Comparison: Kuvasz and Pyrenean Mastiff

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

Kuvasz
Photo: Svenska Mässan from Sweden, CC BY 2.0, source
Pyrenean Mastiff
Photo: TBjornstad 10:05, 5 October 2006 (UTC), CC BY-SA 3.0, source
KuvaszPyrenean Mastiff
FCI group1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originHungarySpain
CategoryLarge–
Height at withers66–76 cm–
Weight37–62 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
  • Very large, strong, muscular dog with firm bone, yet not heavy or sluggish
  • White base always with a well-defined mask and often patches
  • Deep bark from the chest, alert expression
CoatMedium-length, moderately harsh, wavy coat with a finer undercoat; short on the head and legs, with a mane on the neck. White, ivory tolerated.Dense, thick coat of moderate length (ideally 6–9 cm), longer on shoulders, neck and tail, bristly rather than woolly; white base with a well-defined mask.
PurposeA Hungarian guardian of people and property, originally a flock guardian against predators and thieves.A large Spanish guard dog, once defending flocks against wolves and bears, today a guardian of estates.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.