Slovak Kopov Dog Breed
Slovensky Kopov

Czechoslovakia

The Czechoslovakian hound, the Slovakian Kopov is the only hunting breed that exists in its type in its country of origin. It descends from a variety of different hounds that existed a few centuries ago in Czechoslovakia and with time it has evolved until becoming a well-defined type. It is known for its strength and ability.

It is of medium size and robust constitution, slightly solid. Its head is long and it has powerful jaws and big ears that are taken close to the head. The length of the back of the Kopov that must be flat is higher than its height at withers. The thick tail is not so long and is well covered with hard hair, but without frayed edges. The hair is 2-5 cm long.

The color is black with brown patches on the eyes, cheeks, feet and the lower part of the legs around the anus. The height at withers is 45 to 50 cm in males and 40 to 45 in females.