Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer

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This recently recognized Slovakian breed is known under a variety of names - commonly called simply 'Ohar', it's also known as Slovakian Pointing Griffon, Slowakischer Rauhbart, or Slovakian Wirehaired Pointing Dog, to name a few names. It was once also referred as 'Wirehaired Weimaraner'.

The breed originates from crossing German Wirehaired Pointers, Weimaraners, and the Cesky Fousek, with a touch of Pudelpointer as well. The developer, Koloman Slimak, wanted a breed with great stamina that could track, point and retrieve on both land and in water. The breed was to be suitable for hunting various types of prey as well, from birds and hares up to animals the size of deer.

The breed resembles its more well known relatives, with a broken coat and a typical beard and pronounced eyebrows. The head should be rectangular with a relatively high and wide muzzle. The eyes are almond shaped with an intelligent expression, the ears set high. The neck is lean, the back straight and the chest relatively long and broad. The tail is set rather high and carried low or horizontally.

The undercoat is short and fine, while the topcoat is longer, straight and harsh.

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