1. a large Hungarian breed of dog with a thick white coat, originally used as a livestock guardian

Examples

• The kuvasz stood guard over the sheep in the pasture.
• Her kuvasz was gentle with children but protective of the property.
• The ancient Hungarian breed known as the kuvasz nearly went extinct during World War II.
• Training a kuvasz requires patience due to their independent nature.
• The white coat of the kuvasz helped shepherds distinguish it from wolves at night.
• A well-socialized kuvasz makes a loyal family companion.