FCI 1/1/332 · Country of origin Czechoslovakia

Czechoslovakian Wolfdog

Czechoslovakian Wolfdog

The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog was created in the 1950s in former Czechoslovakia by crossing German Shepherds with Carpathian wolves, originally for military and border patrol purposes, aiming to combine the endurance, strength, and senses of a wolf with the trainability of a working dog. This unique origin gave the breed exceptional stamina, intelligence, and resilience, along with a strong pack instinct. Today, the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog is an active, loyal, and highly perceptive companion that forms deep bonds with its owner but remains reserved toward strangers. It thrives with experienced handlers who can provide clear leadership, consistent training, and plenty of physical and mental stimulation, making it a remarkable breed for dedicated and knowledgeable owners.

Czechoslovakian Wolfdog — dog breed
Height
60 cm
Weight
20 kg
Lifespan
12–16 years

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Vlci Novohradu

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Prvé ČSV máme od roku 2019, ale prvý vrh sa nám narodil v roku 2022.

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About the breed

What to know about the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog before you write to a breeder

History and origin

The breed began as an experiment at Libějovice in 1955: crossing the German Shepherd with the Carpathian wolf was meant to yield a dog with the stamina of the wolf and the trainability of the dog. The FCI recognised it in 1982 and patronage of the breed is held by the Slovak Republic.

Temperament

Lively, enduring and very active. Quick to react, fearless, and exceptionally loyal to its own person. Suspicious of strangers. It barks little — it communicates differently, and anyone expecting the behaviour of a shepherd dog is usually surprised.

Care

Brush daily while the undercoat is shed, otherwise once a week is enough. What matters more is socialisation from the first weeks and exercise measured in hours, not minutes. The breed needs secure fencing — it climbs and digs.

Health

Hip dysplasia is screened, and DNA tests cover degenerative myelopathy and pituitary dwarfism, which occurs in the breed. Otherwise it is a hardy, healthy breed that lives long.

Who it suits

For an experienced owner with space, time and patience. Not a breed for a first dog, nor for a household that wants quiet. Reservations with children — it needs consistent handling.

Original use

Working dog.

Current use

Working and sport dog, endurance disciplines, companion for an experienced owner.

FCI number
1/1/332
Country of origin
Czechoslovakia
Original use
Working dog.
Current use
Working and sport dog, endurance disciplines, companion for an experienced owner.
Weight
20 kg
Height at withers
60 cm
Average lifespan
12–16 years
Bývanie
Potrebuje priestor
Potreba pohybu
Vysoká
K deťom
S výhradami
Starostlivosť o srsť
Stredná
Pre prvého psa
Nevhodný
Počasie
Znáša chlad

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