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Slovak Cuvac

Also known as Slovensky Cuvac, Slovak Chuvach, Tatransky Cuvac.

Related breedAkita1600 to 1931 · Japan

Slovak Cuvac at a glance

Origin
Tatra Mountains, Slovakia
Appeared
1600 to 1964 (likely)
Family
Mediterranean
Type
Livestock guardian
Size
Large
Life span
10 to 13 years
Recognised by
FCI
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 142

The name. Slovak čuvač, from čuvať, "to listen, to guard".

Same familyCatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United States

Family and relatives

Same eraDalmatian1700 to 1890 · Croatia

Place in time

The Slovak Cuvac appears 1600 to 1964 (likely), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Slovak Cuvac is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.