The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog is the result of intentional breeding through experimentation.
Dog Breed :
Czechoslovakian Wolfdog.
Dog Type:
Herding/ AKC Foundation Breed.
Breed Size:
Medium.
Average Adult Height:
26 inches.
Average Adult Weight:
54 lbs.
Availability:
Some Difficulty locating outside of Czechoslovakia (Czech and Slovak Republics).
Short History:
In 1955 the CSSR the crossed a German Shepherd with a Carpathian Wolf, wich resulted in the Wolfdog. The experiment ascertained that the offspring of mating a male dog to a female wolf as well as vice versa could be cared for. The vast majority of the puppies from these mating possessed the genetic requirements to continue breeding.
In 1965 a plan for the expanded and deliberate breeding of this new breed was laid out. This was to combine the usable qualities of the wolf with the preferred qualities of the dog.
In 1982, the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog, through a committee of the breeder's association of the CSSR, was formally recognized as the national breed. During the breeding process, the best breeding dogs got developed away from the Czech side of the line. This is due to Slovak breeders not being under strong pressure to produce particular hybrids for the army, as were the Czech breeders, and could work on unifying the external traits of the new breed.
The Vice-commander of the experimental home base or kennels, Major Frantisek Rosik, now the honorary president of the Slovak Club of Breeders of the Czechoslovak Wolfdog in Bratislava, without a doubt should have the utmost credit for the improvement of the breed.
Description:
Both the build and the hair of the Czechoslovak Wolfdog are that of a Carpathian wolf. The height averages 26 inches for a dog and 24 inches for a bitch. The head must indicate the sex. Its straight thick hair is wolf-like gray with a typical white mask. It measure you confidently, with its light eyes, set at an angle.
It does not waste time to look at its master; it knows exactly, where its master is and what he is doing. It pays acute attention to its surroundings to have a good view. The coat comes in the colors from a yellow-gray to a silver-gray. The coat is straight, close and thick. The Czechoslovak Wolfdog is a typical stubborn canterer; its movement is light and harmonious, its steps are long and deliberate.
Temperament:
Vigorous, very energetic, capable of extensive endurance, passive with quick reactions. Obviously fearless and courageous while still holding onto a Suspicious nature, however they do not attack without cause. Shows tremendous loyalty to his master; Versatile in his use;The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog is very playful and temperamental; it learns easily but will only train with motivation to do so; positive reinforcement is necessary with this breed. The most frequent cause of training failure is the dog is tired of numerous long repetitions of the same exercise, which results in the loss of attention and motivation.
Common Ailments:
Generally a healthy, and sturdy breed with long life they can be prone to hip dysplasia.
Grooming/Physical Needs:
This breed sheds heavily every 6 months. Bathing is unnecessary, as the coat sheds dirt readily. At most a dry shampoo occasionally. This dog is clean and odorless.
Special Abilities/Talents:
Run 62 miles easily;great sense of direction; lightening speed and reaction; attentive to surroundings and master(s).
Czechoslovakian Wolfdog is an amazing breed strategically bred for temperament and protection. These work dogs have been used in many facets of Czech and Slovak society.
