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Slovenský kopov

Also known as Slovakian Hound, Slovak Hound.

1600 to 1963SlovakiaScent hound
Related breedAkita1600 to 1931 · Japan

Slovenský kopov at a glance

Origin
Slovakia
Appeared
1600 to 1963 (uncertain)
Family
Scent Hound
Type
Scent hound
Size
Medium
Life span
12 to 14 years
Recognised by
FCI
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 244

The name. Slovak for "Slovak hound", kopov being the Slovak word for a hunting hound.

Similar breedBeagle1400 to 1890 · United KingdomSimilar breedDachshund1600 to 1888 · GermanyRelated breedAkita1600 to 1931 · Japan
Same familyCatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United States

Family and relatives

Descends from

Austrian Black and Tan Hound, Polish Greyhound, Magyar Agár

Same family: Scent Hound

American Foxhound, Basset Hound, Beagle, Bloodhound, Dachshund, English Foxhound

Same time, same continent

Affenpinscher, Bedlington Terrier, Bernese Mountain Dog, Border Terrier, Clumber Spaniel, Dachshund

The familyScent Hound113 breeds in this familyClose relativeBloodhound1000 to 1100 · Belgium, FranceSame familyCatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United States
Same eraGerman Pinscher1700 to 1884 · Germany

Place in time

The Slovenský kopov appears 1600 to 1963 (uncertain), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Slovenský kopov is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.

On the timelineEarly Modern Era111 breeds first appeared in this periodSame time, same continentBernese Mountain Dog1700 to 1907 · SwitzerlandGuidesPractical guidesBehaviour, training, health and adoptionSame eraGerman Pinscher1700 to 1884 · Germany