Kuvasz
Learn about the temperament and personality of the Kuvasz. Discover what he's like, his traits and how he behaves. And look at lots of Kuvasz photos.
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| Ease of Training |  | Explain rating |
| Intelligence | | Explain rating |
| Shedding |  | Explain rating |
| Watchdog |  | Explain rating |
| Guard Dog |  | Explain rating |
| Popularity |  | Explain rating |
| Size |  | Explain rating |
| Agility | | Explain rating |
| Good with Kids | | Explain rating |
Kuvasz Temperament
The Kuvasz is a territorial guardian. He was bred to guard livestock and he will protect his family, house, and property, even to the point of self-sacrifice. However, they are also quick to settle down once they understand there is no threat. The Kuvasz is especially protective of children. If allowed, he will even protect the neighbors' yards, which can be a serious liability. It is crucial that a Kuvasz be kept on lead or in a fenced-in yard. Though the Kuvasz is a natural outdoor dog, he is also a social being who loves to share a house. He responds well to family life and loves to be part of the family's daily routine. He is not as demonstrative as some breeds, but he is gentle, sensitive, and patient and shows fanatical devotion to his family. In general, he is a one-family dog who has trouble transferring his affection to other families. Adopting a Kuvasz is a commitment for life. The Kuvasz is an assertive breed, so early obedience training is imperative. If a Kuvasz does not see strong leadership in his owner, he can become impulsive and unruly. One needs to be able to control her dog when he decides that the mail carrier is a real danger. Training a Kuvasz takes patience, as this is an independent breed that matures slowly. They are naturally inclined to assume leadership and will challenge their owners from time to time. While they are not naturally obedient, a well-trained Kuvasz is a polite and responsive companion. In addition to obedience training, a Kuvasz needs lots of early, and ongoing, socialization. These dogs are born suspicious, and socialization prevents them from thinking that everything is a threat. A Kuvasz is usually reserved with strangers, but should not show aggression unless there is an actual threat. Most Kuvasz are dominant with other dogs, especially those of the same sex. Most do just fine with cats. Though they are active, they are not hyper, and they are not an "in your face" breed. So while they may seem undemanding, they still need daily exercise and enjoy going for long walks and hikes. (They can even carry their own backpack!) This dog was bred for endurance. They can be a bit mischievous. They are intelligent problem solvers and have been known to open doors to get something to eat. And if they get bored or lonely, they will probably bark incessantly and/or dig holes. They have a great sense of humor. They also drool and slobber. They are great companions and guardians for the well-matched owners, but they can be a nightmare for the submissive, lenient owners out there.
Kuvasz Training
The Kuvasz is moderately easy to train. He learns new commands at the average rate. He is neither difficult nor easy to train.
Kuvasz Shedding
The Kuvasz is a very heavy shedder. He sheds an awful lot of hair! You'll find hair all over your home, stuck to everything! You'll probably even find it in the butter!
Kuvasz Grooming
The medium-length coat of the Kuvasz only requires an occasional brushing. But because he sheds excessively you may find yourself brushing him daily to remove loose hair. (What you get out with a brush doesn't fall out in your home!)
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Rating: Ease of training
Tells you how easy or difficult a breed is to train.
A higher rating means the breed is easier to train, a lower rating means the breed is harder to train.
An easy to train breed require less time and patience to train.
Rating: Intelligence
Tells you how intelligent a breed is in terms of how quickly it can learn commands from humans. A higher rating means the breed will learn your commands faster (and is therefore generally considered to be more intelligent), while a lower rating means the breed will learn your commands more slowly (and is therefore generally considered to be less intelligent).
Keep in mind that this is only one way to measure a dog's intelligence and a low rating might still mean the breed is highly intelligent in other ways.
Rating: Shedding
Tells you how much hair the breed sheds. The higher the rating the more hair the breed sheds.
Rating: Watchdog
Tells you how good the breed is at being a watchdog and raising the alarm when a stranger approaches. A higher rating means the breed will bark vigorously to warn you of a stranger's presence on your property. A low rating means the breed probably won't bark much if a stranger enters your property.
Rating: Guard dog
Tells you how good the breed is at being a guard dog due to the appearance, size, and strength of the breed. A breed with a high guard dog rating will make an intruder think twice before stepping foot on your property.
Rating: Popularity
Tells you how popular the breed is in terms of ownership. A higher rating means that more people own the breed. The more popular a breed is the easier it is to find and purchase one because there are more breeders breeding it.
Rating: Size
Tells you how large or small the breed is. A lower rating means the breed is smaller and a higher rating means the breed is larger. It gives you a quick idea of how physically large or small the breed is compared with all the other breeds.
Rating: Agility
Tells you how agile the breed is. A higher rating means the breed is fast and nimble on its feet while a lower rating means the breed is heavier and slower on its feet.
Rating: Good with kids
Tells you how good the breed is with children. A higher rating means the breed is good with children. Note: all breeds are generally good with kids when they're raised with them.