can almost certainly be traced back to the Tibetan Mastiff, the present-type Kuvasz was first recorded in Hungary in the ninth century. Since that time, they have been widely used in their native land, primarily as guardians but also for tracking, hunting, herding, and as companions.

2024年12月20日 · Nine Hungarian breeds fall into three primary types: guard dogs, hunting dogs, and sheepherding dogs. Among them, there are obvious differences in purpose, size, body type, and coat; for instance, the sleek and athletic vizsla stands in stark contrast to the mop-like, sheep-mimicking appearance of the Komondor and the puli.

The Kuvasz (pronounced KOO-vahss; the plural is Kuvaszok, pronounced KOO-vah-sock) is an ancient dog breed that is believed to originate from Hungary. However, this dog’s ancestors were mastiff-type dogs from Tibet. These dogs were used for guarding livestock against predators, occasionally for hunting and (mostly) for protection.

There are various theories concerning the breed's origin and its name, from those suggesting that it is the Sumerian ancestor of the Tibetan Mastiff and that its original name was Ku Assa, …

2024年5月27日 · The Kuvasz (pronounced koo-vahz) is a big, strong Hungarian working dog whose main task was originally to guard livestock. The more recent history of this breed dates back to the late 800s when the nomadic Magyars (the ancestors of modern Hungarians) settled in the Carpathian Basin.

2022年3月3日 · The Kuvasz (pronounced Koo-vazz) is a large-to-giant working breed from Hungary with a thick double coat, strong body, and solid white fur. These dogs are loyal, bright, even-tempered, and most importantly, protective. Traditionally used as guardians for livestock, Kuvasz dogs are now more popular as loyal companions.

The Hungarian Kuvasz is among the oldest of all the dog breeds, dating back some 7,000 years. It is believed that he is descended from the Tibetan Mastiff and may be related to the Great Pyrenees and Maremma. He was a favourite guard dog for nobility and was also used for hunting, herding and protecting livestock, which he still does today.

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