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The breed is a very active, cooperative dog that is very vigilant and takes care of what it has. In addition, it is very faithful and affectionate to its family and is also very fond of children if it has been used to them from a young age. The breed can be a bit reserved towards new dogs as well as humans, but is a very versatile working dog and a good family dog ​​for people who have some experience with dogs beforehand. It will also fit in with people who will often have the time for training and socialization, as it is required. The breed must have a lot of exercise and very much like some different tasks, which stimulate it mentally in different ways in its daily life. Training combined with an early socialization will help to reduce the breed's reservation towards new and unknown things. So it is important to train the dog well in advance to get used to other people and dogs, and then it will probably be easy and sociable for strangers. Back in the Middle Ages, the German estates had dogs on guard with a very strong protective instinct. The breed later disappeared, and in the late 1800s, Kurt F. König decided to recreate it. He crossed some peasant dogs from the Black Forest and the Harz with some breeds as diverse as the German Shepherd, Newfoundland and perhaps the Hungarian Kuvasz. The modern farm keeper, which is the name of the breed in German, became a recognized breed in 1937, and it has also proved very suitable as a service dog, tracking dog, and rescue dog as well as for various kinds of dog sports.
The males of the breed are 63-70 cm, while females are around 58-65 cm tall. They end up weighing about 25-40 kg when they are adults
The Hovawart breed is always super well-groomed and ready for some physical activity and play. The breed really wants to be outside and needs good opportunities to stretch out and use its energy, meaning that a long run in the woods or in a field will be so good for the dog. At the same time, the breed is really attached to its people and always keeps very good contact and does not run too far away.
The breed's strong and long fur is a little wavy and dense with only very little undercoat. The coat is a bit thick and firm, and it does not shed much. It is also incredibly easy to keep during your everyday life. You will need to use the brush thoroughly, just once a week. On its head and on the front of the legs, the coat is short.
The breed must be brought up with a lot of patience, kindness and consistency, but is also very teachable and also incredibly cooperative. One should avoid being harsh towards the dog, because it can quickly perceive it as a provocation. Feel free to train the dog with some track work, which stimulates it mentally and is a good physical activity for the dog.
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