Hovawart Breed description: Character & Co
| Alternate Name | - |
| Origin | Germany |
| Life expectancy | 12 - 17 years |
| Care requirements | high-maintenance |
| Activity level | average |
| FCI group | Molossian type |
| AKC group | Foundation Stock Service |
| KC group | working group |
Character
Usage
Origin
What are typical diseases of Hovawarts?
Since Howavart breeding has to follow strict criteria, hereditary diseases are rare. Hip joint dysplasia, which is common in other large breeds, is also comparatively rare.
What has to be considered when breeding the Hovawart?
If you would like to buy a Hovawart, it is best to ask renowned breeders about their next litters. If a breeder offers a puppy at a bargain price, better stay away from them, since in this case it is possible that the ancestors of the dog suffered from hereditary diseases. Here are some tips on how to find your new family member:
- Inform yourself at the Austrian Club of Hovawart friends about the Hovawart breeding
- Make yourself familiar with the breed at a dog show
- Let the breeder show you the parents
- Take a look at the pedigree
- Make sure that the fur of your puppies is healthy and has a shine to it
A Hovawart puppy can cost up to 1500 Euros. Please do not make your decision based upon 100 Euros less or more spent - but to the breeding itself. You can find many tips for buying a puppy in our magazine.
Appearance and coat of the Hovawart
The Hovawart is relatively slim for its large and strong build. When it starts to move, there is an elegance in its space-consuming walk. Additionally, your four-legged friend has medium-long, slightly wavy fur. Despite the considerable length of its fur, the Hovawart is easy to care for. Since they only have a thin undercoat to warm them, it is enough to regularly brush their coat. Only during the change of coat which happens twice a year, daily grooming is advisable and worth it: This way your home and clothes will stay clean. If you want to buy a Hovawart, you have the choice between three colour shades. In the type with black markings the base fur colour is black and stands out with an especially beautiful shine to it. Medium blond markings lead from the area below the bridge of the nose to the throat. Also typical are the small bright spots above the eyes and the markings below the tail. Furthermore there are black Hovawart, which partly have small markings on the chest or the toes. With semi-blond breed representatives white spots are also permitted according to the breed standard.
What is the average size of the Hovawart?
Males reach 63 to 70 centimetres, bitches 58 to 65 centimetres.
How much does a Hovawart weigh?
While males sometimes weigh a stately 40 kilograms, bitches are about 10 kilograms lighter.
What is the average age of a Hovawart?
The breed can reach an age of up to 12 years.
| Fur length | medium |
| Fur | wavy |
| Ear shape | Triangle |
| Tail | long |
| Anatomy | rugged |
| Size | 58 - 65 cm |
| Weight | 25 - 40 kg |
| Size | 64 - 70 cm |
| Weight | 25 - 40 kg |
| Suitable For | - |
Colors
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