Slovensky Kopov
- Medium
- Foundation Stock Service
The Slovensky Kopov is a medium-sized Slovakian scent hound, alert, courageous, and determined, with an excellent sense of smell and direction. The coat is solid black with tan markings, and the build is light but solid.
- Height
- 16 to 20
- inches at the shoulder
- Weight
- 33 to 44
- pounds, adult
- Life expectancy
- 12 to 13
- years, median 12.5
- Senior from
- 9.4
- years, about
Senior starts in the last quarter of a breed's expected lifespan, following the 2019 AAHA canine life stage guidelines. Individual dogs vary.
About the breed
- Temperament
- Alert, courageous, determined
- Coat
- Rough, short
- Origin
- Slovakia
The Slovensky Kopov, also called the Slovakian Hound or Slovak Hound, is a medium-sized scent hound from Slovakia. It stands 16 to 20 inches tall and weighs 33 to 44 pounds, with a build that is light but solid.
The coat is medium-coarse, close-fitting, and dense, always solid black with tan markings. This is an intelligent breed with an excellent sense of smell and a strong sense of direction.
Alert, courageous, and determined, the Slovensky Kopov is known in the hunting world for its endurance, character, and courage.
Temperament and needs
Scored 1 to 5 for the breed overall. Individual dogs vary.
- Affectionate with family5 out of 5
- Good with young children3 out of 5
- Good with other dogs4 out of 5
- Openness to strangers3 out of 5
- Playfulness3 out of 5
- Watchdog and protective nature3 out of 5
- Adaptability3 out of 5
- Trainability4 out of 5
- Energy level3 out of 5
- Mental stimulation needs3 out of 5
- Barking level3 out of 5
- Shedding3 out of 5
- Grooming frequency1 out of 5
- Drooling2 out of 5
Care
The routines that matter most for this breed. Open one at a time.
Nutrition
The Slovensky Kopov does well on a high-quality dog food, whether commercially manufactured or home-prepared with your veterinarian's supervision and approval. Match the diet to the dog's life stage: puppy, adult, or senior.
Some dogs in this breed tend toward extra weight, so keep an eye on calorie intake. Treats help with training, but too many can lead to weight gain, so use them in moderation.
Learn which human foods are safe for dogs and which are not, and check with your vet if you have any concerns about your dog's weight or diet. Keep clean, fresh water available at all times.
Grooming
The Slovensky Kopov has a short, close-fitting coat that needs only occasional brushing. The undercoat is dense, so the breed sheds seasonally; brush more often during that stretch. An occasional bath keeps the coat clean.
The nails are strong and fast-growing. Trim them as needed with a clipper or grinder to avoid overgrowth, splitting, and cracking.
Check the ears now and then for wax and debris, and brush the teeth regularly.
Exercise
The Slovensky Kopov is a scent hound used for sustained hunting and tracking work. In hunting areas, keep walks on lead; tracking practice uses a long lead. Lead handling, remaining at a station, and stay exercises are foundations for field work, and the handler should understand the individual dog before beginning that training.
Outside field work, fenced play and several daily walks offer regular exercise. Indoor options include hide-and-seek, chasing a ball rolled along the floor, and learning new tricks. Swimming, hiking, retrieving, and training for dog sports can add variety.
Health conditions
3 conditions are documented for the Slovensky Kopov.
A predisposition is not a diagnosis. Ask your vet which screenings make sense for your dog's age.
- Elbow DysplasiaBone & Joint
- Hip DysplasiaBone & Joint
- OsteoarthritisBone & Joint
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