You may call it “farm watcher” or “yard watcher,” as the Hovawart excels well in guarding and protection. The dog is native to Germany, large to medium size, and may also be seen in agility trials, used as a therapy dog, and search and rescue. There are only three acceptable coat colors: blond, black and gold, and black. The Hovawart is large and heavily boned and has a rectangular profile, with dark, medium, and brown eyes. The wide triangular ears are wide apart and drop down its head side. The coat hair is long and maybe wavy, while the relatively bushy tail relaxes behind its hind legs. This dog doesn’t like to idle but to work supported by its well-balanced body.
Hovawarts have a withers height between 23”-28” (58-71 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 55-90 lb (25-41 kg). The Hovawart has an overall body length of roughly 32”-39” (81-99 cm), standing height between 29”-35” (74-89 cm), and a typical lifespan of 10-14 years.
You may call it “farm watcher” or “yard watcher,” as the Hovawart excels well in guarding and protection. The dog is native to Germany, large to medium size, and may also be seen in agility trials, used as a therapy dog, and search and rescue. There are only three acceptable coat colors: blond, black and gold, and black. The Hovawart is large and heavily boned and has a rectangular profile, with dark, medium, and brown eyes. The wide triangular ears are wide apart and drop down its head side. The coat hair is long and maybe wavy, while the relatively bushy tail relaxes behind its hind legs. This dog doesn’t like to idle but to work supported by its well-balanced body.
Hovawarts have a withers height between 23”-28” (58-71 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 55-90 lb (25-41 kg). The Hovawart has an overall body length of roughly 32”-39” (81-99 cm), standing height between 29”-35” (74-89 cm), and a typical lifespan of 10-14 years.
