Related breedCane Corso1000 to 1996 · ItalyKuvasz at a glance
- Origin
- Hungary
- Appeared
- 900 CE to 1884 (likely)
- Family
- Mediterranean
- Type
- Livestock guardian
- Size
- Giant
- Life span
- 10 to 12 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 54
- DNA clade
- Mediterranean (Parker 2017)
The name. Possibly from Turkic kavas, "guard".
Same familyGreyhound800 CE to 1850 · United KingdomFamily and relatives
Gave rise to
Same family: Mediterranean
Afghan Hound, Azawakh, Cirneco dell'Etna, Estrela Mountain Dog, Ibizan Hound, Kangal Shepherd Dog
Same time, same continent
Bloodhound, Cane Corso, Greyhound, Icelandic Sheepdog, Norwegian Buhund, Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Same eraLhasa Apso800 CE to 1934 · ChinaPlace in time
The Kuvasz appears 900 CE to 1884 (likely), in the Early Middle Ages, when 79 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Kuvasz is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
