Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Kuvasz
Compare the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog to the Kuvasz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs and Kuvasz.
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Kuvasz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-11 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-29 Inches
26-30 Inches
Weight
85-140 Pounds
70-115 Pounds
Intelligence
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Kuvasz
Origin Country
Switzerland
Hungary
Origin Year
1515 AD
-2000 BC
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Kuvasz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Kuvasz
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Kuvasz
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-70 °F
30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Kuvasz
Energy Level
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Kuvasz
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
Medium
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Kuvasz
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Kuvasz
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Kuvasz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Kuvasz
Average Lifespan
10-11 Years
10-12 Years
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Kuvasz
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Kuvasz
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Kuvasz
