 Later, during the 15th Century, the Kuvasz became a highly prized animal and could be found in the royal court of King Matthias Corvinus.Kuvasz puppies were given to visiting dignitaries as a royal gift, and the King was said to have trusted his dogs more than his own councilors.After the king's death, the popularity of the breed among the nobles waned but it was still frequently found in its traditional role of protecting livestock.