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The Slovensky Cuvac is well documented as fare back as the 17th century. As wolves slowly disappeared from the European mountains and modern herding practices came about, the Cuvac almost became extinct. A man by the name of Dr. Antonin Hruza of the Brno School of Veterinary Medicine saved the breed with his successful breeding program after World War II. A written standard was established and approved in 1964, and the breed was recognized internationally in 1969. The Slovensky is similar to the Kuvasz, however the Kuvasz is a slightly larger breed. The breed. It is a popular companion in Central Europe, but is still relatively quite rare. The breeds name is spelled Cuvac in Czechoslovakian, but the English and German spelling, Tchouvatch, reflects the pronunciation (chew-votch). Some of their talents are guarding flock against wolves and other predators, hunting big game to border patrol or search & rescue.
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| GENERAL
APPEARANCE ***
The Tatra Chuvach's breed characteristics conform in type with those of
a mountain dog of firm constitution, impressive appearance and thick
white coat. He has strong bone, a lively temperament and is vigilant,
fearless and alert. For centuries he has been accustomed to the harsh
climate of the Slovakian mountains, especially the Tatra mountains. His
format is well within the shape of a moderate rectangle, the body
resting on strong rather high limbs. His vigilance and alertness helped
to give him his name, as the Slovak word "Cuvat51 means
to hear.\
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| CHARACTERISTICS
*** He is
boundlessly faithful and courageous, always ready to fight off any
intruder, be it even bears and wolves. In order to distinguish him from
wild beasts in the night, he is, according to ancient tradition, only
bred in white.
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| TEMPERRAMENT
*** The Slovensky Cuvac is powerful, calm, loyal flock guardian.
It is a fearless defender of its territory and "pack", whether
it be humans or animals. These dogs have been know to be dramatically
affectionate with members of its own family, but reserved with and even
suspicious of strangers. They are wonderful with children in their own
family. Cuvac are natural guardians of their families, especially of the
children. This breed can be stubborn, with an independent nature, which
must be overcome with proper training. It has been said that once a
Cuvac has learned something they never forget it. This breed requires a
dominant owner and someone who understands the instincts of flock
guardians. This is not a breed for the average pet owner.
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| HEAD
AND KULL*** Skull Strong, longish in shape, broad between the
ears. The broad forehead has a shallow furrow tapering away towards the
rear. Superciliary ridges are in proportion and slanted sideways. Top of
head flat. Neck clearly defined from strong, moderately protruding nape
of neck. Top of head, in profile, slightly domed compared to bridge of
nose.
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| Eyes
*** Dark brown, oval shape, set in horizontally. Eyelids black, close
fitting. Membrane in the inside corner of the eye dark, making the eye
expressive. Ears *** Set on high,
mobile at set on. Of moderate length, hanging, lying close to head. Half
way down, the ear has finer hair. When in repose, the rounded lower edge
reaches to mouth level. NECK *** Set on straight. Carried high when alert. In male dogs very powerful with good mane. No dewlap.
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*** Moderate.
FACIAL REGION ***
Nose Black, especially in
summer. Muzzle *** Straight in profile and about half length of head, fairly broad, tapering towards the front. Strong, of medium length, blunt. Lips *** Close fitting,
corner of mouth closed. Mucous membranes black, forming a narrow, not
overhanging frame to the mouth Medium thickness. Palate black. Jaws *** Strong, always with complete scissor bite.
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| BODY
*** Back
Straight. Of medium length and strong. Loin * Moderately arched. Well attached to the sacrum, muscular, very strong and adequately long. Rump * Strong, broad and slightly sloping. Chest Broad. Sternum bone reaching up to the height of shoulder joints. Ribcage Well sprung ribs. Sternum above half height at withers and reaching lower than elbows. The length of the ribcage exceeds half the body length; its breadth is a quarter of the height at withers. Ribs Arched, inclined towards rear and forming a clear transition to the flanks. Belly * Belly and flanks appropriate, moderate tuck up.
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| TAIL
***b Set on low. Standing and in repose hanging low, reaching to
hock joints. Shape straight like a cigar, not curled at tip. When moving
carried curled over loin. FOREQUARTERS ***
Forelegs Position straight, pillar-like, with good angulation of
upper arm and elbow. Feet strong, round, tight. Legs generally rather
long, specially in males.
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| HINDQUARTERS
*** Buttocks,
together with upper thighs, form a muscular whole, longish in shape and
of considerable breadth. Stifle Well muscled and well angulated. Second Thigh Sloping, strong, well muscled. Hockjoint : Strong, with blunt angle; rather low set but well defined and large. Hock Short and strong. Position vertical. There is no restriction at transition to hock. Dewclaws undesired. Hind feet Are slightly longer than front feet, otherwise same shape. Toes somewhat stronger and more arched.
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| GAIT
/ MOVEMENT
*** Surprisingly light footed in spite of his powerful build, agile and
quick, in every terrain and in all weathers; with preference for trot. SKIN ***Loose on body,
otherwise close fitting. Skin pink; black pigmentation only round the
eyes, the neck and muzzle where it merges with the black mucous
membranes. Pads also black. Undercoat *** hair fine and dense, in length up to half or two thirds of hair of top coat. The undercoat is shed during the summer, so the coat loses its density, but remains light throughout the year on account of the wavy topcoat which forms no parting on the back.
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| COLOR
*** White. Yellowish shading at set on of ears permitted but not desired.
Distinct yellow patches are not permitted. HEIGHT Dogs 62 to 70 cm. Bitches 59 to 65 cm at withers. MEASUREMENTS DOGS BITCHES Dogs Bitches ***
Weight 36 to 44 kg 31 to 37 kg
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| FAULTS
*** Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault
and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in
exact proportion to its degree. Pincer bite, missing teeth. Pendulous lips. Unsymmetric position of the ears. Flat, not sufficiently deep chest. Tail laterally deviated. Bear-like feet. Dewclaws. Close fitting fringy coat, also completely wavy coat. Lack of coat on belly, flanks and genitals. Results of tickets or distemper. Excessively nervous, unbalanced character.
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| ELIMINATING
FAULTS *** Pink
spots on nose leather, lips or eyelids. Light eyes. Yellow patches
in coat. NOTE *** Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
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