Czechoslovakian Vlcak
Also called Československý vlčák, Czechoslovakian Vlciak and Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
- Better with older children
- Needs space
- Needs lots of exercise
- Sheds a lot
The Czechoslovakian Vlcak is an intelligent and alert breed with an athletic build and a thick, coarse coat. They are an intelligent and highly trainable working dog that is used in many different roles, including as a guard dog, search and rescue, and police dog. The Czech Vlcak is also known for its outstanding loyalty and devotion to its owners.
- Weight
- 44–88 lb (20–40 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 24–28 in (60–70 cm)
- Life span
- 12–16 years
- Exercise
- About 120 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Double
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Better with older children
- Other dogs: Wary of other dogs
- Strangers: Very wary of strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Very energetic
- Apartment living: Not suited to apartments
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Regular brushing
- Shedding: Sheds a lot
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Alert
Fearless
Independent
Loyal
Persistent
Suspicious of strangers
Coat colours
Dark gray with light mask, silver-gray and yellowish-gray
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 57–88 lb (26–40 kg) | 44–57 lb (20–26 kg) |
| Height | 26–28 in (65–70 cm) | 24–26 in (60–65 cm) |
Recognized by
Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
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Sources
- Česky Vlčák - Complete Breed Guide | Furry Critter Network (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standard | Guardian of the Carpathian (opens in a new tab)
- Official Breed Standard | The Czechoslovakian (opens in a new tab)
- Czechoslovakian Wolfdog - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards : Czechoslovakian Vlcak | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Czechoslovakian Wolfdog: Your Complete Guide - Dog Academy (opens in a new tab)
- Czechoslovakian Wolfdog Breed Information & Insights | Basepaws (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).