Saarloos wolfdog
- Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs ( without Swiss Cattle Dogs)
- Section 1: Sheepdogs
- Without working trial
Netherlands
Male 65-75 cm Female 60-70 cm Minor deviations above and below are allowed
Between 35 and 45 kg
The Saarloos Wolfhound (also: Saarlooswolfhond ) is recognized by the FCI Dutch breed (FCI Group 1, Section 1, Standard No. 311).
Origin and problems
The Dutchman Leendert Saarloos (* 1884, † 1969) was modern dogs degenerated and intended in the breed of the German Shepherd the "natural" properties zurückzuzüchten to obtain a better working dog. To this end, he crossed a wolf in the breed. As with the Czechoslovak wolfhound but this combination proved by many descendants as disruptive to the service application. These dogs had a hard time with the binding to the people, they were shy, skittish and difficult to train them.
About the Name
The Saarloos Wolfhound ( Saarlooswolfhond ) is not written with s so ".... wolfhound ". Originally the breed was called Europese Wolfhond ( European wolf dog), later the breed was renamed in honor of the founder.
Description
The Saarloos Wolfdog is a powerfully built dog whose outward appearance is reminiscent of a wolf. It is built harmoniously and has rather long limbs, without giving the impression of being high on legs. The size varies in males from 65 to 75 cm and in females 60 to 70 cm. Upward deviations are permitted. The weight of an adult male is about 40-45 kg, a dog weighs between 30 and 35 kg.
The body is longer than tall, with your back straight and normal sprung ribs. The chest line extends at most up to the elbows. The tail is broad at the base, heavily feathered, reaching at least to the hock and is saber-shaped to almost just born. The gait is light-footed and springy. The coat is short-haired and in winter has a dense undercoat. Coat colors vary from light to dark shaded black and wild colors ( the so-called wolf-gray ), from light to dark shaded brown wild colors and light cream white to white. Because of the cross-breeding of wolves, there are strong differences between summer and winter fur coat. The wolf -like impression prevails: the eyes are preferably yellow, almond-shaped, obliquely placed and not round. The ears are upright and smaller than the German Shepherd.
Nature
In all dogs, in which the wolf was re -crossed, a very different nature is to be noted that, " doglike " ranges from normal to " wolf-like ", ie, to shy and skittish. This is also the reason why the Saarloos Wolfdog the claim could not be just, to be "the better German Shepherd Dog ". He needs a very early socialization with people with a lot of dogs mind and a lot of love in education, so as not to permanently " scare " this sensitive dog. As a beginner, dog it is not suitable.
The Saarloos Wolfdog shows the caution and the rapid reaction capacity of a wolf, coupled with the devotion and loyalty of the dog. His outward appearance and his way of moving, make him an imposing appearance. He is a very independent dog, from which one can not expect obedience from puppy age. The dogs have a safe social behavior, are not loners and have the people against an attack instinct. Without reason, they do not see themselves prompted to inflict harm to people.
Most dogs of this breed have a strong hunting instinct, which is difficult to control and constantly counteract. This can be done through the provision of adequate replacement actions, eg Chuck hunting.