Czechoslovakian Vlack

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Size: Large
Other Names: Ceskoslovensky Wolfdog, CSV
Country of Origin: Czechoslovakia
Accreditation:
American Kennel Club (AKC): FSS
United Kennel Club (UKC): Herding Dog

The Czechoslovakian Vlack resembles a wolf. His body is rectangular shaped, with a large chest, flat chest; amber eyes; short, triangular, upright ears; and a high-set tail.

A wolf-like working dog for experienced handlers and space; a weather coat, a howl, and no business as a first apartment pet.

The Czechoslovakian Vlack is a relatively new breed of dog that traces its original lineage to an experiment conducted in 1955 in the former Czechoslovak Republic. After initially breeding a German Shepherd Dog with a Carpathian wolf, a plan was worked out to create a dog breed that blended the desired qualities of both animals.

Height: Male: at least 25½ inches; Female: at least 23½ inches
Weight: Male: at least 57 pounds; Female: at least 44 pounds
Color: Yellow-gray to silver-gray, with a light mask
Coat: Straight, close, thick; winter produces a tremendous undercoat that predominates
Lifespan: 12–16 years
Litter size: 4–8 puppies

Temperament

The Czechoslovakian Vlack is quick, lively, very active, fearless and courageous. He is playful and temperamental. He develops a strong social relationship with his family. He can easily learn to live with other domestic animals which belong to the family, but may have difficulties when encountering strange animals. While Female Czechoslovakian Vlack's tend to be more easily controlled, both genders often experience a stormy adolescence. Czechoslovakian Vlack do not bark to communicate, and will to attempt to communicate with their humans in other ways.

Training

The Czechoslovakian Vlack learns easily, however he does not train spontaneously. As his behavior is strictly purposeful, it is necessary to find motivation for training. It is vital to subdue the Czechoslovakian Vlack’s passion for hunting when they are puppies, in order to avoid aggressive behavior towards smaller animals as an adult dog. The Czechoslovakian Vlack puppy should never be isolated in the kennel, but must be socialized and get used to different surroundings.

Care and grooming

Brush the short coat weekly. This working wolf-dog type needs a job and a secure fence.

Shedding

Seasonal; the wolf-like coat grows a very heavy winter undercoat.

Health

The Czechoslovakian Vlack is typically a hardy working dog. Hip dysplasia can appear, and the dense coat makes warm-weather overheating a concern.

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