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KUVASZ
Official U.K.C. Breed Standard
Copyright 1992, United Kennel Club, Inc.

History

The Kuvasz (plural — Kuvaszok) is a very ancient breed. Its ancestors are believed to have been brought to Hungary, noted as its country of origin, as long ago as the 13th century. The breed is still found in that country. Their historical and present uses are as hunting dogs, flock guards and guard-companions. The first specimens of the breed were brought to the United States in the 1920’s.
The Kuvasz was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1965.

General Appearance

Official CKC Breed Standard for the Kuvasz (proposed changes to align with Hungarian/FCI Standard in italics)

(Canis familiaris undulans hungaricus, Dr. Abonyi L., 1935)

Origin and Purpose:
A Hungarian 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.

Kuvasz Breed Standard
Working Group

General Appearance
A working dog of larger size, sturdily built, well balanced, neither lanky nor cobby. White in color with no markings. Medium boned, well muscled, without the slightest hint of bulkiness or lethargy. Impresses the eye with strength and activity combined with light-footedness, moves freely on strong legs. The following description is that of the ideal Kuvasz. Any deviation must be penalized to the extent of the deviation.