THE WORKING GROUP

Hovawart

Pines Douglas of Minches
Sire :- Kaunotarens Shakaali at Kynyaf Dam :- Jordis v Zollbrucke
BREEDER : - John Sharp & Ellaine Betts OWNER.- Min Inches

The hovawart is a robust but not heavy, medium long haired, intelligent, determined, obedient and affectionate working dog. While retaining puppy nature for a long time, they are outstanding watchdogs, especially in stables and farms because of their good nature towards livestock.
The easy care coat comes in three official colours - Black, Black/Gold and Gold

UK & Irish Clubs..... UK & Irish Breeders..... Show Information...
Breed Information..... Interesting Sites ..... Stud Dogs

If you wish to enter your breed here - goto the UK DOGS contact form

Congratulations to the winner in breed at Porto World show 2001

For pictures of the top dogs in Scotland by Michael Trafford

If you want a portrait drawn try one of these UK artists

UK & Irish Clubs

Update	Club Name	Contact	Phone number	Homepage	Email
2004	Hovawart Club of Great Britain	Miss Julie Condron	01253 777186	yes	yes

Show Information

In the UK the hovawart is shown under breed classes at a few shows, or Any Variety Not Seperately Classified - A.V.N.S.C. This can be AVNSC Working, or AVNSC Working/Utility/Toy or any other combination of other groups!
They do NOT have Championship Status under KC Rules.

In Ireland, they have their own rules and these are the same as the F.C.I. - CAC and CACIB can be won here. At the moment GB residents, must register with the Irish Kennel Club to compete.
F.C.I. registered breeds should be able to show there, when quarantine is lifted in 2000.

Breed Information

Size	Active	Temperament	Kennel	Training	Grooming	Problems
D. 25-27½" = 63-70cm. B. - 22-26" = 55-65cm.	Can be	Watchfull, friendly	not good	Quite easy	Weekly	Yes

UK & Irish Breeders

AFFIX In Blue means pups available

Affix	Breeder	Telephone	Area	Email	Homepage
MINCHES	Min Inches	0044(0)1738 552183	Perth	yes	yes
SCHWARZWALD	Penny Miles	0044(0)1793 751380	Cricklade	No	No
PINES	Elaine Betts & John Sharp	0044(0)1223 262205	Cambridge	yes	yes
MYRTILLAS	Mrs E Anderson	0044(0)1874 676271	Brecon	n/a	n/a
CORSINSALFAD	Anne Stewart	mob 07866698894	Auchterarder	yes	YES

Stud dogs

Name	Owner	Telephone	Area	Email	Homepage
Diego vom Buvagt Hus World Champion 2000	Uwe Bestmann	Germany	0049-40-6428286	yes	yes

Interesting Sites, Foreign Clubs and breeders

Kennel Name	Contact	Telephone	Area	Email	Homepage
H.V.N.	Kees van de Gorp	013 5700691	Tilburg	Yes	Yes

Problems

All breeding stock is tested against hip dysplasia with the result that the breed average is very good. The B.V.A score in 1999 is 11.5 total.
No known eye problems have turned up in the UK so far, but most imported animals and their offspring are screened for the first three generations.
Underactive thyroid is the only problem giving rise to concern at the moment. This is treatable with pills, but efforts are being made to bring it under control.
Chance of getting it? 15 in 215 dogs so far.(in UK)

For pictures of the top dogs in Scotland by Michael Trafford

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LAST UPDATE-Tuesday, June 22, 2004