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Hovawart |
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group: molossoid /working |
height: 23-28" /
58.4-71.12 cm |
types: |
weight: 55-90
lbs
24.94-40.82 kg |
colors: |
black
and gold, black and tan, black, blonde |
physical traits: |
medium sized, powerful |
hair type: |
long, shiny, dense, close,
flat, slightly wavy, medium soft, |
personality/
temperament: |
kind, affectionate, playful,
agreeable, even tempered, good natured, equable, enjoys human
company, tends to be one person dog, intelligent, attentive,
kind, even disposition, alert, dignified, self assured, self-confident,
agile, swift, devoted, vigilant, protective, fighting instinct,
good scent, territorial, reserved to strangers, wilful and
dominant to other dogs. some can be timid, aggressive, anxious,
gun shy, lethargic, or a fear biter |
maintenance/
special needs: |
extra exercise, lots of food,
easy to train, socialize with other pets early |
nickname: |
'yard watchman' |
origination: |
Bavaria Germany of farm dogs
of the Hartz and Black Forest regions |
bred for: |
livestock and estate guarding,
tracking robbers and fugitives |
identifying traits: |
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ideal for: |
family, companion, guarding,
watchdog, tracking, rescue, outdoors, cooler climates |
good with kids? |
yes |
life expectancy: |
12-14 yrs |
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of interest: |
pronounced "hoffavart" |
health concerns: |
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kennel clubs: |
fci-(Molossoid breed, mountain
type) arba, saku, uk -(working dog
group), ukc-(guarding dog group) |
rescues: |
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