The Slovensky Kopov is a hunting dog and assigned to the hound group. The term "Kopov" in the dog's name originates from the word "kopo". In Hungarian, this word means "scent hound". Slovensky Kopovs may also be referred to as the Slovak Hound or the Slovakian Hound. [1] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a purebred dog pedigree registry in the United States. The AKC advocates for the responsible ownership of dogs and promotes purebred dog events, such as the Westminster Dog Show. Go to source While they do share a few characteristics with other dog breeds, they have multiple unique ones as well. This wikiHow will help you with figuring out whether or not a dog is a Slovensky Kopov.
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Method 1
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Taking Note of the Body Structure
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Check the dog's size. Slovensky Kopovs may be anywhere from 16 to 20 inches (41 to 51 cm) tall, and they typically weigh somewhere between 33 to 44 pounds (15 to 20 kg). [2] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a purebred dog pedigree registry in the United States. The AKC advocates for the responsible ownership of dogs and promotes purebred dog events, such as the Westminster Dog Show. Go to source
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Examine the dog's skull. Slovensky Kopovs should have a top skull that is domed and also flat. It should be shaped like a rectangle that is kind of long. [3] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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View the dog's ears. Slovensky Kopovs should have ears that are medium in length, along with tips that are a little rounded. The dog should carry their ears along their head in a flat manner, and their ear leathers should be relatively higher than the dog's eye line. [4] X Research source
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See what the dog's eyes look like. Slovensky Kopovs should have eyes that are almond in shape, dark in color, and relatively deep-set. [5] X Research source
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Look at the dog's tail. Slovensky Kopovs should have a strong tail that reaches to the point of their hock and tapers going towards their tail tip. The dog's tail should be relatively low-set, being lower than their topline. When the dog is alert, their tail should have a curve going upwards and reaching to 150°, appearing like a saber. When the dog is relaxed, their tail should appear like a pendant. [6] X Research source
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Notice the dog's overall appearance. Overall, Slovensky Kopovs should have a bone structure that is good, with a body built kind of lightly in the shape of a rectangle that is sort of long. The dog should have a balanced, lively gait. [7] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Checking the Coat
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See what color the dog's coat is. Slovensky Kopovs should have a black-colored coat. On their limbs, you should notice markings that are anywhere from brown to mahogany in color. [8] X Research source
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Feel the coat's texture. Slovensky Kopovs should have a coat that feels moderately coarse in texture. [9] X Research source
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View the coat's overall appearance. The coat of a Slovensky Kopov should appear dense and fit closely. Their hair should be anywhere from 2 to 5 centimetres (0.79 to 1.97 in) in length, but their neck, tail, and back should have longer hair. The dog should also have a dense undercoat. You should notice that it is especially dense during the winter. [10] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Examining Temperament
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Know that this dog is easy to train. Slovensky Kopovs are intelligent dogs, and as a result, they are usually easily trainable. [11] X Research source
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Be aware of independence. Despite the dog being intelligent and easily trainable, Slovensky Kopovs may be relatively independent, so this is something to be aware of. [12] X Research source
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Find out if the dog is sociable. Slovensky Kopovs are typically sociable dogs, and in general, they tend to do well with children. [13] X Research source
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Notice whether the dog is suspicious towards strangers. While they are usually sociable dogs, Slovensky Kopovs may be suspicious towards strangers, so this is something to keep in mind. [14] X Research source
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Look for a large exercise need. Slovensky Kopovs are quite active and will need daily exercise through things like games of fetch or walks. [15] X Research source
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Realize that this dog may bark frequently. Slovensky Kopovs may tend to howl or bark, so they will need training to only bark when needed. [16] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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References
- ↑ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/slovensky-kopov/
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