Hovawart Breed Information

Hovawart Profile

Other names        Hovie

Country         Germany

Breed Group:     Not Akc Recognized


Weight:     Male: 25-40 kg; Female: 25-40 kg

Height:     Male: 63-70 cm; Female: 58-65 cm

Color(s):     Blonde, black, black and tan.

Life expectancy 10-14 years

Hovawart History

The Hovawart is a result of German breeding that began about a century ago. They wanted to re-create a type of guard dog from the center Ages so they began breeding distinctive dogs found in the area, which include the German Shepherd, Nerfoundland, and the Kuvasz. The breed grew to become recognized officially by the German Kennel Club in 1937 and continues to be well-known in Germany although only several dogs from this breed exist in the United States.




One of the first documented recordings comes from the year 1210 when the German castle Ordensritterburg was besieged by Slavic invaders. By 1473, Heinrich Mynsinger described the Hovawart as one of "The 5 Noble Breeds" and among its uses listed that it had been helpful for tracking the robber and miscreant. following the medieval period, the popularity of the Hovawart began to decline. Newer breeds for example the German Shepherd slowly replaced the Hovawart like a guard and functioning dog right up until it had nearly disappeared by the beginning of the twentieth century.



Hovawart Description

The Hovawart looks somewhat like a Golden Retriever. There are longer hairs on the chest, belly, back of the legs, and the underside of the tail. Coat colors come in dark and gold, dark or blond.The feet are round, compact and strong, with well arched, tight toes. Dewclaws may possibly be removed. The long-haired, dense coat is slightly wavy, laying flat.The dim to method brown eyes are oval in shape. The triangular drop ears are set substantial and wide apart. The front legs are straight. The nose is dark with well developed nostrils. The teeth satisfy in a scissors or level bite. The skull is about the same length since the muzzle, with a well defined stop.The head is effective with a broad, rounded forehead.



Hovawart Temperament


The Hovawart is an outstanding watch dog and somewhat reserved towards strangers. They make superb family dogs as they are entirely devoted to their family. They certainly are a functioning dog breed, and require a consistent and loving yet rigid training and meaningful actions throughout their lives.



Hovawart Care

The Hovawart was bred like a guard dog and does best in environments that enable it to work in such capacities. outdoor living conditions, for example large backyards or ranches will keep the breed content. It will do good indoors, but handlers that keep the breed inside an apartment or other small living space ought to be warned that it will sustain its energetic nature indoors.The Hovawart is an average shedder. This breed's coat is easy to groom. regular brushing and combing will remove dead hair, prevent tangles from forming along with sustain the beneficial condition of the coat and the skin. Frequent bathing ought to be avoided so as not to remove the natural oils of the coat. dry shampooing is an alternative when the dog has become smelly.

Exercise will keep this breed pleased and wholesome but not that much exercise is needed. getting them for long walks and letting them run and carry out outside will be perfect exercise.]



Hovawart Grooming

Grooming is easy for the Hovawart with very little special treatment getting necessary. regular brushing will keep the Hovawart coat smooth and entirely free of tangles. The coat will require far more brushing during shedding season, but not to an excessive level since its coat only sheds an average amount of fur.



Hovawart Training


The Hovawart learns fairly quickly, plus they will carry out best when training is conducted in a consistent and loving way. Hovawart carry out extremely well like a tracking, avalanche, watch and defence dog.



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