Fuchs
Other names
Harzer, Siegerländer Fuchs, Westerwälderhund, Kuhhund
Life expectancy
13 years
Age adult
18 months
Height (Shoulder height)
55 cm
Weight
28 kg
Coat texture
long-haired / undercoat / stock hair
Coat color
foxy-red
Common illnesses
no diseases known for this breed
Food expenses per month in €
about € 64
Suitable for children
Rather not
Needs a garden
Rather yes
Hunting motivated / needs alternative employment
Rather not
First dog suitable
Rather not
Allergy friendly
Rather not
Athletic
Very atletic
Attention
Needs much attention
Care and grooming
Low grooming effort
Eager to learn
High
Exercise
Needs a lot of exercise
Nature
quick and eager to learn / robust / alert / likes hunting / intelligent / tenacious / protective / agile / likes to work
Bred for
herding dog
Common illnesses
no diseases known for this breed
Dog type according to FCI
not FCI approved
FCI description
Not FCI Approved
Short description
The Fuchs is an intelligent working dog. Guarding sheep or cattle is in his blood. He needs a good and thorough training and can dissipate their energy during agility or other dog sports. He demands physial as well as mental exercise and a soft but firm training. Before you decide to get a Fuchs you should keep in mind the breed's requirements throughout his whole life, which can be upt to 14 years long. If he lacks proper training and physical exercise he can adapt destructive behavior. In certain situations he tends to guard everything moving, including children of the family, this can be very problematic. This breed is almost extinct.
This information is indicative and adheres to the breed standard. Each animal is an individual and has a personal character, as well as its own needs. Thus, a breed is not a guarantee of certain behaviors, etc.