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Slovakian Hound
Eslovaquia FCI 244 - Medium-sized Hounds

Slovakian Hound

The Slovakian Hound stands out for its extraordinary sense of direction, which is considered the best among the canine breeds.

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History

It has remote and completely unknown origins.: its official recognition dates back to after World War II, but the breed already existed for centuries.

While there are no historical records, the Slovenskรฝ Kopov is widely believed to have existed in central Europe for many hundreds of years and to have descended from other local breeds, including the Austrian Black and Tan Hound and the Polish Hound.

Not widely kept for any purpose other than hunting, the Slovakian Hound He has honed his hunting skills over the centuries and is respected within Slovakia for his tracking ability and endurance. Despite its proven track record in the field, rarely seen internationally. curiously, when seen internationally, It is sometimes called the "Black Forest Dog.", a completely wrong name, since the Slovakian Hound it's not now, and has never been, native to the Black Forest region.

Like many other breeds of dogs of the time, the population of the Slovakian Hound decreased dramatically during the period of the World Wars. It is attributed to a Slovak named Koloman Snail having brought the race from the brink of extinction at this time, by establishing successful breeding programs nationwide.

Officially accepted as a breed in the decade of 1870, the first club of the breed Slovakian Hound was recently formed in 1988, in the capital of Bratislava. The Slovakian Hound it is so popular in its birthplace that it has been named the national breed of Slovakia.

Photo: Slovakian Hound during dog’s show in Racibรณrz,Poland by Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Physical characteristics

Always black with fire marks, the Slovakian Hound have solid bones despite their fairly slight stature. The body is in the shape of an elongated rectangle. His eyes reflect vivacity and courage. They are dark and almond-shaped. The ears are of medium length, rounded at the tip and falls flat against the head. This dog is notable for its constancy in following a cool trail or trail for hours, giving the voice without hesitation. They are also distinguished by their bite, so they are used in their native country to hunt wild boars and other carnivores.

He is endowed with a lively temperament. Your sense of direction is extraordinarily well developed.

Hair is 2-5 cm long, medium thick, well lying, dense. Longer in the back, neck and tail. The undercoat is dense, especially during the winter months; However, it should not be absent in summer either.

SIZE AND WEIGHT :

Males 45-50 cm.

females 40-45 cm.

Weight: 15-20 kg

Character and skills

This determined hunter must be tenacious when on the road and courageous when facing the animals he hunts., like the boar and the deer. They have excellent olfactory abilities and will painstakingly trace a scent back to the source. An independent animal that is happy to work with a minimum of human interaction, the Slovakian Hound need little direction. Despite this, they are obedient, and they will happily follow their master's plans when necessary.

The Slovakian Hound it's a good watchdog, as he is continuously alert and observant. This, along with the fact that they become devoted to their owners, means they are often protective, and can be used successfully as watchdogs, becoming potentially aggressive if the situation calls for it. Barking can be a problem and is a common complaint of many owners.. Excessive barking can be prevented by ensuring that the Slovakian Hound you are not under-exercised and have plenty of activities and jobs to fill your day.

Health

The Slovakian Hound it is a very resistant dog. In the country of origin the owner has a dog, rarely from, who does not live in a kennel but in contact with the master from morning to night, often used as a general purpose dog, taking care of the house as well as the cattle, and of course hunting. It is adapted to outdoor life and has an iron constitution.

Care and maintenance

The Slovakian Hound it is a very resistant dog, no particular grooming problems. Short hair, when he comes back from hunting he will be the happiest in the world if you give him the necessary brushstroke for a superficial cleaning at the level of the spikes, caught between the pads, ticks possibly not yet attached.

He will quickly get used to coming to you for this cleaning because he is looking for contact with his master.

Qualities

It's a farm dog, the quintessential farm dog. Bad guys just do that. The good ones are able to give the voice, to take the lead by yelling or barking directly at any stranger before coming into view. A good Slovakian Hound should give voice instantly. Not after ten minutes (although, depending on the conditions…). The smell of Slovakian Hound it's excellent, as fine as that of the best Hounds, but his hunting style leads him to voice only in the moment, and of course staring.

The Slovakian Hound is a search engine, a hunting finder. Hunting instinct is among the best hounds, really very developed, off the beaten path as in some Warren hound and some representatives of primitive races.

Farm dog, you don't need to see the animal, the wild boar to bark after, like some pointing dogs that only bark at sight, or to the noise. With experience, depending on origins, will start barking after turning around to make sure the animal is ten meters away, or more. Once you have fired the bark it will zoom in pretty quickly, but always with care, always staying safe. The Slovakian Hound is not a brave and daring specialist like some races of German Hunting Terrier or pointing dogs, who are inevitably injured frequently. With the, used in its specificity, theoretically, no need for a boar vest, because he knows how to handle attacks. Some are never hurt, if used properly, alone or as a couple.

The Slovakian Hound is a dog that is easy to start with the boar. Because it's in their nature, to bark, and the only animal that does not automatically flee but goes to meet is the wild boar. If you are accustomed to hunting on hunts where wild boar are rare but deer are numerous, you will enjoy easily guiding your animals for half an hour or more, but as soon as he perceives that there is a wild boar in the area, will leave this animal too elusive to go and do what it was designed to do.

A good Slovakian Hound, alone or as a couple, it is rarely caught by a wild boar. Otherwise, in dog teams he becomes a vulnerable dog like any other because his passion is terrible, and there, better equip it with a vest…

Characteristics "Slovakian Hound"

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Slovakian Hound" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

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Images "Slovakian Hound"

Photos:

1 – SLOVENSKร KOPOV Rantafejs Cezary Av Fileddy MyDOG, Nordens stรถrsta hundevenemang: www.mydog.se by Svenska Mรคssan from Sweden, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
2 – A female Slovakian Hound. by Canarian, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
3 – Slovakian Hound during dog’s show in Racibรณrz,Poland by Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
4 – Slovakian Hound during dog’s show in Racibรณrz,Poland by Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
5 – Slovakian Hound during dogs show in Katowice, Poland by Lilly M, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
6 – Chien courant slovaque sur fond blanc by Desaix83, based on the work of Canarian, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Type and recognitions:

  • FCI CLASSIFICATION: 244
  • Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds.
  • Section 1.2: Medium-sized hound-type dogs.. With proof of work..

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FCI breed standard "Slovakian Hound"

Origin:
Slovakia

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
16.04.1963

Use:

Hound. This breed is characterized by continuing to bark a warm track (recent) or a trail steadily for hours. It is also characterized by its bite and that is why it is used in its place of origin especially for hunting wild boar and animals of prey..



General appearance:

They are always one color : black with โ€œfireโ€ markings. Rather light body structure; However, has strong bones. Elongated rectangular body shape.



Behavior / temperament:

It is of a spirited nature. Exceptionally developed sense of orientation.

Head:

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Cranial region:
  • Skull : Bulging at the top; its shape is square and elongated; superciliary arches and frontal sulcus are notable; occipital protuberance is poorly marked. The longitudinal axes of the muzzle and skull are parallel.
  • Depression links (Stop) : About 45ยฐ.

facial region:

  • Truffle : Always black, relatively large, moderately pointed; moderately open windows.
  • Snout : Straight nose cane, corresponding to the long and not very wide skull.
  • Lips : They are not hanging; they are together, skinny, with a visibly open corner.
  • Jaws / Teeth : on regular basis, firm; well developed full bite.

Eyes : dark, a little deep. His expression denotes vivacity and animosity. Eyelids are always black; almond-shaped eye opening.

Ears : Inserted a little above the eye line, laid flat on the sides of the head, rounded at their ends, medium long.

Neck:

Well inserted, carried at an angle of approximately 135ยฐ, rather short, muscular and no loose skin.

Body:

  • Back : Straight, medium long.
  • Pork loin : Not too long, very wide, firm and muscular.
  • Rump : Not too long, average width, rounded.
  • Breast : Wide and well filled windowsill. Medium deep, of a suitable width and relatively long.
  • Chest : Rounded ribs, placed obliquely.
  • Belly and flanks : Moderately withdrawn.

Tail:

Rather low set, a little below the line of the back; of adequate strength; slimming to tip; reaches up to the tibio-tarsal joint; at rest it is carried hanging; When excited, it is curved upwards in the shape of a sickle up to an angle of 150ยฐ..

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS :

  • Scapula and Arm : Rather short, well-developed and muscular. Shoulder angle approximately 110ยฐ.
  • Forearm : Vertically placed, delgado.
  • Articulation of the carpus : Short.
  • Metacarpus : Not very long, a little inclined.
  • Previous feet: Oval, well arched fingers; nails always black and strong; dark pads, well developed.

LATER MEMBERS :

  • Thigh : Moderately wide and long, muscular.
  • Leg : Wide, of a suitable length and with good muscles.
  • Warm-foot joint : Located approximately at a height of 15 cm.; moderately wide. The angle of the tibiotarsal joint is approximately 150ยฐ.
  • Metatarsus : Approximately from 8 cm long; moderately leaning forward; No Spurs.
  • Hind feet : Oval, fingers close together and well arched; well developed pads, black.

Movement:

Lively and balanced.

Mantle

SKIN : From dark brown to black, footprint, no loose skin folds.

HAIR : Of 2 โ€“ 5 cm long, moderately hard, glued and dense. It is longer on the back, neck and tail. Dense internal fluff especially in the winter months, although his presence should not be lacking during the summer.

COLOR : Black with tan to mahogany markings on limbs.



Size and weight:

Height to the cross :

  • In males : 45 โ€“ 50 cm..
  • In females : 40 โ€“ 45 cm..

Weight : 15 โ€“ 20 kg.



Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..

โ€ข Rough figure, plump or chubby.
โ€ข Head too heavy.
โ€ข Hanging lips.
โ€ข Incomplete bite.
โ€ข Superior or inferior progantism.
โ€ข Light eyes, loose eyelids, eyelids too tight.
โ€ข Ears too light, pointy.
โ€ข Loose skin on the neck.
โ€ข Back too weak.
โ€ข Flattened chest (severe deficiency).
โ€ข Visibly long tail, also carried at rest above the line of the back.
โ€ข Defective position of the extremities.
โ€ข Weak feet.
โ€ข Coat too short, that's lanilla interna; hair too long, wavy.
โ€ข Another color other than black, white markings, unclear delimitation of โ€œtanโ€ colored spots.
โ€ข Excessive size.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS (IDEAL TYPE)

  • Weight 16 kg
  • Height at the withers in males 46 cm.
  • Height at the withers in females 43 cm.
  • Total length of the head 22 cm.
  • Length of the muzzle 9 cm.
  • Length of the skull 13 cm.
  • Skull width 10,5 cm.
  • Width of chest 16,5 cm.
  • Chest height 22 cm.
  • Chest depth 31,5 cm.
  • body length 55 cm.
  • Chest circumference behind the last free rib 54 cm.
  • Limb angulations : Angle between the scapula and the arm 110ยฐ
  • Angle between the arm and forearm 140ยฐ
  • Angle between hip and thigh 130ยฐ
  • Angle between thigh and leg 130ยฐ
  • Tibio-tarsian joint angle 145ยฐ

Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..



N.B.:

Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

Alternative names:

1. Black Forest Hound, Slovak Hound (English).
2. (slovenskรฝ kopov en slovaque) (French).
3. Slowakische Schwarzwildbracke (German).
4. Cรฃo da floresta (Portuguese).
5. Cazador eslovaco (espaรฑol).

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