The Slovensky Cuvac is a powerful, calm, and loyal flock guardian dog. It has been said that once a Cuvac has learned something, it never forgets it. this type of breed needs a dominant owner who understands the instinct of a flock guardian dog. Slovensky Cuvacs are fairly large dogs. It’s also a very heavy seasonal shredder. The Slovensky Cuvac is a natural guardian of its family, especially of the children.
The Slovensky Cuvac History
Slovak Rough-haired Pointer has a rustic appearance with regular shape, strong legs, a deep muzzle, and large pendant ears. FCI developed the standard for this breed. The Eyes of young Slovak Rough-haired Pointers may be “azure” and amber for adults. Their Nose and eyelids are dark. Slovak Rough-haired Pointers have an intelligent and alert expression. Chest and Feet are white. Coat has both lighter and darker shades to the point of speckling.
Where did the Slovensky Cuvac Come From?
They originally came from the Czechoslovakian Mountains back as the 17th century. A man by the name of Dr. Antonin Hruza of the Brno School of Veterinary Medicine saved the breed with his successful breeding program after World War II.
What Were They Bred For?
Breeders created the Slovensky Cuvac to be a flock guardian. Their are other tasks these dogs are good at such as hunting big game, border patrol and search and rescue.
Are They a Pure Breed?
Yes.
Slovensky Cuvacs at a Glance
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This is a larger dog with thick longer fur for colder climates. These dogs are always solid white with a long tail. It’s tail also has long white fur.
Breed Standard
Slovensky Cuvac Size
These dogs are typically 23-27.5 inches tall at the withers.
Height measurements are always from the ground to the highest point of a dog’s shoulder blades. The highest point on a dogs shoulder-blades are known as the withers.
Weight
- Male: 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg)
- Female: 67 pounds (30.5 kg)
Grooming
These dogs have a lot of fur and can be brushed weekly. They should be brushed more during shedding season. They should als have the occassional bath to keep them clean. Also make sure to check their nails and teeth. Check their ears to make sure they don’t get wax or debris buildup.
Do They Drool?
Yes. These dogs can tend to drool more than average due to the size and shape if their mouth.
Best Climate for the Slovensky Cuvac
This dog has a very thick coat for colder climates and has less tolerance in heat but high tolerance in cold.
Temperament
The Slovak Cuvac is a powerful, calm, loyal flock guardian. It’s a defender of its territory and owner. These dogs have been known to be dramatically affectionate with members of their own family, but reserved with and even suspicious of strangers. They are good companion of a family and children. this breed can be stubborn with an independent nature, and it needs a proper training with a trainer who is dominant in training and can understand the nature of a flock guardian dog.
How Easy are They to Train?
Slovensky Cuvac is a stubborn with independent nature, with that characteristics it needs a proper training and it needs a good, firm and dominant trainer.
Do They Tolerate Other Pets?
This dog has no problem with other pets, they are friendly to children and pets.
Are They Good for Families?
Slovensky Cuvac is good for families. They are friendly and protective to the family may it be a human or animals. They can be stubborn but with a consistent approach they can be trained.
Do They Have a Strong Prey Drive?
This type of dog is a flock guardian dog, with his attitude their is a tendency that they are not good companion to other animals most especially if that animal is a threat to his family.
Are They Social With Other People?
8- Slovensky Cuvac is a friendly dog to his family. sometimes reserve to a stranger but a good companion.
Is The Slovensky Cuvac Good for New Owners?
Slovensky Cuvac is not advisable for an average owner.
Health
This type of dog is a healthy dog but has a minor healthy issue of Hypoallergenic.
The Slovensky Cuvac Lifespan
11-13 years
Health Issues
Slovensky Cuvac may sometimes experience a minor Hypoallergenic issues and sometimes Hip dysplasia due to its active energy.
Exercise
Slovensky cuvac is type of dogs that need a lot of exercise. They are happy if they are allowed to roam around outside all day.
Slovensky Cuvac Rescues
No available information on rescue groups.
