Originated in Hungary, it originated in the 13th century. The ominous ancestor is believed to have originated in Tibet, China, and then came to Hungary via Turkey, where it eventually developed into what it is today The Kuvasz. In terms of appearance and coat color, the sheepdog and Great PyreneesDogs are so similar that they may share a common ancestor. It's a large dog, but it's not what it looked like in ancient times. The coat color of this dog must be white or ivory. The dog is of excellent quality, very intelligent, and has a gentle appearance. It is loved by children and is a very good companion dog and guard dog.

English name: Kuvasz

Body type: Large

Breed classification: Working dog

History: Originated in Hungary, originated from 13th century.

The ominous ancestor is believed to have originated in Tibet, China, and then came to Hungary via Turkey, where it eventually developed into today's Kuvasz. They are very similar to Maremma Sheepdogs and Great Pyrenees in appearance and coat color, and may share common ancestors with each other. It's a large dog, but it's not what it looked like in ancient times. The coat color of this dog must be white or ivory. The dog is of excellent quality, very intelligent, and has a gentle appearance. It is loved by children and is a very good companion dog and guard dog.

Smart, decisive, courageous and curious. Caring and courteous. A spirit of self-sacrifice. Very sensitive to both praise and blame. It is a family dog by nature, faithful, gentle, patient, and not overtly emotional. Always be ready to give your life to protect what you love. There is a very strong instinct to protect small children. Generally polite to strangers, but suspicious and cautious with new friends. An excellent guard dog, capable of taking the right action at the right moment without being instructed to do so when necessary. Bold, brave and fearless. Has the ability to work tirelessly and for long periods of time in rough terrain. He has a good sense of smell and likes to hunt game.

【Overall Appearance】This dog is a large working dog. The body is strong and balanced. The coat is pure white without patches. The skeletal muscles are well developed, but not bulky at all. This dog is impressive for its sturdiness, vigorous action and brisk gait.

【Size, Proportion and Structure】Height - 71.1-76.2 cm for male dogs; 66.0-71.1 cm for female dogs. Disadvantages male dogs below 66.0 cm, bitches below 61.0 cm. Weight - about 45.36 to 52.16 kg for male dogs and 31.75 to 40.82 kg for female dogs. The body is rectangular. Bone to body ratio. Being thin is a serious disadvantage.

【Head】The head is the most beautiful part of the whole body. The distance from the tip of the nose to the occiput is slightly less than half the height. The width of the head is half the length. Eyes - Almond shaped, set wide apart and slightly slanted. Viewed from the side, the eyes are located slightly below the top of the muzzle. The eyelids are tight and the nictitating membrane should not be exposed. The eyes are dark brown, the darker the better. Ears - V-shaped, slightly rounded at the tips. The ears are thick, with the base of the ear at the level of the wide part of the eye. The inner edge of the ear is close to the cheek, and the outer edge of the ear is slightly further away from the head, forming a V-shape. When the dog is in a relaxed state, the ears should not swing back. The skull is longer but not prominent. The bridge of the nose is well-defined but not too steep, and the forehead slightly protrudes from the top of the muzzle. Cheeks are flat with tight skin. Muzzle - Length in harmony with the length of the head, under the top, strong jaw. The mucous membrane in the mouth is ideal for black people. The nose is large, black, with the nostrils pointing upwards. The lips are black, tightly enclosing the teeth, and the upper and lower lips are not drooping. Occlusal - Sound teeth, scissors bite ideal, level bite acceptable. Not meeting the criteria - protruding upper or lower jaw.

[Neck, Topline and Trunk] Neck - Well muscled, without skin tags, of medium length, slightly arched. The back is of medium length, straight and fairly broad. The loin is short, straight and muscular. The buttocks are well muscled and slightly sloping. Well-developed chest. Viewed from the side, the front of the sternum is in front of the shoulders. Chest deep, ribs extended to elbows, sternum parallel to the ground. Abdomen up. The tail hangs down, reaching the hocks. When the dog is resting, the tail hangs down naturally, close to the body, and the tip of the tail is slightly rolled up. When the dog is excited, the tail can exceed the level of the abdomen. Regardless of whether the dog is resting or excited, it is ideal if the state of the tail does not change significantly.

【Forequarters】Shoulders—muscular and long. Topline - The upper edge of the scapula is higher than the back. The scapula and humerus are at right angles and of equal length. The elbow joint is neither inversion nor abduction. Forelegs - Well-boned, straight and well muscled. The joints have few muscles and are strong. Dewclaws can be removed. The pads are thick, elastic and black. The feet are compact, like cat feet. There is a small amount of hair between the toes, the less the better. Black toenails are ideal.

【Hindquarters】Quite long. The upper limbs are broad, long and muscular. The femur is long and the knee is flexed. The lower limbs are long, with tight skin and well muscled. The back heel is short and broad, and very powerful. Dewclaws should be removed. The rear feet are similar to the front feet, but slightly longer than the front feet.

【Coat】Double coat, the undercoat is soft, the outer coat has a protective effect, and the texture of the coat is hard. The coat can be curly or straight. No matter what kind of coat, its distribution characteristics are the same. The head, muzzle, ears and feet are covered with short, smooth coats. Mane from neck to chest. Short, smooth hair on the forelegs above the elbow and below the upper limbs of the hind legs. There are 5.1 to 7.6 cm long hairs distributed from the back of the forelegs to the fore heels. The trunk and sides of the upper limbs are of medium length. The hair on the back of the upper limbs and tail is 10.2 to 15.2 cm long. In hot climates, the long hair will be removed. The length of the coat varies with the seasons.

【Color】White. Dark skin, blue-grey or black skin is ideal. Not up to standard - a color other than white.

【Gait】Free and flexible. Feet close to the ground forward. The hind limbs advance along the footprints of the forelimbs, even beyond the forelimbs. Seen from the front, the two forelimbs are not parallel when traveling. Seen from behind, the hind limbs are close to each other. As the travel speed increases, the landing points of the limbs gradually tend to the centerline of the body. Unless in a state of excitement, the head is usually at shoulder level.

【Temperament】Very intelligent, brave, determined, and full of curiosity. Very sensitive to praise or criticism. Patient and polite, it is a very good family dog. Always ready to protect those he likes, even at the expense of himself. Have a strong desire to protect children. Be polite to strangers but cautious in making friends. Brave, fearless, and can act on instinct without command. And always working tirelessly, its keen sense of smell can be used to search for prey.

【Disqualification Condition】The upper or lower jaw is prominent. The male dog is below 66.0 cm and the female dog is below 61.0 cm. The coat is a color other than white.