Hovawart Breed Profile
Hovawart Breed Profile
Hovawart Character
The Hovawart is a calm and even-tempered breed and is extremely gentle and affectionate. He is OK with children and trainable, though this must be done with a firm hand and patience. He rarely barks, but when he does it is loud and deep! The Breed Standard describes them as "Versatile, companion and working dog. Adaptable, devoted, self-confident, agile and resilient."
Hovawart Size
Standard stipulates that height: dogs: 63-70 cm, bitches: 58-65 cm. Weight: dogs: 30-40 kg, bitches: 25-35 kg.
Hovawart Health
Generally a healthy breed.
Hovawart Special Care
He needs regular exercise and plenty of room to run. They are an extremely intelligent dog and so need loads of mental stimulation. Puppies are rare so expect a wait.
Remember! All breed profiles are general and every dog is an individual.