What is the Latin name of the Hungarian Kuvasz?
The Hungarian Kuvasz (Canis familiaris undulans hungaricus) is large and well-proportioned dog. It has a very sturdy built with a medium broad chest. Noses are black on the tip of a muzzle that tapers but not at all pointed. Ears are folded but not hanging on the sides of the face and eyes are dark brown with an almond in shape.
They are born with dewclaws but the ones on the hind feet should be removed while keeping the front ones alone. Kuvaszok (plural form) have long hair double coats; a top coat with straight, coarse, sometimes wavy hair and an undercoat that is dense, soft and woolly. Their hair is short on the head and feet but longer and wavy on the body and legs. Their coat color is white although there are ivory colored ones with dark skin. Male Kuvasz are between 28 to 32 inches in height while females are 25.5 to 27.5 inches. Accepted weight is 66 to 135 pounds.
