THE HOVAWART DOES WELL AT MANY DOG SPORTS INCLUDING: TRACKING, OBEDIENCE, AGILITY AND SCHUTZHUND. THEY ARE ALSO USED FOR SEARCH AND RESCUE, THERAPY AND GUIDE DOGS. THE HOVAWART IS AN ACTIVE BREED WITH DOGS FROM WORKING LINES TYPICALLY OF HIGHER ENERGY THAN THOSE FROM LINES MOSTLY USED FOR SHOWING.
THE HOVAWART SHOULD BE RAISED IN THE HOME AND WELL SOCIALIZED WITH ALL KINDS OF PEOPLE, OTHER ANIMALS AND OBJECTS. THEY SHOULD NOT BE KEPT PREDOMINATELY IN A KENNEL.
THE HOVAWART IS A NATURAL DOG. IT DOES NOT REQUIRE ANY CLIPPING OR EXCESS GROOMING. A GOOD BRUSHING ONCE OR TWICE A WEEK WILL KEEP THE COAT SHINY AND IN GOOD CONDITION.
THERE IS RARELY A PROBLEM WITH A HOVAWART BONDING WITH IT'S FAMILY, THOUGH THEY TEND TO BOND CLOSEST WITH ONE MEMBER OF THE FAMILY. THEY MAY NOT READILY ACCEPT EVERY PERSON THEY MEET, ANY SOCIALIZATION IS THE BEST WAY TO PREVENT AN UNFORTUNATE INCIDENT.
THE HOVAWART IS VERY INTELLIGENT BUT SLOW TO MATURE. POSITIVE OR MOTIVATIONAL TRAINING METHODS ARE PREFERRED. COMPULSION STYLE TRAINING IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
TO READ THE BREED STANDARD OF THE HOVAWART CLICK HERE.
CONTACT: SUSAN GARKA
PO BOX 95
CHELAN FALLS, WA 98817
PH: 509-682-1561
EMAIL: [email protected]