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A Czechoslovakian Wolfhound is a breed of shepherd dog that originally originated in Czechoslovakia, which was an independent state until 1993, but today consists of the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Here the dog was i.a. used as a border guard dog.
The Czechoslovakian Wolfhound is the result of a biological experiment that began in 1955 in the former Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic and Slovakia). Here, a man named Karel Hartl, who was allegedly the head of the border control in the Czech city of Libějovice, tried to cross a German German Shepherd with a European wolf in order to create a larger, stronger and more hardy dog to protect the border. The first litter of this unique mix was born in 1958 by the female wolf Brita, who had been fertilized by a male German Shepherd named Cezar. The experiment showed that offspring, no matter if it was a male dog and a female wolf or a male wolf and a female dog, would be able to reproduce further. The experiment was completed in 1965, when a breeding program for this new breed was subsequently prepared. In 1982 the breed was recognized as an official breed in Czechoslovakia and later, in 1999, it was also recognized by the international dog organization FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale).
The Czechoslovakian Wolfhound is a medium to large dog that looks very much like a wolf. Males are at least 65 cm tall and weigh about 25 kg, while females are at least 60 cm tall and weigh about 20 kg. There is no upper limit to how big the dog can be. Only a minimum limit. The body structure is rectangular with a large and flat chest. The front legs are straight and with only a small distance between each other and the back legs are muscular and strong.
The coat is smooth and dense and there is a big difference between the winter coat and the summer coat. In winter, the dog's strong undercoat will appear to a greater extent, while in summer the coat is significantly thinner. Therefore, the breed tends to shed a lot during the transition periods when it changes coat.
Since the Czechoslovakian Wolfhound was created to be a service dog in the military and to guard, it is not a dog that is suitable solely as a companion and family dog. The dog also has several traits of the wolf hidden in it, which is why it is not suitable for the inexperienced dog owner or as a beginner dog. The dog requires an experienced owner who understands its mentality and special way of being.
Since the breed was created by crossing a wolf with a German Shepherd, it has several character traits from the wolf inherently. This being i.a. a natural restraint towards people. It may therefore be shy and reserved towards strangers. All dogs require socialization, but with the Czechoslovakian Wolfhound, it is extra important to pay close attention to socializing the dog with strangers, children and other dogs from a very young age.
If, on the other hand, you make sure to familiarize yourself with the breed, and accept its special nature, you get an extremely faithful and lovely family dog, who can both protect the family and be a good playmate for the children. The breed also requires a lot of exercise and activation and is generally not good at being alone at home. The wolf is a herd animal, so it is not natural for it to be alone for many hours every day. You can advantageously build an area in your yard where the dog has the opportunity to run freely and stay safely when you are not home.
The Czechoslovakian Wolfhound is generally a healthy and robust dog breed that rarely suffers from hereditary diseases. In some cases, however, it is seen that the dog has an underdeveloped hip socket (hip dysplasia). However, this is a rare condition.
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