Hovawart

[MB_722]

Obedience

hovawart-puppies
turn down your volume for this one -> gay music 

I like this breed for some reason, usually don't like long haired dogs. I would prefer it in black/tan.


Brief intro to the dog

Developed in the Middle Ages as a recreation of the old Hofwarth Dogge, the German Hovawart is a hardy breed, well suited for work in every weather. While it has served its traditional purpose of a farm and livestock protector for ages, the breed has become very rare at the beginning of the 20th century. Although other attempts to revive the Hovawart existed, it was Kurt Konig that successfully saved the breed from the near-extinction in the 1920's. By collecting the remaining dogs found on farms throughout Germany and crossing them with Leonbergers, Sylvans, Newfoundlands and German Shepherds, the breed fanciers were able to preserve the Hovawart population, while also establishing the modern type of this old working Molosser. Officially recognized by the German Kennel Club in 1937, the Hovawart is an excellent watchdog and property guardian, but it also makes an impressive tracking hound and an easily trained service dog.

Hovawart's playfulness and self-assured personality, alongside its remarkable intelligence, make it a great family dog. Although the softening of the temperament of the breed through the rumoured employment of Golden Retriever blood has had an impact on the present-day incarnation of the Howavart, its immense devotion to family members can still result in serious over-protectiveness at times. This great breed from the Black Forest mountain regions is slowly making its way into cities all over Europe, but it still does better in a house with a large yard than an apartment. Strongly built, well-muscled and rugged, this is an agile and energetic Molosser. The rich coat is usually around 8 inches long and with even longer feathering. The most common colour is black-n-tan, but all-black and all-tan dogs are also allowed and equally attractive. Average height is around 27 inches.

[knny187]

Obedience


hovawart-puppies
turn down your volume for this one -> gay music 


I like this breed for some reason, usually don't like long haired dogs. I would prefer it in black/tan.

Brief intro to the dog

The obedience isn't all that special thats being performed

Not to brag...but our dog can do any of that but more.  Eventually we will get him in into Rally Competition.  That stuff is all basic.

For anyone that wonders what Rally is like...check this out:
This guy & his dog do a very good job.

[MB_722]

The obedience isn't all that special thats being performed

Not to brag...but our dog can do any of that but more.  Eventually we will get him in into Rally Competition.  That stuff is all basic.

For anyone that wonders what Rally is like...check this out:
This guy & his dog do a very good job.

Yes I know I couldn't find anything else.

good video b/c I had no idea what rally was.

[knny187]

Yes I know I couldn't find anything else.

good video b/c I had no idea what rally was.

thats what it's like

not alot of agility....almost all obedience

[temper35]

The obedience isn't all that special thats being performed

Not to brag...but our dog can do any of that but more.  Eventually we will get him in into Rally Competition.  That stuff is all basic.

For anyone that wonders what Rally is like...check this out:
This guy & his dog do a very good job.

The dog pays attention very well.

95% of dogs in America can't do what that dog in the first video did.

[knny187]

The dog pays attention very well.

95% of dogs in America can't do what that dog in the first video did.

I don't know....I think dogs will only do what we teach them.  I think most dogs do things that can be pretty amazing.  I would have to say 95% is a high estimate

[MB_722]

I don't know....I think dogs will only do what we teach them.  I think most dogs do things that can be pretty amazing.  I would have to say 95% is a high estimate

the percentage has to be high. Its because of poor owners, who don't put the time in. For the working dogs atleast, obedience should be a priority instead of looking at them as pets.

I really like obedient dogs. who doesn't 

[temper35]

I don't know....I think dogs will only do what we teach them.  I think most dogs do things that can be pretty amazing.  I would have to say 95% is a high estimate

Of course they will only do what is taught, lol.

My point is 95% of america doesn't teach their dog anything other than "give me paw".