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Hovawart

    height of a hovawart dog
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:  
ideal for: family, companion, guarding, watchdog, tracking, rescue, outdoors, cooler climates
good with kids? yes
life expectancy: 12-14 yrs  
of interest: pronounced "hoffavart"
health concerns:  
kennel clubs: fci-(Molossoid breed, mountain type) arba, saku, uk -(working dog group), ukc-(guarding dog group)
rescues:    
 
 
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