Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever Comparison – Which dog is better Hungarian Kuvasz or Yellow Retriever?

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Name	Kuvasz	Golden Retriever
Origins	Hungary	Scotland
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Hungarian Kuvasz	Yellow Retriever, Golden Flat Coat
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price Which is cheaper, Kuvasz or Golden Retriever? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Kuvasz and Golden Retriever?	$500-$1200	$1000-$2000
Availability	Frequent	Very frequent

Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever General Appearance & Basic Info Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Kuvasz or Golden Retriever? Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever size comparison:	Giant	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Kuvasz or Golden Retriever? Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever weight comparison:	Male: 106-137 pounds (48-62 kg), Female: 82-110 pounds (37-50 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Avg. Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 121 pounds (40 kg), Female: 96 pounds (48,5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Kuvasz or Golden Retriever? Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever height comparison:	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Avg. Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever Hair & Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever coat comparison:	Dense Wavy Double Coarser Topcoat Moderately Harsh Slightly Stiff Finer Downy Undercoat	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight
Colors What are the original Kuvasz and Golden Retriever color? Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever color comparison:	White	Golden Light
Grooming Which is easy to maintain, Kuvasz or Golden Retriever? Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Kuvasz requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Kuvasz or Golden Retriever? Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever shedding:	Kuvaszs shed above average.	Golden Retrievers shed moderately.
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Kuvasz or Golden Retriever?	3-4 weeks More often than average.	2-3 weeks Frequent.

Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever Characteristics Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Kuvasz or Golden Retriever? Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:	Clownish Intelligent Patient Independent Loyal Protective Brave Fearless Self-Confident Faithful Dependable	Confident Intelligent Reliable Friendly Kind Trustworthy
Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Kuvasz or Golden Retriever smarter? Which is best? Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever intelligence:	Átlagos: Átlagos intelligenciájú Kuvasz.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever trainability comparison. What's the difference between Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever?	Kuvaszs aren't famous for their trainability.	Golden Retrievers are easy to train.
Playfulness Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever playfulness comparison:	Kuvaszs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever?	Kuvaszs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Golden Retrievers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever?	Kuvaszs are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Golden Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever social needs comparison:	Kuvaszs need for social interaction is average.	Golden Retrievers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever?	Average: The Kuvasz barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Kuvasz or Golden Retriever?	Kuvaszs are one of the best watchdogs.	Golden Retrievers are average watchdogs.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Kuvaszs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Golden Retrievers are average defenders.
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low The Kuvasz has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Kuvasz or Golden Retriever?	Above 400 PSI The strongest: Dogs that have a strong bite force are usually quite powerful and large.	Between 200 and 400 PSI Ordinary: Average dogs have bite force between 200 and 400 PSI.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever mouthiness comparison:	Kuvaszs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Golden Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever?	Kuvaszs have average wanderlust potential.	Golden Retrievers tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever? Which can be better for hunting?	Kuvaszs don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Golden Retrievers have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Kuvasz or Golden Retriever?	Nem lakásbarát kutya Kuvasz.	Nem ajánlott lakásban tartani Golden Retriever kutyafajtát.
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Kuvaszs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Golden Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Kuvasz or Golden Retriever?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Golden Retrievers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Kuvasz or Golden Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Kuvaszs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Kuvasz or Golden Retriever?	Kuvaszs are kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Kuvasz or Golden Retriever?	Kuvaszs are average friendly towards cats.	Golden Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Kuvasz or Golden Retriever?	Kuvaszs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever?	No Kuvaszs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Golden Retrievers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Kuvasz or Golden Retriever? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Kuvasz is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Kuvaszs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Boat Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever?	Not really Kuvasz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Kuvaszs are generally with other pets.	Golden Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever?	Kuvaszs are commonly healthy dogs.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever health problems comparison:	Bloat Eye Diseases Hip Dysplasia Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Osteochondrosis Thyroid Disorder	Allergies Bloat Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hemangiosarcoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Von Willebrand's Disease
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever?	Rare The Kuvasz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Kuvasz and Golden Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Kuvasz and Golden Retriever?	10-12 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No	No
Energy Level Who has more energy a Kuvasz or Golden Retriever? Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever energy level comparison:	Kuvaszs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Golden Retrievers are high energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Kuvasz or Golden Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Kuvaszs need a lot of exercises.	Golden Retrievers need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Kuvasz or Golden Retriever?	Kuvaszs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Golden Retrievers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Kuvasz or Golden Retriever? Does the Kuvasz breed eat more than the Golden Retriever breed?	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever?	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells least? Which dog smells most? Which is best, Kuvasz or Golden Retriever?	Low The Kuvasz has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever?	The Kuvasz is an average drooler.	The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.

Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size How many puppies can Kuvasz and Golden Retriever have? Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever litter size comparison:	8-12 puppies	5-10 puppies
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