breed of herding dog known for its very long, wooly or corded, shaggy coat, which falls like a curtain over the face and body almost to the ground, giving the dog a very unkempt appearance; coat may be solid black streaked with bronze, any shade of gray, or solid white; ears are pendantlike but are not readily visible because coat covers them; tail is very long, bushy, and low-slung; eyes are large, deep-set, and dark brown; adult stands 16–19 in. (41–48 cm) tall at shoulders and weighs 25–35 lbs (11–16 kg); affectionate and intelligent; good watchdog because it is naturally suspicious; brought into Hungary centuries ago by invading Magyars from Far East; used to herd sheep in Hungary for thousands of years; name derived from translation of “destroying Huns of Asia”; quick and bouncy gait,