Slovakia is a small country in central Europe. It is landlocked and bordered by Austria, Poland, Ukraine, Hungary, and the Czech Republic. And from hounds to wolfdogs Slovakia has created some of the most unique canines on the planet. So here are the Slovakian dog breeds and what you’ll want to know about each of them.
Slovak Cuvac
An impressive canine, to say the least, this Slovakian shepherd dog has the strength and tenacity to protect livestock from wolves and bears. It is also used as a guard dog, especially on farms.
Its dense all-white coat not only protects it from the extreme weather conditions in the Slovakian mountains but also allows it to be easily distinguished from dangerous predators even at night. The Slovak Cuvac dog is believed to be descended from Arctic wolves.
Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog is the result of a breeding experiment that originally crossed a German Shepherd and a Carpathian Wolf. And with a subsequent breeding program and a lot of work, the breed that we know today was later developed. The Slovak Wolfdog has the combined traits of both wolves and domestic dogs.
It has a wolf-like appearance, is unbelievably loyal to its master, excellent endurance, quick reaction time, and is fearless in the face of danger. Because of its natural pack instincts, it makes a very loving family pet, however, it does require an experienced owner who is familiar with the specific needs of this totally unique Slovak dog breed.
Slovak Rough-Haired Pointer
The Weimaraner was the main foundation breed used to create the Slovak Rough-Haired Pointer. And this can be clearly seen in the similar coat color and the breed’s general appearance. In addition, wire-haired breeds such as the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Bohemian Wire-Haired Pointing Griffon (a Czech breed) were used as well.
This is a lean and muscular Slovakian hunting dog breed that can be used to hunt in a wide variety of terrains. The Slovak Rough-Haired Pointer is highly versatile and can point, retrieve, and track game animals from small to large.
Slovakian Hound
This is a medium-sized scenthound that has a black coat with tan markings. It is also known as the Black Forest Hound or in Slovakia as the Slovenský Kopov. While it is a well-known and popular hunting hound in its home country it is rarely seen outside of Slovakia.
The Slovakian Hound is known for its stamina when following a scent trail and has an exceptional sense of direction. This is also a highly intelligent breed which is one of the reasons that it specializes in hunting wild boar and dangerous predators.
Cierny Sery
The Ciery Sery is a medium-size dog with erect ears and a solid black coat. It is a highly active and athletic canine that is easy to train. It therefore can be used for a wide variety of jobs. While fearless in the face of danger it has a well-balanced temperament. It is gentle with children and the elderly and makes a devoted family companion.
The Cierny Sery comes in three coat types: short, long, and rough. This is one of the youngest Slovakian dog breeds as it was first nationally registered in Slovakia in 2001.
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