Working Group

Kuvasz

Kuvasz is a giant dog in the Working Group. Adult weight is 100–115 lb (male), 70–90 lb (female), height is 28–30 in (male), 26–28 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 10–12 years. AKC describes the temperament as Loyal, Fearless, Sweet.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Kuvasz dog
Photo: Vkoves · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Lifespan10–12 years
Weight100–115 lb (male), 70–90 lb (female)
SizeGiantGroupWorking Group

Height

28–30 in (male), 26–28 in (female)

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

2 / 5

Trainability

5 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 36 single-size giant breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 11 years is about 0.8 years longer than the 10.2-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 92.5 lb is about 23.5 lb lighter than the 116 lb average for those giant breeds.

The listed origin is Hungary. The coat is described as double, medium. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.7 points below the group average of 3.7 for the Working Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 2 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 5 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 179 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation, Elbow Evaluation, and Thyroid Evaluation. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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The verified adult weight for a Kuvasz is 100–115 lb (male), 70–90 lb (female).

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