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Saarloos Wolfdog |
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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: |
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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:
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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 |
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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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