Dog
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Hound 
Black Forest Hound Champions
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Pronunciation:
blak fawr-ist hound
Breed Description:
The Black Forest Hound breed of dog is a medium sized breed of dog that should have the appearance of a hunting dog. The build should be athletic and sturdy, however, they should still be lean enough to appear light and not too bulky. The body should be slightly longer than they are tall and the top line should be level and should be strong. The head should be rectangular in shape with a flat, domed skull. The ears should be medium in length and should hang down the side of the head. The tail is long and tapers to a point. It should be carried in a saber like fashion.
The coat should be medium in length, usually ranging from 2 to 5 cm in length. It should be wiry to the touch, dense and have a natural shine to it. The Black Forest Hound is found in only one coat color and that is black with tan points.
Temperament:
The Black Forest Hound breed of dog is an active breed that is known for being courageous and hard working. While they are not a good breed for simply pet life, if you offer them a range of activities, the Black Forest Hound can be happy in any setting. They are very loyal to their family and are good with children of all ages. They are very protective and can make an excellent watch dog. They do need a firm owner and an outlet for their energy but if they are given both, they can live just about anywhere. They do need to be properly socialized to accept other dogs and pets since they tend to be a dominant breed.
Height:
The average height for a Black Forest Hound is between 18 to 20 inches.
Weight:
The average weight for a Black Forest Hound is between 44 to 49 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Black Forest Hound breed of dog is considered to be a hardy breed of dog with few known health problems.
Living Conditions:
The Black Forest Hound breed of dog can do okay in apartments as long as they are given ample exercise. This is a hunting breed and does much better in a home with a large yard or acreage. This breed is better suited as a hunting dog or one that has a lot of training and exercise and isn't your typical, lay around the house, breed.
Exercise:
The Black Forest Hound breed of dog is an active breed that needs at least 60 minutes of exercise each day. They love being out and working so it is important to offer them a variety of activities.
Life Expectancy:
10 to 14 years
Grooming:
The Black Forest Hound breed of dog should be brushed once per week to remove any dead hair but outside of that, they are a very easy dog to groom. Special care should be given to the ears, since they can be prone to ear infections and the hair under the ears and around the feet should be trimmed on a regular basis. Baths should only be given when it is absolutely necessary and the breed can go several months between baths.
Origin:
The Black Forest Hound breed of dog, also known as the Slovakian Hound or Slovenský kopov, was developed in Slovakia and while the breed was first recognized in the mid to late 1800's, the breed is believed to date back several centuries before that time. The breed is believed to have been developed by crossing the Chart Polski, the Brandlbrack and the Magyar Agar together but it is unclear if any other breeds were introduced to the line. The result was a hunting dog that was used for hunting large game. While the breed is popular in Slovakia, it is considered to be a rare breed in the rest of the world. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
