kuvasz


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kuvasz

(ˈkʊvɑːs; ˈkuː-)
n
(Breeds) a breed of large dog from Hungary with a long white coat
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ku•vasz

(ˈkʊv ɑs, ˈku vɑs)

n., pl. ku•va•szok (ˈkʊv ɑˌsɔk, ˈku vɑ-)
one of a Hungarian breed of large dogs with a slightly wavy white coat, orig. used for herding sheep and as watchdogs.
[1930–35]
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Noun1.kuvasz - long-established Hungarian breed of tall light-footed but sturdy white dogkuvasz - long-established Hungarian breed of tall light-footed but sturdy white dog; used also as a hunting dog
guard dog, watchdog - a dog trained to guard property
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kuvasz
クーヴァーズハンガリアン・クーヴァーズ
kuvasas
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* Any breed or mixed dog; Orthopedic Foundation for Animals statistics list the highest numbers in the English Setter, Dalmatian, Boxer, Shetland Sheepdog, Tibetan Terrier, Kuvasz, and German Wirehaired Pointer.
Kuvasz dogs are sought because of their highly intelligent nature and loyalty.
In a national Veterinary Medical Database from the entire USA [19], the OR of CHD was 10.2 in the Kuvasz with mixed breed dogs being the reference group.