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Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
- Animal
- Dog
- Type
- Wolfdog
- Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Height
- 60 cm
- Weight
- 20 kg
The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog is a wolfdog breed from Czechoslovakia. It began in 1955 as an experiment led by Colonel Karel Hartl and cynologist Heiri Machat. Records list a height figure of 60 and a weight figure of 20. It was called Czech Wolfdog until 1982.
What this breed is
The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog is a dog of wolfdog type from Czechoslovakia.
Its recorded history begins with an experiment conducted there in 1955 by Colonel Karel Hartl and cynologist Heiri Machat.
What to know first
Begin with its documented origin and its wolfdog classification. The supplied record lists a height figure of 60 and a weight figure of 20.
The breed was known as the Czech Wolfdog until 1982, so both names may appear in older material.
Notable facts
Its founding experiment has a named place, year and people attached to it.
The record gives clear size figures and identifies Czechoslovakia as its origin.
Readers can place it within the wider group of dog breeds.
Points to weigh
This is a wolfdog-type breed whose history is tied to an experiment rather than a simple regional origin story.
The name changed from Czech Wolfdog to Czechoslovakian Wolfdog in 1982, which can affect how records are labeled.
Pricing
Pricing does not apply to a dog breed.
Who should skip it
Skip this breed if you are not looking for a wolfdog-type dog or a breed from Czechoslovakia.
For a wider starting point, compare other dog breeds.
Verdict
The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog suits readers drawn to a clearly recorded Czechoslovakian origin and a documented 1955 beginning. Its identity is closely linked to wolfdog classification and a historical name change. Treat the listed height and weight as the available size record, then seek fuller information before making an ownership decision.
What stands out
- Documented 1955 origin in Czechoslovakia
- Named founders: Karel Hartl and Heiri Machat
- Recognized as a wolfdog-type breed
- Former name recorded through 1982
Worth knowing
- Its history begins as an experiment
- The breed has a documented name change
- The supplied size record uses figures without stated units
Suits
- Readers researching wolfdog breeds
- People interested in Czechoslovakian breed origins
- Readers comparing documented dog histories
Think twice if
- You are not looking for a wolfdog-type dog
- You want a breed from a different origin
In short
Choose the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog when its wolfdog identity, Czechoslovakian roots and experimental beginnings are central to what you want to learn about a breed. The historical record is specific about its origin, founders and former name. The available size record is limited to figures of 60 for height and 20 for weight. Readers wanting a breed with a different background should begin with other dog breeds.
Questions
Where did the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog begin?
It began in Czechoslovakia.
When did the breed's history start?
Its recorded beginning was an experiment conducted in 1955.
Who conducted the experiment?
Colonel Karel Hartl and cynologist Heiri Machat conducted it.
What type of dog is it?
It is identified as a wolfdog.
What size figures are recorded?
The supplied record lists a height figure of 60 and a weight figure of 20.
Was it always called the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog?
No. It was known as the Czech Wolfdog until 1982.
More dog breeds from Czechoslovakia
Other wolfdog breeds
Calupoh Mexico Photo: Jenniffer1987 · CC BY-SA 4.0 
Photo credits7 photographs on this page
- Czechoslovakian Wolfdog — Margo-CzW · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Slovak Cuvac — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Calupoh — Jenniffer1987 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Saarloos wolfdog — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- dachshund — Ellen Levy Finch · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Dalmatian — Desaix83 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Dandie Dinmont Terrier — Sannse · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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