kuvasz
(ˈkuːvæʃ, ˈkuːvæs)
Pl. kuvaszok.
[Hungarian, fr. Turkish kavas guard.]
A large white long-coated Hungarian breed of dog, used as a guard dog in its native country.
| 1935 Working Dogs (Amer. Kennel Club) 103 Being a working dog of the larger size, the Kuvasz should be sturdily built and impress the eye with its strength and activity. 1947 C. L. B. Hubbard Working Dogs of World ii. 100 The Kuvasz is the best-known Hungarian breed of dog... Kuvaszok on ‘sentry-go’ are most unpleasant if met by strangers. 1971 F. Hamilton World Encycl. Dogs 75 The Kuvasz is spirited, intelligent and courageous. |