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Buying a Hovawart
Buying a Hovawart is a big decision, and it is important to feel confident throughout the entire process. On Get a Pet, you can compare current listings from both breeders and private sellers, see price, age, and location, and contact sellers directly.
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What kind of temperament does a Hovawart typically have with family and strangers?
This breed is usually deeply devoted and affectionate with its family, but naturally reserved or suspicious with strangers. Many are confident, calm and stable when well bred and well trained, yet they keep a strong protective instinct that needs thoughtful socialization from a young age.
How much daily exercise does a Hovawart really need?
Most adults need at least 1.5 to 2 hours of physical activity each day, plus regular mental challenges such as tracking, obedience or scent work. They were developed as working farm and guard dogs, so a quick walk around the block is not enough to keep them balanced and relaxed in the home.
Is a Hovawart a good choice for first time dog owners?
This breed is often too independent, strong willed and protective for most first time owners. They respond best to calm, consistent leadership and clear rules, so experience with medium or large working breeds is very helpful for managing their temperament and training needs.
How does a Hovawart compare to a Golden Retriever or German Shepherd in personality?
Compared with many Golden Retrievers, they are usually more reserved with strangers and have a stronger guarding instinct. Compared with many German Shepherds, they are often a bit more independent and less intense, but they still require similar levels of training, socialization and activity.
Are Hovawarts naturally good guard dogs or does that require special training?
They have a natural guarding and territorial instinct, which means many will alert and protect with minimal formal protection training. What they really need is careful socialization, obedience work and clear boundaries so that their guarding remains controlled and appropriate rather than anxious or overreactive.
What health issues are Hovawarts most prone to?
The main concerns are hip and elbow dysplasia, certain joint problems and occasionally thyroid or eye issues. Reputable breeders usually screen their breeding dogs for hip and elbow health, so it is important to ask about test results and avoid puppies from unscreened parents.
How much grooming does a Hovawart’s coat need and how much do they shed?
They have a long, weather resistant coat that typically needs brushing a few times a week to prevent tangles and to remove loose hair. Heavy seasonal shedding is common in spring and autumn, and more frequent brushing during those periods helps keep hair and mats under control.
Can a Hovawart live in an apartment or small home if exercised enough?
It is possible but not ideal, because they are a large, active guardian breed that benefits from space and a secure yard. If living in an apartment, they need very consistent, high quality daily exercise along with careful training to manage barking and their natural watchdog behavior.
Are Hovawarts good with children and other pets?
Many are gentle and tolerant with children in their own family if raised with them and supervised, but their size and strength mean adults must always oversee interactions. With other dogs and small pets, early controlled socialization is important, since some individuals can be selective or territorial, particularly as they mature.
How trainable are Hovawarts and what training approach works best?
They are intelligent and capable, but also independent and sometimes slow to mature, so training should be firm, fair and patient rather than harsh or repetitive. Short, varied sessions that combine obedience, scent work and problem solving usually suit them better than drilling the same exercises for long periods.