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Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer
| Other Names | Slovak Wirehaired Pointer, Slovak Pointing Griffon, Slovak Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Slovak Wirehaired Pointing Dog, Slovensky Hrubosrsty Stavac (Ohar), Slovenský Ohař Hrubosrstý, Griffon d'arret Slovaque a Poil Dur, Slowakischer Rauhbart, Grifon de Muestra Eslovaco de Pelo Duro |
| Country of Origin | Slovakia |
| Weight | 55 - 77 lbs. (25 - 35 kg) |
| Height (at withers) | 22.5 - 27 in. (57 - 68 cm) |
| Coat | The coat is of moderate length; "rough" or "broken" with harsh, wiry hair and whiskers ("facial furnishings" or, informally, "moustaches"). |
| Colour | Any shade between a tweedy gray-brown and the classic pewter-silver coat. |
| Litter Size | 3 - 6 puppies |
| Life Span | 12 - 14 years |
| Origin & History | The breed was established by crossing German Wirehaired Pointers, Weimaraners, and the Cesky Fousek (also known as the Bohemian Wirehaired Pointing Griffon). The SRHP breed has had slight input from the German Wirehaired Pointer and Pudelpointer as well. The developer, Koloman Slimak, wanted a dog with great stamina which would track, point, retrieve in water or land, and be suitable for a range of prey from birds, hares and other small animals, and large game up to the size of deer. The breed was accepted by the FCI in 1985 or 1995 and categorized as a Continental Pointing Dog of the braque type. It is not yet recognized by the AKC in the U.S. First introduced into the United Kingdom in 1997, they were featured in a "meet the breed" segment of the 2007 broadcast of the famed Crufts dog show in Britain. The breed is also recognized by the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association and the Malaysian Kennel Association. |
| Personality | The breed is noted for its perseverance on the hunt as well as a good nose and voice. Unusual for pack dogs, it is friendly and easy for humans to manage. |
Care Requirements
| Health | There are no known breed-specific health concerns. |
| Grooming | The coat should be brushed about twice a week with a firm bristle brush. The coat needs some stripping, but is not hard to learn how to do. The hairs should be hand plucked occasionally depending on the condition of the coat. It is usually thinned in the spring and fall. Bathe only when necessary. The hair of the coat should be as hard as possible, but must not look untidy. Check the ears to make sure they are clean. The feet should be checked after the dog has been out working. This breed is an average shedder. |
| Exercise | The Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer is extremely energetic and tireless. It is very important that it gets daily vigorous exercise to prevent extreme indoor restlessness. This breed is more than a match for even the most active family and should not be taken on as a family pet unless it can be guaranteed plenty of vigorous exercise. It needs to be taken on a daily, brisk, long walk, jog or run alongside you when you bicycle. These dogs are excellent jogging companions and love to swim and retrieve. While out on the walk the dog must be made to heel beside or behind the person holding the lead, as instinct tells a dog the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human. Teach them to enter and exit door and gateways after the humans. |
| Other Considerations | These dogs are not recommended for apartment life unless you plan on taking them out daily for a jog or run alongside a bike. They are moderately active indoors and do best with acreage. |
