Hovawart
Hovawart
VS
Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Breeds
Hovawart
Comparisons
Central Asian Shepherd Dog

Hovawart vs Central Asian Shepherd Dog

Compare Hovawart and Central Asian Shepherd Dog side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Hovawart
Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 70 cm
62 – 90 cm
Weight
25 – 50 kg
45 – 85 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
10 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
3/5
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Characteristics

Hovawart
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Protective
Easy to train
Giant
Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Great with kids
Giant

Summary

About Hovawart
Large, powerful German farm guardian with medium‑long weatherproof coat in black, black and tan or blond. Deeply loyal, calm and family‑focused, but reserved with strangers and strongly territorial. Intelligent, independent and late‑maturing, needing consistent training, mental work and ample exercise.
About Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Ancient Central Asian livestock and property guardian: very large, powerful, calm and independent, deeply loyal to family but reserved with strangers. Needs early socialisation, firm experienced handling, secure space, moderate exercise, and regular grooming of its thick shedding coat.

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