Czeslovakian Wolfdog

Czeslovakian Wolfdog Other Names

Cesky Vlcak

Czeslovakian Wolfdog Native Country

Czech Republic

Czeslovakian Wolfdog Breed Description

Head: Obtuse cone-shape. Slightly domed forehead. Stop moderately pronounced. Rectangular nose bridge. Oval nose.
Ears: Held erect. Narrow, short, triangular.
Eyes: Narrow, set obliquely in the skull. Amber color.
Body: Robust. Rectangular body outline. Smooth, muscular neck. Full chest. Short, muscular loin. Short, slightly sloped croup. Rectangular.
Tail: Set on high, hanging straight down at rest. Sickle tail when in action.
Hair: Straight, close-lying. Undercoat is abundant in winter.
Coat: Wolf coloring or silvery gray with characteristic light mask. Light hairs at the base of the neck and on the chest. Dark gray mask is tolerated.
Size: Dog: at least 65 cm. (25.5 in).Bitch: at least 60 cm (23.5 in).
Weight: Dog: at least 26 kg. (57.5 lb). Bitch: at least 20 kg (44 lb).

Czeslovakian Wolfdog History

In 1955, German Shepherds and Carpathian wolves were crossed in Czechoslovakia. In 1965, a project to selectively breed this animal was undertaken in the hope of combining the best of the wolf and the dog. In 1982, the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog was recognized as a national breed by the Czechoslovakian Committee of Breeder Associations. In 1994, the FCI recognized the breed. A few Ceskoslovensky Vlcak have been introduced in France since that time.

Czeslovakian Wolfdog Behavior

This eager, extremely active dog has great endurance and quick reflexes. He is bold and courageous. While he is exceptionally loyal to his owner, he is distant and wary around strangers (men in particular). His sense of smell is considerably more developed than that of most dogs. With his powers of dissuasion, perhaps this breed should be trained as a guard and defense dog.

Czeslovakian Wolfdog Advice

This Wolfdog should be owned only by individuals who have an excellent understanding of animal behavior.

Czeslovakian Wolfdog Function

Guard and defense dog.