Golden Retriever vs Kuvasz
Compare the Golden Retriever to the Kuvasz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Golden Retrievers and Kuvasz.
Golden Retriever
Kuvasz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
26-30 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
70-115 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Kuvasz
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Hungary
Origin Year
1865 AD
-2000 BC
Golden Retriever
Kuvasz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Kuvasz
Golden Retriever
Kuvasz
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Golden Retriever
Kuvasz
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Golden Retriever
Kuvasz
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Medium
Golden Retriever
Kuvasz
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Golden Retriever
Kuvasz
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Golden Retriever
Kuvasz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Kuvasz
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Golden Retriever
Kuvasz
Golden Retriever
Kuvasz
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Wavy
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Golden Retriever
Kuvasz
