FCI Standard No. 332 for the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
FCI - Standard č. 332 (Nr.332/03.09.1999) Československý vlčák
This document outlines the official breed standard for the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog, detailing its history, general appearance, temperament, and specific physical characteristics as recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI). It serves as a guide for breeders and judges to maintain the breed's integrity.

📜 The official breed standard for the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog.
🐾 Details the history, appearance, and temperament of this unique dog breed.

Why Go

📖 Learn about the detailed characteristics of the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog.
🧬 Understand the breed's fascinating origin from German Shepherds and Carpathian Wolves.
⚖️ Essential guide for breeders, judges, and enthusiasts of the breed.
🌍 Discover its recognition as a national breed by the former Czechoslovakia.

Key Characteristics

📏 Strong, larger than medium size, with a rectangular frame.
🐺 Wolf-like body structure, movement, coat, and mask.
🧠 Temperamental, very active, enduring, docile, and quick to react.
🛡️ Fearless, courageous, yet distrustful, with extraordinary loyalty to owners.
🌡️ Resistant to various weather conditions, making them versatile.

Physical Traits

🦴 Head: Symmetrical, well-muscled, blunt wedge shape, clear sex indication.
👃 Nose: Oval, black.
👄 Jaws/Teeth: Strong, symmetrical, scissor or pincer bite with 42 teeth.
👁️ Eyes: Narrow, obliquely set, amber colored.
👂 Ears: Erect, thin, triangular, short.
💪 Body: Smooth topline, firm back, spacious pear-shaped chest.
🐾 Paws: Large, slightly turned outwards, strong dark claws.
🎨 Coat Color: Yellow-grey to silver-grey with a characteristic light mask.

Important Proportions

📏 Length of body : Height at withers = 10:9
📏 Length of muzzle : Length of cranial region = 1:1.5

Height & Weight

♂️ Males: Minimum 65 cm height, minimum 26 kg weight.
♀️ Females: Minimum 60 cm height, minimum 20 kg weight.

Faults & Disqualifications

🚫 Deviations from standard are faults, severity proportional to degree.
❌ Disqualifying faults include aggression, atypical features, and incorrect bite.

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