Kuvasz — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Kuvasz — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Kuvasz originates in Hungary and is classified by the FCI in Group 1 (Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs), Section 1 (Sheepdogs).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The AKC height at the withers is 28 to 30 inches for dogs and 26 to 28 inches for bitches; the FCI gives 71 to 76 cm (dogs) and 66 to 70 cm (bitches).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The AKC weight is about 100 to 115 pounds for dogs and 70 to 90 pounds for bitches; the FCI gives 48 to 62 kg (dogs) and 37 to 50 kg (bitches).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is a double coat of medium-coarse texture, ranging from wavy to straight, in white (ivory permitted).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The described temperament is spirited, intelligent, courageous and curious.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The AKC disqualifies dogs under 26 inches and bitches under 24 inches; the FCI disqualifies an incisor overshoot of more than 2 mm.