Howavart Puppies Blog

Hovawart Health Issues

Big Dog — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:41:26 +0000

The Hovawart is one of the healthiest breed of dog there is, it has a typical life span of 14 to 15 long years. In fact, according to he Hovawart Club of America, this breed has no particular disease attached to its name. Hip dysplasia, eye problem and hypothyroidism are the most common health related issues that this dog may encounter which are all common illness of any breed and does not affect Hovawart alone.

Let us start with hip dysplasia, this condition is not surprising to see in large breed dog but Hovawart has remarkably low rates as compared to other huge dogs. The incidence and severity may be brought about by gaining weight while the dog is growing or genetically passed from parents to offspring. Diet of the dog must be controlled and monitored especially the calorie intake for the first 9 months, take note that extremely high calories can expedite the growth. Contrary to the notion that rapid dog growth will result to a larger dog, this will only predispose him to hip dysplasia or the other 238 joints in Hovawart.

Know the signs of symptoms of hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid glands is not active enough to produce sufficient amount of thyroid hormones, as a result your dog will manifest lethargy, heavy shedding of hair, anemia, hyper pigmentation, high level of cholesterol, noticeable gain in weight and other symptoms that is related. This illness is usually passed from the genes of the parents to the offspring, so the there’s nothing much that the pet owners can do about this but the breeders are now meticulously studying to eradicated the hypothyroid genes to Hovawart.

There have also been reported cases of Hovawart having some eye problem so it has been required that all breeding stock should have a CERF eye test at least a year prior to breeding.

A very, very patient Hovawart

Big Dog — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:41:17 +0000

We can see a very, very patient Hovawart dog, who plays with a kitty. The little cat is constantly attacking her head, but she doesn’t even bother to stand up. The kitty even dares to put his head into the puppy’s mouth. I guess they are really good friends. This short video clearly shows that Hovawarts love other pets is case they have been raised together. They are very good with children as well.

How to potty train a Hovawart?

D Dog Fan — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:40:39 +0000

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D Dog Fan — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:46:24 +0000

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Is a Howavart Dog a good choice for me?

Big Dog — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 08:19:08 +0000

If you would like to have a furry friend that is a loyal, elegant and self-confident dog, then the Howavart Dog is the best breed for you. These dogs will defend their family at any cost in case of any danger. They are relatively big in size, so they are not advised for novice dog owners. The Howavart loves children and other pets in case they have been raised with them. On the other hand, other dogs are not accepted by the breed, they can get aggressive in those cases.

The coat of this breed is a long, dense and wavy double coat that requires regular, at least weekly brushing to prevent it from matting. This breed is relatively healthy; they are only prone to health issues like hip dysplasia or thyroid functionality problems.

Training of the Howavart Dog is not too hard, but they require consistency, firmness and many patience; they never respond well to harsh, heavy-handed training methods. Early socialization and obedience training is a must. They are eager to learn special jobs like rescuing or tracking.

All in all, this breed needs a home that has at least a small, fenced yard to play and daily exercise to keep it happy – otherwise it can get destructive if bored.

I hope these few sentences will help you decide whether the Howavart is the ideal breed for you and your family.

Factors To Consider When Picking Your Perfect Puppy

Big Dog — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:21:53 +0000

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Cute Hovawart Puppies

Big Dog — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:31:17 +0000

How to Give Your Hovawart a Checkup

Big Dog — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:26:30 +0000

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Tips and advices for living with a Howavart

Big Dog — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:24:42 +0000

It is very important to know that instincts of dogs don’t disappear as time goes by… this is why it’s very important to make it clear for the dog who is the Alpha, the Beta and others. You should know that a Hovawart will only obey to your commands if he places you above himself. If there are two adults in a family, one is usually and Alpha, the other one is the Beta and the dog comes only after. It is extremely important that if a child is born, the dog won’t place a kid above himself, only as the he/she gets older can come above the dog. This is the reason why you should never leave your child and dog alone. However, being a pack leader is not an easy role at all. You can’t turn into al Alpha just by using force. Being an Alpha means respect and leadership, being capable leader that the dog will follow.

Cute Howavart puppies

Big Dog — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:29:26 +0000

Source: Wikimedia

Howavart fight