In 2025, the Kuvasz crown went to Halasi-Szentivani Bekes at 26.14 mph, up from 24.27 mph the year before — the 2nd straight year planting a flag atop the Kuvasz rankings, clear of the field — the best of 5 ranked. That top speed makes the Kuvasz the 127th-fastest of 249 breeds in 2025. The top 5 averaged 22.4 mph — proof of how deep the Kuvasz talent really runs.
See full AKC Fast CAT speed rankings — by breed, by year, and all-time — on Dash-Hound.