Related breedBichon Frisé1300 to 1933 · Belgium, FranceHovawart at a glance
- Origin
- Germany
- Appeared
- 1200 to 1937 (likely)
- Family
- Continental Herder
- Type
- Guard dog
- Size
- Large
- Life span
- 10 to 14 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, KC, AKC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 190
The name. Middle High German hova ("yard") + wart ("watchman").
Same familyGerman Spitz1400 to 1899 · GermanyFamily and relatives
Descends from
Kuvasz, Newfoundland, German Shepherd, Leonberger, Bernese Mountain Dog
Same family: Continental Herder
Beauceron, Bergamasco Shepherd, Bouvier des Flandres, Briard, Polish Lowland Sheepdog, Belgian Malinois
Same time, same continent
Beagle, Bichon Frisé, Bolognese, Borzoi, Bracco Italiano, Briard
Same eraPoodle1400 to 1874 · FrancePlace in time
The Hovawart appears 1200 to 1937 (likely), in the Late Middle Ages, when 53 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Hovawart is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
On the timelineLate Middle Ages53 breeds first appeared in this period
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