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78 GUIDE T O BREED S

SLOVAKIAN CHUVACH

THIS TOUGH AND FEARLESS DOG MAKES AN EXCELLENT HOUSE DOG GIVEN THE RIGHT TRAINING FCI

Height range Originally a shepherd’s guard dog from the Slovakian Alps, the Short hair
23–28 in (59–70 cm) Slovakian Chuvach has been developed successfully into a good on face
Weight range house dog. This large, powerful breed retains the exceptional
68–97 lb (31–44 kg)
alertness and watchfulness that made it a superb defender of
Life span 11–13 years farms and livestock. Tactful training
Origin Slovakia is needed to achieve the best
results with this breed.

Profusely feathered,
low-set tail
Broad forehead
with shallow furrow

High-set,
drop ears
Slightly wavy,
white coat

KUVASZ

CAN BE AFFECTIONATE, BUT THIS DOG MAY TURN AGGRESSIVE WHEN DEFENDING AKC

Height range Probably the oldest and best known of Hungary’s breeds, the Kuvasz
26–30 in (66–75 cm) was once used as a shepherd’s guard dog. The breed’s naturally Broad head with
Weight range protective instincts may lead to aggressiveness, and this dog minimal stop
71–115 lb (32–52 kg)
has the potential to become a liability in inexperienced hands.
Life span 10–12 years It takes firm training to make the
Origin Hungary Kuvasz an acceptable
house dog.

Coarse, wavy,
white coat

Triangular, Muscular
drop ears with neck
rounded tips
Long, extremely
muscular thighs

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