Hovawart — breed standard (FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Hovawart — breed standard (FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed was developed in Germany and is FCI standard N° 190, Group 2.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Height at the withers is 63–70 cm for males and 58–65 cm for females; dogs above 73 cm or bitches above 68 cm are disqualified.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is long, thick and only slightly wavy, lying flat with minimal undercoat.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Three colour forms exist: black-and-tan, solid black and blond.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The bite is a strong scissor with 42 teeth, and the body length to height ratio is about 100:110 to 100:115.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifying faults include aggression or shyness, clear physical or behavioural abnormality, a blue or wall eye, incorrect ear set (erect, semi-erect or rose), off-standard colours (such as blue-grey, deer, brown, white or patched), white markings outside the chest, and oversize.