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