Czechoslovakian wolf dog: a history of an origin, features of character and contents

If you want to get a loyal, determined friend and at the same time test yourself, your patience and composure, strength of character, then the best option than a Czech wolf puppy is hard to find. Years of hard work will pay off with interest, and you will get a handsome man with a muscular, toned body, strong and impetuous, with an unusual and penetrating look of inquisitive yellow eyes.

Wise nature has taken care to preserve in the breed insatiable independence, requiring mutual respect. Treat your pet as an individual, and you will experience the true pleasure of communicating with a true friend.

The now-famous Czechoslovak wolf dog is called differently: Czech Wolf (wolf), Wolfhund. Less commonly, with a wolftail, that is, animals obtained from a dog and a wolf.

The emergence of such a hybrid with the best qualities of a wild beast and a domestic dog is a task with a long and interesting history. It is known that the wolf-ways existed in antiquity, as evidenced by archaeological measurements of animal remains, which are thousands of years old. Most likely, such a mixture occurred involuntarily, as a result of natural curiosities.

The first target experiments of breeding wolf catcher were carried out in the XIV century by German breeders. Moreover, wild animals crossed with different breeds of dogs, for example, with poodles. The experiment, oddly enough, was crowned with relative success - about 200 puppies were born.

In 1766, now in England, scientists attempted to cross a wolf and a sheepdog. The first unique litter (9 puppies) was given the name "Pomeranian dog". Part of the puppies bought up the English nobility, the other entered the menageries.

A more successful attempt was the work of the Dutch breeder Lander Sarlos, who decided to create a cross between a she-wolf and a German shepherd. The persistent breeding activities of the scientist lasted from 1930 and was crowned with success in 1975 - the breed was recognized by the Dutch club, and in 1990 received international recognition.

Czech wolf - one of the best representatives of wolffoss. Pets of the Czech breeder Karel Hartl saw the light in 1955, while crossing specially selected specimens of German Shepherd Dogs and Carpathian wolves. The offspring was suitable for subsequent reproduction. The persistent breeding activity of the scientist lasted 10 years, and the obtained specimens satisfied the main qualities of a military dog.

Vlchaki were used to carry the border service since 1965, but the standard for the breed was adopted only in 1998 - the Czechs were not in a hurry to advertise a new breed of wolftails.

At its core, Czech Wolfhund sociable, extremely mobile, hardy, with excellent response, fearless.

In domestic practice, the Permian wolfman, obtained by order of the government, became famous. Domestic breeders were able to naturally make the pairing of a she-wolf and a male German shepherd. The resulting offspring was successful because his further socialization was productively. Today the breed is successfully used in various law enforcement agencies of the Russian Federation.

Czech vlchak has remarkable characteristics.

• Typical weight Males start at 26–28 kg. Females weigh less - 20–22 kg. The final weight limits of the breed standard are not fixed.
• Sizes at the withers in males 65–67 cm, in females - 60–62 cm. Minimum limits of the standard are indicated. In other words, the parameters of an adult Czechoslovak volczak may well exceed these dimensions.
• The breed is peculiar to zonary type of color, with gray, silver, yellowish-gray or reddish shades. On the face of the dog stands out characteristic light "mask". The inner side of the neck and chest have bright markings.
• Average dog lives about 13–18 years.
• Of the characteristics of the character vlchaka emit: desire for independence, loyalty and devotion to the owner. Breed strong, hardy and physically superbly developed.
• Best qualities Volkosoba in harmony with high intelligence and propensity to independent, instant actions. For example, a woolly dog ​​is always ready to come to the aid of a drowning person, even without an appropriate host command.
• The limits of the guard-watchtow of the breed are endless, Vlchak - a born and loyal guard of any object (from the apartment to the slippers).
• Grab Vlchaks are phenomenal, their bite force is several times greater than the strength of any domesticated brethren.
• Sense of smell wolfhunds are naturally strong. They are able to smell delicate smells at great distances. No wonder wolves can distinguish a healthy person from a cancer patient by the smell of blood.
• High level of psychological stamina Vlchakov causes their quick adaptation to new conditions. In confined spaces, the animal becomes aggressive.

The following official facts are indicative.

• Unusually high endurance. Vlchak can easily go a distance of 100 km at a speed of up to 12 km / h, with no signs of fatigue at the end of the route. The proposal to continue the race will take with excitement.
• Great power. Two dogs, even at the age of 12 years, harnessed to a sleigh, easily carry their owner.
• Specific, wolf course is striking in its ease. The movement is harmonious, wide steps. Most wolf catchers are pacers (while running, they move unilateral paws).
• Vlchak is not able to bark - he howls. At the same time, it possesses the most extensive range of ways of self-expression - rich body language, a diverse technique of growling, whining and, more rarely, poking.

Czech wolfflies inherited from their ancestors a penchant for nightlife. They hardly recognize the dominance of the host and are less controlled compared to other breeds. That is why they require professional, thorough training from a very early age. Only in this case, they are firmly attached to the owner, the change of which is almost impossible.

In addition, Vlchak are extremely distrustful of strangers, and when a new family member appears, they get used to it for a long time. Often it takes years.

Czech wolves are treated differently in children. Sometimes they are extremely loyal, but they can also be irritable towards them if the child is overly intrusive. Therefore, it is better to keep a dog in families where children are over 10 years old.

As innate hunters, wolves tend to hunt for cats, squirrels, rats, and other wildlife. Individual copies may well be dangerous for their good "neighbors" with whom they lived for a long time. These features of the breed must be prepared and try to minimize the factors potentially annoying them.

Vlchaki have a unique character that makes the breed special, unlike either dogs or wolves. They are very dedicated. Animals consider flock to be their priority and are ready to sacrifice their lives for the sake of others.

Nature endowed wolkosobov ability to maintain composure in the most extreme situations, which largely contributes to the adoption of independent decisions in the absence of the owner.

The temperament of the dog is lively and swift, with an instant reaction. Vigilant and reliable guard, the wolf guard protects items to direct master's instructions. In this he is helped by innate distrust of strangers. Wolfhund cannot be bribed to unauthorized persons by any delicacies and not endear himself to other means. The dog is always alert and on the alert, constantly monitoring the environment and environment.

Interesting that Unlike the Russian wolf catcher, their Czech counterparts more easily get along with domestic animals and even with cats.

The main disadvantage of the breed is its low level of controllability. Breeders and dog experts have failed to lead the breed to complete obedience. Given the strength and size of the animal, this factor requires special attention.

The disadvantages of the breed and assign it natural independence.

The advantages of the breed are obvious:

• devotion, pronounced tendency to self-sacrifice for the sake of the life of the owner;
• high intelligence and ability to react instantly to changes in the situation;
• decisiveness, high physical condition, excellent security and watchdog inclinations;
• total integrity;
• tactful sociability.

Only an experienced dog expert, an obvious leader with a strong character, is able to cope with an independent and strong spirit.

Czechoslovakian vlchak is picky in content, able to tolerate heat and extremely low temperatures. For this reason, they are most often kept in fresh air. It is contraindicated to keep a wolftail on a chain, and it should be kept in a special aviary with a reliable fence. The lock will not hurt - a quick-witted wolftail can easily seize simple deadbolts, and even more so is able to disassemble wood obstacles.

The aviary is equipped with a booth, the entrance to which is usually closed with compacted material that protects the "house" in windy and rainy weather. Vlchaki extremely curious and not averse to try everything on the tooth. It is useless to scold him for the furniture bite.

Caring for a decent dog should be appropriate, especially with regard to care, management and control. Observance of a number of simple rules in the process of caring for a dog is necessary.

• Regularity of long walking - at least twice a day (muzzled). Particular attention should be paid to the socialization of the young. To this end, useful walks in crowded places. A puppy should get used to street sounds and people's behavior.
• Bathing not particularly relevant to the wolftail, because its wool is not particularly prone to contamination. Water is not afraid of the dog and swims with pleasure.
• Systematically - at least once a month in winter and once every couple weeks in the summer - the dog needs brush your ears.
• Twice a year the animal molts, molting occurs extremely abundantly - almost the entire undercoat layer falls out. To improve the quality and speed up the replacement of wool, it is recommended that water treatmentsAt the end of which with the use of the compressor thoroughly blow the dog's hair with warm air. It helps to eliminate falling hairs, prevents the formation of mats and various skin irritations.
• Claw clipping - the procedure is feasible for the dog itself. To do this, it is important to provide him with quality walking on various surfaces and with various obstacles. For home conditions the help of a dog in claw shortening will be required, for which special forceps are used.
• Teeth Wolf catchers and especially canines require regular cleaning, which is usually carried out in veterinary clinics.

Having received the young in the nursery, you should remember what and how it was fed - the nutrition strategy must be maintained. This contributes to a better adaptation of the puppy in new, unfamiliar conditions. Next, use one of the two feeding routes.

1. Natural option provides for a diet rich in meat, with the inclusion of cottage cheese products, eggs, kefir, boiled by-products and low-fat seafood.
2. Option with ready meals using commercial feeds (premium or super premium level). Here there is a more balanced menu that nourishes the body of the animal with useful substances.

Czech wolves are dogs with wolf health, and thanks to breeding work they do not have hereditary diseases. Nevertheless, the “Achilles heel” here is present in the form of a certain tendency of the wolftails to the occurrence of defects (non-hereditary nature) in the locomotor system. Often they determine the incorrect formation of hip joints, developing on the basis of a number of factors:

• nutritional errors;
• diet is poor in calcium;
• lack of physical activity;
• lack of daily walks;
• poor quality healing of injuries;
• sliding flooring.

Vaccinations are relevant because they really protect pets from unpleasant pathologies. Schedule of vaccinations for wolves is similar to the schedule of German shepherds:

• vaccinated pet at the age of one month;
• after 34 weeks after the first vaccination;
• about one year old.

To cultivate a true friend you need to put a lot of effort, time, patience and perseverance - the breed is not easy. An emotional, naturally intelligent dog will persistently and inventively attempt to outwit the master in order to distance himself from the training. Monotony quickly bored her. It is important to show perseverance and firmness, not giving your pet the opportunity to dictate their conditions.

In this sense, the following recommendations are relevant.

• You should not raise your voice to the pet, it is important to keep yourself in the hands under any circumstances.
• Your social role in the couple is the leader of the pack. The weakness of the host Vlchaki feel instantly, and this is fraught with a loss of confidence in the dog. Remember that a wolf is a person who demands decent respect. Physical coercion, and especially impact, is excluded. Otherwise, the dog will become aggressive.
• Pet obedience is reinforced with rewards and not only in the form of treats. Smart dog surprisingly subtly perceives praise in the words, intonations and movements of the owner.

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