Available dogs: 7
Alaskan Malamute
A strong and sociable working dog built for endurance.
SizeLarge
GroupWorking
Lifespan10–12 Years
Hovawart Rescue Dogs in the UK
We can't find any Hovawart dogs looking for a home right now.
You can look for other dog breeds, or sign up to get notifications when a Hovawart becomes available.
Hovawart
A powerful guardian breed with deep devotion to family.
The Hovawart is a robust working dog originally bred in Germany as a watchdog and livestock protector. It is loyal, confident, and calm, making it an excellent family guardian. Its versatility and protective instincts require experienced, consistent training.
Quick Facts
- Size
- Large
- Breed Group
- Working
- Lifespan
- 10–12 Years
- Exercise Needs
- More than 2 hours per day
- Grooming Needs
- Low
- Shedding
- Yes
- Barking Tendency
- Medium
- Trainability
- Requires firm, patient guidance; intelligent and trainable but can be headstrong.
- Temperament
- Protective, calm, and reliable with family, though wary of strangers and territorial.
FAQ
How can I find a Hovawart near me?
We can't find any Hovawart dogs looking for a home right now. You can see if there are any international dogs looking for a home in the UK instead, or sign up to get notifications when a new Hovawart is added to Rescue Finder.
How many Hovawart dogs are in rescue?
There aren't any Hovawart dogs looking for a home on Rescue Finder right now.
How do I adopt a Hovawart?
The process to adopt a dog varies from charity to charity, but the process is usually similar. If you've found a dog you'd like to adopt or learn more about, be sure to click through to the charity and follow their adoption process. We've also written a detailed guide on what the adoption process usually involves that you can check out here if you'd like to learn more.
How much does it cost to adopt a Hovawart?
The cost of adopting a dog can vary, but is usually between £150 and £450. Some factors that can influence the cost include the dogs age and the charity that is looking after them. You can speak to the charity about their adoption fees.
Can I adopt a Hovawart puppy?
We can't find any Hovawart puppies at the moment, but new dogs are added to Rescue Finder each day so be sure to check back another time.
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