El czechoslovakian wolfdog captivates with its wild appearance and unique beauty. However, it is not well known and for that reason in this post we will present it in all its dimensions.
a breed of fashion
In the Czechoslovakian wolfdog it seems that all the canine beauty and the indomitable spirit of the mountain creatures that always captivate have come together. Likewise, his recent appearance benefits from the arrival of the tape Alpha, where the leading role falls on a dog from this chaste novel.
All this has conspired to make the Czechoslovakian wolfdog fashionable in Spain and in many other countries. This is how more and more people want to have one of these beautiful creatures as a companion dog. The problem is that most of them know almost nothing about this animal.
In such a way that specialists on the subject show that this is not a recommended breed for beginners in handling and raising dogs. This is how the figures of these copies thrown into the street stand out. This is based on the posts of Chandrakant Sanctuary, a foundation dedicated to the rehabilitation and adoption of specimens of this new breed.
Origin of the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog: Dog or Wolf?
If you are one of the many people who have been captivated by the beauty and mystery that this dog expresses, it is worth knowing its origins well. It turns out that this is a fairly new breed. It had its origin in an experiment that was carried out in 1955 in the former Czechoslovakia.
The trial studied the possibility of achieving viable offspring by crossing between wolves and dogs. For this, mating was induced between Carpathian wolves and dogs of the German shepherd breed.
Because dogs are actually a subspecies of the wolf, pups with the ability to reproduce with each other were obtained from such a trial. Thus, the first steps were taken of what would soon be the breed that is now known as the Czechoslovakian wolfdog.
With the culmination of the experiment, the breeding of specimens of those crosses began. The intention was to obtain in these new creatures the best qualities of the two races that gave rise to them. Following that direction, over time the blood was consolidated and already in 1982 the Czechoslovakian wolfdog was recognized as the national breed of the now defunct Republic of Czechoslovakia.
Characteristics of the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
This captivating creature bears a striking resemblance to the wolf, especially in its tall and extremely strong body. Its shape is slightly longer than it is tall, since the relationship between the length of its body and the height at the withers is estimated at 10:9.
Such proportion gives that feeling that they are almost square. While its extremities are long, although the rear ones are thick and the front ones are thin.
Regarding its head, it has a truncated wedge shape, typical of lupoid canines. Without a doubt, it is this part of the body of the Czechoslovakian wolfdog that gives it the greatest resemblance to the wolf. On the other hand, his nose is small and oval, as are his eyes, although somewhat oblique and amber.
His triangular ears, although short and alert, always remind of the wolf in them; the same as his tail, of high insertion. The same is usually carried raised in action and somewhat curved as in the form of a scythe.
As far as the fur is concerned, this is another evocation of the wolf, since it is bristly and slimy. However, the winter is quite different from the summer.
It happens that the winter hair shows an extremely dense inner fleece, which, along with the outer layer, covers the entire body of the Czechoslovakian wolfdog, including the inside of the ear canopy and the area between the fingers. They are a gray color that can range from amber to silvery gray, with a very distinctive light mask.
Size and weight
Specimens of this breed are larger than the average dog. Its minimum height measured at the withers is estimated at 65 cm, in regard to males and 60 cm in females.
While curiously no maximum height limit has been determined. As for the minimum weight for adult males, this is usually 26 kg, which for adult females is calculated at 20 kg.
Czechoslovakian Wolfdog Temperament
Just as the primitive typologies of the wolf emerge in the appearance of the Czechoslovakian wolfdogs, something similar happens with their temperament. For this reason, they are very active and lively dogs, although they are also distrustful, so they tend to react quickly and energetically. The good thing is that they are extremely loyal to people close to them, that is, their owners.
The truth is that due to their direct descent from the masters of the Carpathian forests, they are not very sociable. But it is something that is aggravated by adding its natural and very strong predatory impulse. In such a way that it is important to make them socialize both with people and with other dogs and animals from an early age.
This way there should be no problems. But, although it is not the Most dangerous animal in the world, never forget that these captivating pets come from the wolf.
Czechoslovakian Wolfdog Care
Due to its temperament, the care of the Czechoslovakian wolfdog can become a headache. A problem that can be even greater if it is your hair, when the owner likes very clean furniture. It happens that the summer coat is quite easy to care for, because for this it is enough to brush it twice a week. However, winter hair requires daily brushing.
This is due to the fact that the loss of hair of these creatures is normal, although it is something that is especially acute during times of molting. The good news is that bathing is only required occasionally, which can be when the pet gets dirty. Another thing that you should always keep in mind is that Czechoslovakian wolves require a lot of exercise and a lot of company.
It happens that they are very active dogs and with a marked inclination to live in society, in such a way that they are not dogs to be isolated in a garden. For this reason it is necessary to have the necessary time to give them the exercise and the company they require.
However, their large size, they usually adjust well to life in apartments or flats, as long as they are given enough outdoor activity. This is because they are moderately active indoors. Also, they don't make a lot of noise. In any case, it will always be better to have a large garden or even a farm to have these dogs at ease.
Czechoslovakian wolfdog training
These descendants of wolves can respond quite well to canine training, but as long as it is done properly. The most recommended is positive training, for which the clicker can be used. With this tool, excellent results can be achieved without creating conflicts or setting wrong behavior models.
It is necessary to understand that if these dogs are well socialized, well raised and, of course, live in the correct environment, they generally do not present problems with their behavior. However, with poor socialization or in a stress-generating environment, they become aggressive towards people as well as dogs and other animals.
Not suitable for beginners
So the ideal is that whoever wants one of these animals has experience with Dog training, much better if it is about shepherds. Here we mention some of the main inconveniences that the owners of these dogs can run into:
- intra-sexual aggressiveness: they are competitive with dogs of the same sex.
- They are not "park" pets: They can be conflictive in places where other unknown dogs meet. So it is not advisable to take them to the park to have fun with other dogs.
- destructive behaviors: due to their high intelligence, they need their mind to be highly stimulated. But when this does not happen, they adopt destructive behaviors. That is when they destroy everything they find at home or in the place where they are locked up.
- training difficulties: Because they are sometimes reluctant to interact socially with people, their concentration in training games is less, so it is difficult to educate them.
Czechoslovakian Wolfdog Health
Perhaps due to the crossing of two subspecies, the Czechoslovakian wolfdog has a greater genetic variety than other breeds of dogs. Although this may also be due to an excellent selection, but where there is no doubt, it is a healthier breed than the average canine.
However, there is some predisposition to hip dysplasia, a disease inherited from the German Shepherd. In such a way that, if we give our Czechoslovakian wolfdog all the necessary care, our furry friend will enjoy excellent health.