Slovenský kopov

About Slovenský kopov

• Life Span*12-14 years
• Getting a puppy homeAverage
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  Rare Easy to get

Introduction

Also known as the Slovakian Hound, Slovak Hound, or Slowensky Kopov, a medium-sized odorous hound is of relatively light, but solid, build. Their coat is solid black with moderate roughness, close-fitting, dense and always tan marks. It is a highly intelligent breed with an excellent sense of smell and direction. Where he is known, he dominates the hunting world with his endurance, character and great courage.

History

A famous type of Hunting Dog since ancient times, the breed today was first identified in the 1870s. The first written reference to Slovensky Kopov dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries, when this breed was prohibited from crossing with others. This suggests that Kopov had already formed an identity among hunting circles. The name ""Kopov"" is derived from the Hungarian word ""kopo"" which means odor hunter. The bacround of this breed is believed to have used the Brandbrake (Austrian Black and Tan Hound), Chart Polski, and Magyar Agar (Hungarian Greyhound).

A more integrated approach to breeding kopovs began in 1915, when a series of regulations on hound dogs forbade the use of long breeds to chase deer. This was also a time when Kopov's color patterns began to be standardized.

The modern era of Kopov breeding began in 1936. A few select dogs were chosen for a controlled breeding program aimed at removing any unwanted variation in color and height. Eventually, over several generations, the Kopov population stabilized and the genotype was standardized. In 1963, FCI accepted Slovensky Kopov as a Schnathound type Hunting Dog. The Slovak Hound Breeders Club was established in 1988 in Bratislava, Solvacia.

Although extremely common in its area of ​​origin, it is now being discovered only by dog ​​enthusiasts in other countries.

General Appearance

The Slovenski kopov or Slovakian hound is a distinctive hunting hound in appearance, with a muscular body, long legs, long tail and long drooping ears. The short coat is always black, with tan markings (black and tan). Dogs should weigh about 16 kg (35 lb) and be 46 cm (18 in) at the withers, with bitches being slightly smaller. The ideal size is described in the breed standard to discourage the breeding of overly large or overly small dogs. Other measurements for the ideal hound to preserve the breed type are given in the standard. The breed is more heavily built than the similarly marked American Black and Tan Coonhound, but a more sturdily built hound from Poland, more lightly built than the otherwise similar Oger Polski. The eyes are always deep, deep, and there is a glimpse of vivacity and courage in them.

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Breeding

The gestation period in lasts for 60-64 days The primary period of the reproductive cycle of the female is called Proestrus and goes on for around 9 days. During this time the females begin to draw in males. The subsequent part is the Estrus when the bitch is receptive to the male. It goes on for around 3 to 11 days. The third part is the Diestrus. Usually, it happens around day 14. In this period the bitch's discharge changes for distinctive red and reaching its end. The vulva gets back to average, and she will no longer allow mating. The fourth part called the Anestrus. The time span between heat periods ordinarily keeps going around a half year. The litter size ranges between 6 to 8 puppies at a time'