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Hungarian Kuvasz
General Appearance
Large, sturdily built, well-balanced dog of power and nobility
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Below: < 10 years Average: > 10 years Above: > 15 years |
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Below: Town only Average: Town and Country Above: Country only |
Characteristics
Bold, courageous and fearless. Protective of owners, good guard.
Temperament
Devoted, gentle and patient but suspicious of strangers.
Head and Skull
Long, medium width, skull slightly rounded, occiput broad and pronounced. Muzzle tapers slightly from base to nose but not too pointed at tip, ridge of nose straight, slight stop. Prominent eyebrows.
Eyes
Dark, brown, almond-shaped. Slightly slanted, set well apart. Eye rims black.
Ears
Set high on side of skull; V-shaped and rather thick, slightly rounded tips. Inner edge carried close to cheek.
Mouth
Roof of mouth slate grey; lips black.
Neck
Medium length, strong and muscular. Slightly arched; no dewlap.
Forequarters
Shoulders well muscled. Scapula and humerus of equal length; forelegs straight; pasterns long and slightly sloping.
Body
Pronounced sternum, ribs well sprung; deep brisket. Withers above the level of back. Back level and firm, good tuck up.
Hindquarters
Upper thigh of good length, stifles well angulated. Metatarsus short, strong and perpendicular to ground.
Feet
Tight, well arched. Forefeet round, thick pads. Hind feet longer than forefeet. Pads black. Nails slate grey or black. Dewclaws removed.
Tail
Low set in line with croup; tip to reach hock; when relaxed carried low, on the alert carried level with loin, tip slightly curved upwards.
Gait
Walk slow, dignified; at the trot, light rhythmic; at speed legs converge to a centre line often single tracking. Head carried low at speed.
Coat
Slight wavy. Double coated; top coat medium coarse; undercoat, fine and woolly. Shorter and smooth on head, muzzle, ears, front of fore and hind leg, below hocks and on feet. Mane on neck thick and long reaching down to brisket. Feathering on back of fore and hind legs 5-7.5 cms (2-3 ins). Medium length on body. Back of thighs and tail profusely coated, hair 10-15 cms (4-6 ins) long.
Colour
Pure White. Skin highly pigmented with patches of slate grey.
Size
Height: dogs: 71-75 cms (28-29½ ins); bitches: 66-70 cms (26-271/2 ins). Weight: dogs: 40-52 kgs (88-115 lbs); bitches: 30-42 kgs (66-93 lbs).
Excercise Requirements
Moderate
Grooming Needs
Moderate
Notes
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
