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Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
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Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
(Slovak Wolfdog) (Czech Wolfdog) (Ceskoslovensky
Vlcak)
JOLLY z Molu Es
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Description |
This is a relatively new breed of dog, which can boast
neither hundreds of years of tradition nor the names of famous rulers or
eminent personalities who bred it or owned it. Nevertheless, it attracts
attention wherever it appears. Nobody doubts, not for a moment, that these
dogs are of the most distinguished origin. Their mother is Nature.
It
looks like a wolf. It is tall but light and strong. Its straight
thick
hair is wolf-like gray with a typical white mask. It will size you up confidently, with its light eyes,
set obliquely. It does not look at its owner; it knows exactly, at every
moment, where its master is and what he is doing. It pays attention rather
to its surroundings - it wants to have a good view. It can run a 62
miles (100 kilometers) easily, has a great sense of direction, and reacts with
lightening speed. No trail is too difficult for it to follow. No
matter whether it is raining or freezing or whether it is day or night.
There's nothing it could not manage if it wants to. Every year coming the new
puppies from two mother's countries - Czech Republic and Slovak Republic.
The first breedings were recorded in Austria, Slovenia, and Hungary;
animals were imported to a number of countries. The dogs are shown every year at
the leading dog shows and exhibitions.
Both the build and the hair of the Czechoslovak Wolfdog are reminiscent of
a wolf. The lowest dewlap height is 26 inches (65 cm.) for a dog and
24 inches (60 cm.) for a bitch and there is no upper limit. The body frame is rectangular, ratio of the
height to length is 9:10 or less. The expression of the head must indicate the
sex. Amber eyes set obliquely and short upright ears of a triangle shape are
its characteristic features. The set of teeth is complete (42); very strong;
both scissors-shaped and plier-shaped setting of the dentition is acceptable.
The spine is straight, strong in movement, with a short loin. The chest is large, rather flat than barrel-shaped.
The belly is strong
and drawn in. The back is short, slightly sloped, the tail is high set; when
freely lowered it reaches the tarsuses. The fore limbs are straight, and
narrow set, with the paws slightly turned out, with a long radius and metacarpus.
The hind limbs are muscular with a long calf and instep. The color of the hair is from yellow-gray to
silver-gray, with a light
mask. The hair is straight, close and very thick. Czechoslovak Wolfdog is a
typical tenacious canterer; its movement is light and harmonious, its
steps are long. |
Temperament
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Lively, very active, capable of endurance, docile with
quick reactions. Fearless and courageous. Suspicious, yet does not attack
without
cause. Shows tremendous loyalty towards his master. Resistant to weather
conditions. Versatile in his use. The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog is very playful. Without proper leadership it can be temperamental; it
learns easily. We can admire its all-around qualities rather than its
specialization. However, we should not expect it should train
spontaneously, the behavior of the CsV is strictly purposeful - it is necessary to
find motivation for training. The most frequent cause of failure is usually the
fact that the human is not as strong minded as the dog, lacking leadership and/or the dog is tired out with long useless repetitions of the same exercise, which results in the loss of motivation.
These dogs have
admirable senses and are very good at following trails. They are really independent
and can cooperate in the pack with a special purposefulness. If
required, they can easily shift their activity to the night hours. The independent
work of the pack without the necessary control of a man was the reason for
their use in the army. Sometimes problems can occur during their training
when barking is required. Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs have a much wider range
of means of expressing themselves and in some situations barking is unnatural for them; they try to communicate with their masters in other
ways. Generally, to teach CsVs stable and reliable performance takes a bit
more time than it does to teach traditional specialized breeds. The
Czechoslovakian Wolfdog can be a bit dog aggressive if the humans are not displaying the proper authority. It is not generally
trustworthy with other pets. It is usually good with children, but suspicious
and watchful with strangers. |
Height, Weight
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Height: Dogs, at least 26 inches (65 cm.) Bitches, at least
24 inches (60 cm.)
Weight: Dogs, at least 54 pounds (26 kg.) Bitches, at least 44 pounds (20 kg.) |
Health Problems |
Generally a healthy, hardy breed. Prone to hip
dysplasia. |
Living Conditions |
The CzW will do okay in an apartment if it is
sufficiently exercised. It is moderately active indoors and will do best
with a large yard. Well-suited for cold climates. |
Exercise |
This breed needs a lot of daily exercise and adequate
space. They need to be taken on a daily, long,
brisk walk where the dog is made to heel beside or behind the human holding the lead, as in a dog's mind the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human. |
Life Expectancy |
Interbreeding dog and wolf has brought very long life expectancy
- wolfdogs live about 12-16 years. |
Grooming |
This breed sheds heavily twice a year. Bathing
is most unnecessary, as the coat sheds dirt readily. Dry shampoo
occasionally. This dog is clean and odorless. |
Origin |
In the year 1955 a biological experiment took place in
the CSSR of that time, namely, the crossing of a German Shepherd Dog with a
Carpathian
Wolf. The experiment established that the progeny of the mating of a male
dog to a female wolf as well as that of male wolf to female dog, could be
reared. The overwhelming majority of the products of these mating possessed the
genetic requirements for continuation of breeding. In the year 1965, after
the ending of the experiment, a plan for the breeding of this new
breed was worked out. This was to combine the usabelqualities of the wolf with the
favorable qualities of the dog. In the year 1982, the Czechoslovakian
Wolfdog, through the general committee of the breeder's associations
of the CSSR of that time, was recognized as a national breed. |
Group |
Herding |
Recognition |
FCI, APRI, ACR, DRA |
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
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NANCY ŠEDÁ EMINENCE - Photo Courtesy of Club of breeders (and friends) of Czechoslovakian wolfdog.
HOKY Z MOLU ES - Photo Courtesy of Club of breeders (and friends) of Czechoslovakian wolfdog.
Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
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Thanks to Margo Peron for helping Dog Breed Info with this information. Kennel
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