Hovawart
Also called Hovie
- Great with kids
- Needs space
The Hovawart is a large and powerful breed of dog that was originally bred in Germany for guarding and protecting property. They are intelligent, loyal, and protective, and make excellent guard dogs.
- Weight
- 55–88 lb (25–40 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 23–28 in (58–70 cm)
- Life span
- 10–14 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Long, Double
- Origin
- Germany
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Regular brushing
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Calm
Confident
Devoted
Loyal
Protective
Versatile
Coat colours
Black, black and gold and blonde (gold)
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 66–88 lb (30–40 kg) | 55–77 lb (25–35 kg) |
| Height | 25–28 in (63–70 cm) | 23–26 in (58–65 cm) |
Recognized by
Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Hovawart
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- Life span:12–15 years
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Sources
- Breed Standard - Hovawart Club (FCI) (opens in a new tab)
- Hovawart | Breed Standards | The Kennel Club (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards : Hovawart | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Hovawart - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Hovawart dog health, hereditary issues & lifespan (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).