Slovakian Chuvach
Slovenský čuvač
Key facts
| FCI group | 1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs) |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Slovakia |
| Category | Large |
| Height at withers | 59–70 cm |
| Weight | 31–44 kg |
Recognition features
- Large white dog with a dense, moderately wavy coat and a mane, strong bone
- Powerful but not heavy build, slightly rectangular format
- Black nose, dark eyes, fearless and watchful expression
Purpose
A Slovak mountain herding and guard dog, protector of flocks and borders in the Tatras.
History
The Chuvach was shaped over centuries in the harsh climate of the Slovak mountains, above all the Tatras, as a herding and mountain dog and guard of farms and borders. Slovak alpine farming has a very old tradition and the Chuvach was a part of it together with mountain sheep.
Coat
Dense white, moderately wavy topcoat of 5–15 cm with a mane in males, over a fine dense undercoat; shorter on head and legs.
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