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GOOD BOY

Hovawart

Male, 11 mos

Van Nuys, CA

Color
Black
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
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Adopting a Hovawart

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Hovawart - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

You can adopt a Hovawart at a much lower cost than buying one from a breeder. The cost of adopting a Hovawart is around $300 in order to cover the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. In contrast, buying Hovawarts from breeders can be prohibitively expensive. Depending on their breeding, they usually cost anywhere from $1,500 to $2,700.

The easiest way to adopt a Hovawart would be through a rescue that specializes in Hovawarts. A great place to start is by starting a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Hovawarts in your area.

Hovawart fun facts

Fun Facts:

The name "Hovawart" means "estate guard dog" in German. This was the breed's original function.

The earliest mention of this breed refers to a "Hofwarth" in a text from the early 1200s called Sachsenspiegel.

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Hovawart Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Hovawart types to temperament and health issues to popular Hovawart mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.