What makes the Slovak Cuvac Unique?
The Slovak Cuvac is a large, furry dog whose big, round head and long muzzle ends with a prominent black nose. The Slovensky Cuvac is a guard dog who love being around their family and are very loving. The breed especially enjoys being around the children in their families.
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Is the Slovak Cuvac Right For You?
The Slovensky Cuvac is a guard dog who love being around their family and are very loving. The breed especially enjoys being around the children in their families. They do not trust any strangers whether those strangers are people or animals. Guarding and protecting their family or property is their main goal in life. They are intelligent and clever. However, they are difficult and disobedient, especially with weak owners. The breed is very pushy and dominant, so their owners need to show they are the leaders.
The Slovensky Cuvac is not recommended for apartment life. These dogs will do best on a farm or a ranch. They are fairly active indoors and do best with at least a large yard. They do best in a large family with children, a lot of space and livestock to care for.
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- Powerful
- Calm
- Loyal
- Fearless
- Affectionate
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Learn About the Slovak Cuvac
Description
General Description
The Slovak Cuvac is a large, furry dog whose big, round head and long muzzle ends with a prominent black nose. The breed has small, oval eyes and small pendant-shaped ears. They have a broad chest and a slightly sunken in belly, plus muscular front legs are straight unlike the breed’s back legs. Their tail is long and held down; it is also very bushy with thick white hair. Their thick coat should always be pure white.
Short History of the Slovac Cuvac
The Slovac Cuvac is well documented as far back as the 17th century. As wolves slowly disappeared from the European mountains and modern herding practices came about, the Cuvac almost became extinct. A man by the name of Dr. Antonin Hruza of the Brno School of Veterinary Medicine saved the breed with his successful breeding program after World War II. A written standard was established and approved in 1964, and the breed was recognized internationally in 1969. The Slovensky is similar to the Kuvasz, however the Kuvasz is a slightly larger breed. It is a popular companion in Central Europe, but is still relatively quite rare. The breed’s name is spelled Cuvac in Czechoslovakian, but the English and German spelling, Tchouvatch, reflects the pronunciation (chew-votch). Some of its talents are guarding flocks against wolves and other predators, hunting big game, border patrol and search and rescue.
Temperament
The Slovensky Cuvac is an agile and very alert guardian of the flock but when it is assigned the role of a family pet, the dog shows its loving and boundlessly faithful nature. This is a very affectionate and human oriented breed that will bond strongly with its family. This dog loves children and will thrive in their companionship. The Slovensky Cuvac will make an excellent playmate and protector of kids. It is very tolerant of rough handling by children but may not show same tolerance towards other dogs if it is not raised with them. It is known for its alert, undaunted nature and natural protective instincts. As such, this dog will make an excellent watch and guard dog. Protecting their family, flock and property is the goal of this dog. Though obedient and affectionate, this dog does have a stubborn nature and needs proper training. It also needs a yard atleast to expel its high energy levels though the best setting for this dog will be on a farm where it will have opportunity to take care of livestock, children and family. The Slovensky Cuvac is an excellent family pet when its exercise needs are fulfilled properly.
Caring for Your Slovak Cuvac
Grooming & Bathing
The Slovensky Cuvac is a difficult dog to groom. Owners must be prepared to devote much time and effort to caring for the breed’s coat. They have thick hair which sheds a lot, so it should be brushed every day when the dog is heavily shedding. Frequent baths are required, especially during spring.
Exercise & Training
The Cuvac needs vigorous daily exercise. If it is not actively working as a flock guardian, it needs to be taken on a daily, long brisk walk or jog. Exercising should help with chewing or digging problems—in hopes that it will tire the dog out.
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