The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog has its origin in a deliberate crossing of a German shepherd with a Carpathian wolf carried out in 1955. This experimental crossing continued for ten years until in 1965 a strategic plan was created for the breeding of this new breed, which combined the usable qualities of the wolf with the favorable qualities of the German shepherd. In 1982 Czechoslovakia recognized the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog as a national breed and in 2016 the breed was recognized by the prestigious UKC club (United Kennel Club).
The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog was bred to help with border patrol in the Czechoslovak Republic in the 1950s and they were used primarily as military dogs. Due to their origin they are very versatile and can face very adverse conditions. Today, they are used sporadically as rescue dogs, and for their tracking and herding abilities.
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Characteristics of the Czechoslovakian wolfhound
Czechoslovakian wolfhounds have a more wolf-like appearance than a German shepherd. Compared to standard dogs, the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog has better night vision, stamina, vision, and a sense of smell and hearing.
They have an unmistakably tough outward appearance, with a thick gray windproof and waterproof coat, large erect ears, and narrow amber eyes. Their bodies have a powerful appearance, and they have long feet and a stiff back.
- Weight : between 20 and 25 Kg
- Height: between 58 and 66 cm
- Life expectancy: between 12 and 16 years
- Coat: gray color (silvery gray or yellowish gray), it has a short and thick coat of hair.
Czechoslovakian wolfhound character
The Czech Wolfdog is strong-willed, stubborn, and can be difficult to handle . As we mentioned at the beginning, Czech wolfdogs were created by combining wolf and German shepherd specimens, which is why they have inherited parts of the character of these breeds. Keeping any type of wild animal hybrid as a pet is controversial and can be potentially dangerous . By adding wild animal DNA to a domestic pet, you also reintroduce wild animal behaviors that can be unpredictable and inappropriate for the home environment. In fact, on more than one occasion we have heard that a wolf cannot be tamed .
While it may have a wolf-like appearance, it behaves very much like a dog. We are facing a loyal, friendly and very active breed. In general, he barks little. instead, they communicate with their owners more through body gestures and softer noises, such as whining.
Czech wolfdogs were specifically bred as working dogs, especially for military purposes and required great physical stamina. The current specimens still need to be able to give out their energy , otherwise they will get bored, frustrated and surely destructive. This means that if you don’t want to get into trouble with them you have to take the time to train them and keep them busy, they need something to do and a clear sense of purpose.
The specimens of this breed show a tremendous loyalty towards their master, they are very versatile as working dogs and they learn easily . Due to their wolf offspring they are very resistant to adverse weather conditions.
The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog is very playful, but without a master to show leadership it can be very temperamental and difficult to handle. They have a body language that you have to learn to interpret and know if it is showing signs of affection or rather of threat. A Czechoslovakian wolfdog owner must know how to respond appropriately to these signs and communicate with their dog.
The most significant difference from a German Shepherd is their temperament, the Czech Wolfdog does not usually socialize with strangers, other pets or children, and they are famous for their stubbornness .
Buy or adopt a Czechoslovakian wolf puppy
Do you want to adopt a Czechoslovakian wolfdog puppy? A Czechoslovakian wolfdog is not a suitable dog for a first-time owner, nor is it a suitable breed of dog for living in a flat, since we are dealing with a working dog in its purest form .
Few of us keep dogs to work, so if we want to have a dog of this breed as a pet, we will have no choice but to simulate “work” through games or long walks to channel their energy. Without a doubt, this task will occupy a lot of our free time, are we willing to do it?
A dog of wolf descent needs a lot of training and socialization in order for him to understand what is expected of him as a pet and to learn to behave in a domestic and public environment.
We must not forget that copies of this breed should not be treated in the same way as a purely domesticated breed of dog.
Not suitable for households with children or for gifts
In general, Czechoslovakian wolfdogs are not the most recommended dogs for households with children . These are dogs with wolf genetics, they have a strong prey drive and are not predictable in the same way as a fully domesticated dog.
In the same way, the Czech wolfdog would not be highly recommended as a gift pet, unless we are sure that we give it to an expert in dogs and we know in advance that he likes this breed and has enough time to dedicate himself to his pet.
Price of a Czechoslovakian wolfhound
Czechoslovakian wolfdog breeders are rare, making puppies difficult to come by. If you finally decide to buy or adopt a Czech wolfdog, we recommend that you look for a breeder of this breed who offers guarantees of the breed, who takes good care of their pets and has a line free of hereditary diseases.
The price of a Czech wolfdog puppy is not usually cheap and if you buy it from a breeder in Spain it will hardly fall below € 800, although you can find some cases of litters that are not sold and can be obtained cheaper.
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