Kuvasz vs Great Pyrenees – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Kuvasz	Great Pyrenees
Origins	Hungary	Spain France
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	157	66
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Other Names	Hungarian Kuvasz	Great Pyrenees, Patou, Chien Des Pyrénées, Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées, Montañés Del Pirineo, Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition	No set	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	$500-$1200	$500-$600

General Appearance - Kuvasz vs Great Pyrenees

Size	Giant	Giant
Weight	Male: 106-137 pounds (48-62 kg), Female: 82-110 pounds (37-50 kg)	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 121 pounds (40 kg), Female: 96 pounds (48,5 kg)	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)
Height	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm)	Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)	Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Kuvasz vs Great Pyrenees

Coat	Dense Wavy Double Coarser Topcoat Moderately Harsh Slightly Stiff Finer Downy Undercoat	Dense Double
Colors	White	White
Grooming	Effortless: The Kuvasz requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Kuvaszs shed above average.	Great Pyreneess shed above average.

Characteristics - Kuvasz vs Great Pyrenees

Temperament	Clownish Intelligent Patient Independent Loyal Protective Brave Fearless Self-Confident Faithful Dependable	Affectionate Fearless Patient Confident Gentle Strong Willed
Intelligent Rank	Average: Kuvasz's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Great Pyrenees's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Kuvaszs aren't famous for their trainability.	Great Pyreneess are easy to train.
Playfulness	Kuvaszs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed.
Sensitivity Level	Kuvaszs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Kuvaszs are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Great Pyreneess are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Kuvaszs need for social interaction is average.	Great Pyreneess are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Kuvasz barks occasionally.	Average to high: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Kuvaszs are one of the best watchdogs.	Great Pyreneess are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Kuvaszs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Great Pyreneess strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Kuvasz has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Great Pyrenees has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Kuvaszs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Great Pyreneess have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Kuvaszs have average wanderlust potential.	Great Pyreneess have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Kuvaszs don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Great Pyreneess have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Kuvaszs are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Great Pyreneess are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Kuvaszs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Great Pyreneess adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Great Pyreneess do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
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.

Good With - Kuvasz vs Great Pyrenees

Stranger Friendly	Kuvaszs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Great Pyreneess are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Kuvaszs are kid-friendly dogs.	Great Pyreneess are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Kuvaszs are average friendly towards cats.	Great Pyreneess are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Kuvaszs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Great Pyreneess are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Kuvasz is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Great Pyrenees is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Kuvaszs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Great Pyreneess are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Kuvaszs are generally with other pets.	Great Pyreneess are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Kuvaszs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Great Pyreneess are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or 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.	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.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	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.	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.
Boat Dog	Not really Kuvasz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Great Pyrenees breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Kuvasz vs Great Pyrenees

Health Issues	Kuvaszs are commonly healthy dogs.	Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Bloat Eye Diseases Hip Dysplasia Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Osteochondrosis Thyroid Disorder	Addison's Disease Bloat Cataracts Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Kuvaszs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Great Pyreneess have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Kuvaszs need a lot of exercises.	Great Pyreneess have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Kuvaszs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Great Pyreneess don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers cold weather The Great Pyrenees can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Low The Kuvasz has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Kuvasz is an average drooler.	The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Kuvasz vs Great Pyrenees

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	8-12 puppies	6-9 puppies
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