Czechoslovakian wolf dog: history of origin, characteristics of character and content

If you want to get a devoted, determined friend and at the same time test yourself, your patience and self-control, strength of character, then it is difficult to find a better option than a puppy of a Czech wolf. Years of painstaking work will pay off with interest, and you will get a handsome man with a muscular, toned body, strong and impetuous, with an unusual and penetrating gaze of inquisitive yellow eyes.

Wise nature has taken care to preserve the indestructible independence in the breed, requiring mutual respect. Treat your pet as a person, and you will experience true pleasure from communicating with a true friend.

The now-famous Czechoslovakian wolf dog is called differently: the Czech wolf-wolf (wolfdog), wolfhund. Less commonly, it is a wolf-dog, that is, an animal obtained from a dog and a wolf.

The appearance of such a hybrid with the best qualities of a wild beast and a domestic dog is a task with a long and interesting history. It is known that wolf ways existed in antiquity, as evidenced by archaeological measurements of the remains of animals that are thousands of years old. Most likely, such a cross occurred involuntarily, as a result of natural oddities.

The first targeted experiments on breeding wolfhounds were carried out in the 14th century by German breeders. Moreover, wild animals crossed with different breeds of dogs, for example, with poodles. Strange as it may seem, the experiment was crowned with relative success - about 200 puppies were born.

In 1766, now in England, scientists made an attempt to cross the wolf and the shepherd. The first unique litter (9 puppies) was given the name “Pomeranian dog”. Some of the puppies were bought up by the English nobility, the other entered the menageries.

A more successful attempt was the work of the Dutch breeder Lander Sarlos, who decided to create a cross between a she-wolf and a German shepherd. Persistent breeding activity of the scientist lasted from 1930 and was successful in 1975 - the breed was recognized by the Dutch club, and in 1990 received international recognition.

The Czech Wolf Wolf is one of the best representatives of the Wolfhounds. Pets of the Czech breeder Karel Hartl saw the light in 1955, during the crossing of specially selected specimens of German shepherds and Carpathian wolves. The offspring proved to be suitable for subsequent breeding. The scientist's persistent breeding activity lasted 10 years, and the resulting specimens satisfied the main qualities of a military dog.

Wolves were used to carry out border service since 1965, but the standard for the breed was adopted only in 1998 - the Czechs were in no hurry to advertise a new breed of wolf-breeds.

Basically Czech Wolfhund sociable, extremely agile, hardy, with excellent reaction, fearless.

In domestic practice, Perm wolf methods obtained by order of the government gained fame. Domestic breeders naturally managed to mate a she-wolf and a male German shepherd. The resulting offspring turned out to be successful, since his further socialization was productive. Today, the breed is successfully used in various law enforcement agencies of the Russian Federation.

The Czech wolfdog has remarkable characteristics.

• Typical weight males start at 26–28 kg. Females weigh less - 20–22 kg. The final weight limits of the breed are not fixed by the standard.
• Sizes at the withers in males 65–67 cm, in females - 60–62 cm. The minimum boundaries of the standard are indicated. In other words, the parameters of an adult Czechoslovakian wolfdog may well exceed these sizes.
• The breed is characterized by a zonal type of color, with gray, silver, yellowish-gray or reddish hues. A characteristic light “mask” stands out on the muzzle of the dogs. The inner side of the neck and chest have light marks.
• Average dog lives about 13-18 years.
• Of the characteristics of the character of a wolfdog, there are: desire for independence, loyalty and devotion to the owner. The breed is decisive, hardy and physically perfectly developed.
• Top quality wolfhounds in harmony with high intelligence and a tendency to independent, instant actions. For example, a wolfdog is always ready to help a drowning person even without an appropriate host command.
• The limits of the security and watch deposits of the breed are endless, wolfdog - a born and faithful guard of any object (from an apartment to slippers).
• Grasp among the vlchaks is phenomenal, the strength of their bite is several times greater than the strength of any domesticated brethren.
• Sense of smell Wolfhund is naturally strong. They are able to smell subtle odors over vast distances. No wonder wolves can distinguish a healthy person from a patient with cancer by the smell of blood.
• High level of psychological stamina Vlchakov determines their speedy adaptation to new conditions. In confined spaces, the animal becomes aggressive.

The following officially recognized facts are indicative.

• Unusually high stamina. A wolfdog can easily walk a distance of 100 km at a speed of up to 12 km / h, with no signs of fatigue at the end of the route. The proposal to continue the race will accept with excitement.
• Great power. Two dogs, even at the age of 12, harnessed to a sled, will easily take their owner.
• The specific, wolfish move is striking in its lightness.. The movement is harmonious, with wide steps. Most wolves are amblers (when running, they rearrange one-sided paws).
• The wolfdog is not able to bark - he howls. At the same time, it has a wide range of ways of self-expression - a rich body language, a diverse technique of growls, whines and, less commonly, grunts.

Czech wolfhounds inherited from their ancestors a penchant for nightlife. They hardly recognize the dominance of the owner and are less manageable in comparison with other breeds. That is why they require professional, thorough training from a very young age. Only in this case they are firmly attached to the owner, whose change is almost impossible.

In addition, the wolfdogs are extremely distrustful of strangers, and when a new family member appears, they get used to it for a long time. Often this takes years.

Czech wolfdogs treat children differently. Sometimes they are extremely loyal, but they can be irritable towards them if the child is too obsessive. Therefore, it is better to keep the dog in families where children are older than 10 years.

Like born hunters, wolfdogs tend to hunt for cats, squirrels, rats, and other animals. Individual instances may well be dangerous for their good "neighbors", with whom they lived for a long time. One should be prepared for such features of the breed and try to minimize their potentially annoying factors.

Wolfdogs have a unique character, which makes the breed special, unlike dogs or wolves. They are very dedicated. Animals consider the flock to be their priority and are ready to sacrifice their lives for fellow humans.

Nature endowed wolves with the ability to maintain composure in the most extreme situations, which in many respects contributes to making independent decisions in the absence of the owner.

The dog’s temperament is lively and impetuous, with instant reaction. A vigilant and reliable guard, the wolfdog guards objects until a direct master's instruction. In this, an innate distrust of outsiders helps him. Wolfhund cannot be bribed to unauthorized persons by any goodies or otherwise attracted to him. The dog is always alert and alert, constantly monitoring the environment and surroundings.

Interesting that unlike Russian wolf-breeds, their Czech counterparts get along more easily with pets and even cats.

The main disadvantage of the breed remains a low level of controllability. Breeders and dog handlers failed to bring the breed to full obedience. Given the strength and size of the animal, this factor requires special attention.

The disadvantages of the breed include it natural independence.

The advantages of the breed are obvious:

• devotion, a pronounced tendency to self-sacrifice for the sake of the life of the owner;
• high intelligence and ability to immediately respond to changes in the situation;
• determination, high physical condition, excellent security and guard inclinations;
• complete integrity;
• tactful sociability.

Only an experienced dog handler, a clear leader with a strong character, can cope with an independent and strong spirit pet.

The Czechoslovakian wolfdog is picky in content, able to tolerate heat and extremely low temperatures. For this reason, most often they are kept in the fresh air. It is contraindicated to keep the wolf species on a chain, and it should be kept in a special enclosure with a reliable fence. The castle will not hurt - a wise wolfman can easily master simple bolts, and even more so is able to make out barriers made of wood.

The enclosure is equipped with a booth, the entrance to which is usually closed with a sealed material that protects the "house" in windy and rainy weather. The wolves are extremely inquisitive and do not mind tasting everything on the tooth. It is useless to scold him for gnawed furniture.

Caring for a decent dog should be appropriate, especially with regard to grooming, management and control. Compliance with a number of simple rules in the process of caring for a dog is mandatory.

• Regularity of long walks - at least twice a day (in a muzzle). Particular attention should be paid to the socialization of young animals. Walking in crowded places is useful for this purpose. The puppy must get used to the street sounds and behavior of people.
• Bathing not particularly relevant for the wolf breed, as its coat is not particularly prone to contamination. The dog is not afraid of water and bathes with pleasure.
• Systematically - at least once a month in the winter and once a couple of weeks in the summer - the dog needs clean your ears.
• Twice a year, the animal molts, molting occurs extremely abundantly - almost the entire layer of undercoat falls out. To improve the quality and accelerate the replacement of wool, it is recommended that water proceduresat the end of which, using a compressor, the dog’s wool is thoroughly blown with warm air. This helps to eliminate hair loss, prevents the formation of tangles and various skin irritations.
• Claw trimming - a feasible procedure for the dog itself. To do this, it is important to provide him with quality walking on various surfaces and with various obstacles. For home conditions, help the dog in shortening the claws will be required, for which special forceps are used.
• Teeth Wolfhounds and especially fangs require regular cleaning, which is usually carried out in veterinary clinics.

After receiving the young in the nursery, you should remember what and how they fed him - the nutrition strategy must be maintained. This contributes to better adaptation of the puppy in new, unusual conditions for him. Next, use one of two feeding routes.

1. Natural option provides a diet rich in meat, with the inclusion of curd products, eggs, kefir, boiled offal and low-fat seafood.
2. Ready Meal Option using industrial feeds (premium or super-premium level). There is a more balanced menu that saturates the body of the animal with useful substances.

Czech wolfdogs are dogs with wolf health, and thanks to breeding work they do not have hereditary diseases. Nevertheless, the "Achilles' heel" is present here in the form of a certain tendency among wolf species to the occurrence of defects (non-hereditary nature) in the musculoskeletal system. Often they determine the incorrect formation of the hip joints, developing on the basis of a number of factors:

• errors in nutrition;
• the diet is poor in calcium;
• lack of physical activity;
• lack of daily walks;
• low-quality cure for injuries;
• sliding floor covering.

Vaccinations are relevant because they really protect pets from unpleasant pathologies. The schedule of vaccinations for wolves is similar to the schedule of German shepherds:

• vaccinate a pet at the age of one month;
• after 34 weeks after the first vaccination;
• about a year old.

To educate a true friend, you need to make a lot of effort, time, patience and perseverance - the breed is not easy. An emotional, naturally intelligent dog will persistently and creatively attempt to outwit the owner in order to distance himself from the training. Monotony quickly bores her. It is important to show perseverance and firmness, not giving the pet the opportunity to dictate their conditions.

In this sense, the following recommendations are relevant.

• You should not raise your voice at the pet, it is important to keep yourself in control under any circumstances.
• Your social role in the pair is the pack leader. Wolves feel the owner’s weakness instantly, and this is fraught with a loss of confidence in the dog. Remember that a wolfdog is a person who requires worthy respect. Physical coercion, let alone impact, is excluded. Otherwise, the dog will become aggressive.
• Pet obedience is enshrined in rewards and not only in the form of goodies. A quick-witted dog surprisingly subtly perceives praise in the words, intonations and movements of the owner.

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