Comparison: Kuvasz and Polish Tatra Shepherd

Kuvasz and Polish Tatra Shepherd are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Kuvasz	Polish Tatra Shepherd
FCI group	1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)	1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of origin	Hungary	Poland
Category	Large	Large
Height at withers	66–76 cm	60–70 cm
Weight	37–62 kg	–
Recognition features	Large white dog with a dense, wavy coat and a mane around the neck Wedge-shaped, lean head; black pigmentation of nose, eyelids and lips Strong but not coarse bone; calm yet watchful expression	Large, compact white dog with a thick long coat Rich ruff on the neck and a flag on the tail Firm, enduring build; noble guardian expression
Coat	Medium-length, moderately harsh, wavy coat with a finer undercoat; short on the head and legs, with a mane on the neck. White, ivory tolerated.	Long, thick, straight or slightly wavy coat with profuse undercoat, short on head and legs; uniformly white, small cream patches undesirable.
Purpose	A Hungarian guardian of people and property, originally a flock guardian against predators and thieves.	A Polish mountain herding and guard dog from the Podhale region, used chiefly to protect flocks.

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