What is the difference between a Great Pyrenees and a Kuvasz?

The Great Pyrenees and the Kuvasz are both large, white livestock guardian dogs with similar roles in protecting flocks, but they are different breeds. The Kuvasz is from Hungary, and the Great Pyrenees is from the Pyrenees Mountains of France and Spain. The Kuvasz is more athletic and lean in build, while the Great Pyrenees is usually larger and bulkier.

The Kuvasz is independent, highly protective, aloof with strangers, and generally serious about their guarding duties. The Great Pyrenees is generally calmer and more gentle, especially around their family. Though also protective, they tend to be slightly more approachable than the Kuvasz.