Human orientation
Medium-high rating: devoted to family and property. Behavior depends on upbringing.
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Slovak watchman
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History of the Slovak Shepherd Dog breed
Origin: Slovakia
Cattle guard from Slovakia, closely related to the Hungarian kuvas; documented since the 17th century. As wolves became fewer and grazing changed, the breed almost disappeared, and the few dogs that remained in the 1950s were carelessly bred. She was revived by Dr. Antonin Gruza with the staff of the veterinary school in Brno. Registered breeding in Czechoslovakia began in 1929, the club began its work in 1933, and the written standard was approved in 1964.
The Slovak watchdog is a large (59-70 cm, 31-44 kg) white guard dog with thick, wavy fur. Lively, alert, fearless; gentle and devoted to family and property. Needs space, early socialization and an experienced owner.
SizeBig
OriginSlovakia
Life is nearby
This is a dog for a private plot with a strong fence, not for an apartment. He feels best in a large family with children and livestock.
Walks
Moderate: space, regular walks and security tasks.
Training
Proud and independent, needs an experienced, calm owner. Early socialization and consistency is a must.
Care
The thick wavy coat sheds profusely once a year, then in the spring it is carefully combed and bathed; the rest of the year is fairly regular maintenance. A parting in the middle of the back is not allowed.
Children
Gentle with the family, but due to the size of contacts with children, especially strangers, under supervision.
Other animals
Defender of livestock, ready to face predators - bears and wolves. Be careful with other people's animals.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
Medium-low rating: independent watchman.
Zooaggression
Average score: protector of livestock, wary of strangers.
Health and reproductive risks
There is no comparable survival estimate for the breed in the British cohort used. The absence of the mentioned risk does not prove the absence of hereditary diseases.
Ease of care
Low rating: Thick white coat and size.
Health
Breed screening
Breed screening: little is known about the hereditary diseases of the "Slovakian Chuvach" breed. The breeder is asked for documents with the results of examinations of both parents and current recommendations of the club.
Locomotor apparatus
Musculoskeletal apparatus: for the breed "Slovakian Chuvach", the load is selected according to age and condition. Limping, pain or reluctance to move is a reason to consult a veterinarian.
Eyes and heart
The condition of the eyes and heart is included in the routine examination. The frequency of special examinations is determined according to the recommendations of the club and the veterinarian. Ask the breeder what tests the parents have passed.
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