Kuvasz vs Great Pyrenees – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Name | Kuvasz | Great Pyrenees |
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Origins | ![]() | ![]() ![]() |
Group | Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs) | Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs) |
Popularity Rank | 157 | 66 |
Reviews | 0 | 0 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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 |
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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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