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The Canine Chronicles Directory
Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog is also known as the Czech Wolfdog. They are tall, light
and strong. The head is cone-shaped with a lightly domed forehead and a moderate
stop. The eyes are narrow and are amber in color. The ears are held erect and are
narrow, short and triangular-shaped. The neck is muscular and the chest is full.
The tail is set high, is bushy and hangs down when at rest and sickle when in action.
The coat of this unique breed is straight and close-lying. There is an abundant
undercoat during the winter. Coat colors include wolf coloring or silver-gray with
a light mask.
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Temperament
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The Czech Wolfdog is intelligent, lively, active and quick. This breed is fearless,
courageous and maintains a pleasant sounding howl. They bond strongly with their
family including family pets, but strangers should beware. Encounters with strange
animals may result in a confrontation. Czech Wolfdogs have an intense instinct to
hunt when they are pups; however, this should be discouraged in order to prevent
an aggressive adult. Adolescent puppies tend to be a handful, but females are generally
easy to control. This breed is extremely good at trailing a scent. They have a low
tendency to bark, which makes them poor watchdogs.
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Height, Weight
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Height: 24-30" ; Weight: 44-77 lbs.
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Health Problems
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This breed is usually very hardy, but may occasionally suffer from hip dysplasia.
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Living Conditions
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The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog needs lots of space to exercise. They need an experienced
and firm owner who lives in a rural area. They do not get along well with other
neighboring dogs.
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Exercise
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This breed has a lot of energy that needs to be expelled with exercise.
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Life Expectancy
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About 10-12 years
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Grooming
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This breed is easy to groom with occasional brushing.
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Origin
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The Czech Wolfdog originated in the former Czechoslovakian Republic in 1955. During
an experiment, the Carpathian Timberwolf was crossed with the German Shepherd and
the Wolfdog was created. Though steps were taken to create a dog with the best traits
of both breeds, the experiment was not a total success. Some Wolfdogs today still
exhibit some of the undesired traits of the wolf, including shyness, training difficulties
and aggression towards strange animals. The breed is recognized by the FCI, the
UKC and has been accepted for recording in the AKC Foundation Stock Service®.
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Group
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AKC/FSS Herding, UKC Herding Dog
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