Hovawart

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Summary

The Hovawart is a German breed developed as a versatile farm and watch dog, known for their loyalty and protective nature. They are intelligent, affectionate with family, and require a good amount of exercise and training.

Origin and Purpose

Developed in Germany as a versatile farm dog and watch dog.

Appearance

Dimensions

Gender	Height	Weight
Female	23-27 inches (58-65 cm)	55-88 pounds (25-40 kg)
Male	25-28 inches (63-70 cm)	66-99 pounds (30-45 kg)

Coat

Attribute	Notes
Color	Black and gold, black, or blonde
Type	Long, slightly wavy, dense
Length	Long

Care

Attribute	Notes
Shedding	Moderate
Grooming	Weekly brushing
Drooling	Low

Body

Attribute	Notes
Head	Strong and broad
Skull	Strong
Ears	Triangular, hanging down
Eyes	Dark brown
Nose	Black
Muzzle	Strong
Teeth	Complete and scissor bite
Neck	Strong and muscular
Forequarters	Well-muscled
Fore Legs	Straight
Hindquarters	Strong and well-muscled
Hind Legs	Straight
Feet	Rounded
Tail	Long and bushy, carried high when excited
Gait	Ground covering

Temperament

Loyal, intelligent, confident, protective and playful.

Social

Attribute	Notes
Affectionate with Family	Very affectionate
Good with Children	Good with children
Good with Dogs	Good with dogs when socialized
Good with Cats	May tolerate cats if raised together
Openness to Strangers	Reserved with strangers
Playfulness Level	High
Protective Nature	Very Protective
Adaptability Level	Adaptable

Working Roles

Guard dog, Search and Rescue, Therapy

Exercise Needs

High

Health

Generally healthy, prone to hip and elbow dysplasia

Additional Notes

Requires early socialization and training. Can be independent-minded.

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