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Saarloos Wolfdog

    height of a saarloos wolfdog
group: herding height: m 25.59-29.53" / 65 to 75 cm, f 23.62-27.56" / 60 to 70 cm
weight: 79.37-99.21 lbs / 36-45 kg
types:  
colors: gray, agouti, brown, white or cream
physical traits: strong resemblance to the wolf
hair type: in winter profuse undercoat dominates; in summer guard hair of topcoat predominates.
personality/
temperament:
faithful, reliable, pleasant, intelligent, careful, alert, affectionate, attentive, lively, energetic, proud, independent, not submissive, free-spirited. reliable and devoted to master. rarely barks. suspicious of strangers. most lack attack impulse. advances by strangers and unknown situations may cause some to flee, giving them the appearance of nervousness. some may be aggressive or overly shy
maintenance/
special needs:

easy to train. does not like to be kenneled, brush regularly and keep ears clean. comes into season only once a year. gets along with other dogs
nickname: Saarlooswolfhond
origination: The Netherlands
bred for: to bring back natural qualities back into German Shepherd breed
identifying traits: most have yellow eyes
ideal for: companion, house dog, family, not good for guarding,
good with kids? yes, but supervise as with any large dog
life expectancy: 13-14 yrs  
of interest: created by Leendert Saarloos (1884-1969) from a mix of a Prussian-type German Shepherd and a Siberian wolf to 'breed natural qualities back into the German Shepherd' in order to 'produce a better working dog'. good sense of smell
health concerns: heupdysplasie and eye deviations
kennel clubs: fci- (sheepdogs and cattledogs breed group)
rescues:    
     
 
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