Czechoslovakian Vlcak Dog Breed Characteristic, Daily and Care Facts

Overall Status

Height 23. 5 to 25.5 inches

Temperament Loyal, Intelligent, Active

Weight 44 to 57 pounds

Life Expectancy 10 to 15 years

Coat Color Silver-gray, Grey, Yellow-gray

Barking Level Infrequent

Quick Factors

Playfulness
Dog Friendly
Exercise Need
Grooming Needs
Strangers Friendly
Family Affectionate

Daily Care

Grooming Tips

A raw diet is preferable for the Czechoslovakian Vlcak, but high quality, grain-free kibble with raw supplements is also acceptable.Many dog food companies have breed-specific formulas for small, medium, large and extra-large breeds. Czechoslovakian Vlcaks is a medium-sized breed.

What you feed your dog is an individual choice, but working with your veterinarian and/or breeder will be the best way to determine the frequency of meals as a puppy and the best adult diet to increase his longevity. Clean, fresh water should be available at all times.

Exercise Tips

This breed is known for having boundless energy, especially during puppyhood and young adolescence. Daily long walks/runs combined with mental stimulation work well. Turning them out into the back yard by themselves does not work. Vlcak does best when they have a “meaningful” job they can devote themselves to. They like to have an interactive experience with their owners. Activities like swimming, hiking, retrieving balls or flying discs can provide a good outlet for expending energy. A CSVmay have prey drive towards small animals, so fenced enclosures and/or on-leash are always a good idea.

Feeding Tips

A raw diet is preferable for the Czechoslovakian Vlcak, but a high quality, grain-free kibble with raw supplements is also acceptable.Many dog food companies have breed-specific formulas for small, medium, large and extra-large breeds. Czechoslovakian Vlcaks is a medium-sized breed.

Health Tips

Czechoslovakian Vlcaks is a very healthy and robust breed. It is wise to ask the breeder what health concerns they have seen in each genetic line.

Trainability

The Czechoslovakian Vlcak is a primitive breed of dog with a dominant and independent personality and so requires a different approach to training. Consistency and patience is a must. The CSV is confident, lively, active, high stamina, high energy, tough and obedient with quick reactions.They are also highly intelligent, versatile and curious. Early socialization and training are very important. With proper training, Vlcaks can excel in many different types of activities, but they need to see a purpose for the desired task. They bore very easily, do not like to do repetitive tasks and often refuse to perform the tasks regardless of treat incentives. Positive reinforcement training methods are highly recommended. The Czechoslovakian Vlcak is not recommended for first-time owners as they need strong pack leadership and structure.

History

In 1955, a biological experiment took place in the CSSR of that time, namely, the crossing of aGerman Shepherd Dogwith a Carpathian Wolf. The experiment established that the progeny of the mating of a male dog to a female wolf as well as that of a male wolf to a female dog could be reared. The overwhelming majority of the products of these matings possessed the genetic requirements for the continuation of breeding. In 1965, after ending the experiment, a plan for the breeding of this new breed was worked out. This was to combine the usable qualities of the wolf with the favorable qualities of the dog. In 1982, the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog, through the general committee of the breeder’s associations of the CSSR of that time, was recognized as a national breed.