Slovakian Hound Breed description: Character & Co

The dogs have a calm even temperament, are fond of children and obedient to their owners.

Special traits and examples of temperament are:

• Intelligence
• Independence
• liveliness
• Agility
• Endurance

On the other hand, the Kopov is sometimes a very headstrong dog, which belongs in the hands of an experienced dog owner.

Husbandry and training

The breed has a strong need for activity and exercise. Basically, they need hunting, which is what they were bred for, in order to be kept in a manner appropriate to their species. The Kopov is one of the best running dogs of its kind. It can work for hours on the hunt with an unbelievable endurance and independence in flushing, herding and tracking. The Kopov is also known for its innate, very good orientation ability. Even if it has tracked a piece of game for miles in rough terrain, it is guaranteed to find its way back to the starting point or to his hunter. If the dog should run away during the walk because of its distinctive hunting instinct, it is enough to wait there, your dog will find back in any case. However, dog owners who do not keep the dog for hunting should better walk it on a leash. In the education above all a lot of empathy is demanded if one wants to build up a trust relationship to the Kopov. If you meet the dog with harshness, it will refuse any obedience and react stubbornly. But if it accepts his owner as a leader, the Kopov will show all its good qualities.

Care and nutrition

The coat care of the dogs is undemanding. Their short, insensitive coat can be brushed from time to time. Special attention is to be directed however to the claws. On soft forest soil, on which the hunting dog is predominantly on the move, these wear off too little. They must be cut therefore regularly. The diet of the dogs is not demanding. High-quality dry or wet food twice a day is sufficient.

Health and life expectancy

Breed-specific diseases of these original, robust dogs are unknown so far. The life expectancy of healthy dogs is 13 years.

Things to know about the Kopov dog

To learn more about this dog breed, it is recommended to visit the homepage of the Schwarzwildbrackenverein. There you will find information about breeding successes, breeders, puppy placement and purchase possibilities of this breed.