Hovawart Puppies

Finding a well bred hovawart puppy is not easy in the United States. Although puppies are available occasionally, most are not FCI registered. If a puppy is not FCI registered it cannot participate in internationally recognized competitions and it will not be approved for breeding by AHNA. Because breeders of such puppies either do not understand or do not care what they are doing to the breed, the health, temperament and working ability of their puppies is also a concern.

The hovawart is not a breed for everyone. It is a large working breed with natural guarding instinct. A great deal of time is required daily to provide a hovawart with enough work to keep him happy. He also must live in the home and not be relegated to a kennel or yard. If you think you are interested in adding a hovawart to your family, do your homework. Talk to people who own one. Read about the breed. Meet as many hovawarts as you can. Join AHNA and read the newsletters. Come to our shows. Think again about your current lifestyle and why you want a dog.

There will be one AHNA litter of puppies born in 2003 -- breeding planned this spring. Applications are now being taken for the waiting list. The mother is a German RZV import, Gwenifar vom Georgenberg (Grace). Grace was best dog in show at the Hovawart National Specialty show this spring and has already earned her Schutzhund II title. She’s a good family dog and working dog and is beautiful as well. The father is also an RZV dog. He resides in Germany and also has many working and conformation titles. Needless to say, AHNA club members will receive preference on the waiting list. The club can also assist in the importation of an “authentic” hovawart.

Grace playing	Stay tuned for additional pictures and information about Grace and her prospective mate.

Our most recent import, Zausel zur Bärenschlucht, at 10 weeks of age.
	There will be lots more pictures of Zausel!