Kuvasz has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Kerry Beagle has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Clownish
Intelligent
Patient
Independent
Loyal
Protective
Brave
Fearless
Self-Confident
Faithful
Dependable

Outright
Energetic
Quick
Gentle
Friendly

Choose a Kuvasz if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Kerry Beagles make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Tibet

Ireland

shepherding dog

Southern, Celtic Hounds

1300s

16th century

Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black

White

Black
Brown
Blue

Kuvaszs have medium-length coats.

Kerry Beagles have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wavy

Straight

A Kuvasz can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Kerry Beagle can have a litter of 10-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Kuvaszs have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Kerry Beagles are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Kuvaszs typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Kerry Beagle breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Hip Dysplasia
Congenital Heart Defect

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Hip
Heart
Skeletal
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Full Physical Examination

Kuvaszs' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Kerry Beagles thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Kuvasz has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Kerry Beagle has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Kuvaszs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Kerry Beagles are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Kuvaszs bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Kerry Beagle dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Kuvasz dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

While Kerry Beagle dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Kuvaszs are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Kerry Beagles are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Kuvasz, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Kerry Beagle, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Kuvasz is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Kerry Beagle has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Kuvasz should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

In general Kerry Beagle should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 100-115 pound (45 - 52 kg) Kuvasz feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 50-60 pound (23 - 27 kg) Kerry Beagle feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Kuvasz is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of a Kerry Beagle is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Kuvasz is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Kerry Beagle is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Kuvaszs are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Kerry Beagle is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

The Kuvasz is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Kerry Beagles can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Kuvaszs are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Kerry Beagles are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Kuvaszs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Kerry Beagles are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Kuvaszs are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Kerry Beagles are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Kuvaszs have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Kerry Beagles are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Kuvaszs may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.

Kerry Beagles are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.