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Slovak Rough-haired Pointer

Also known as Slovak Wirehaired Pointer, Slovensky Hrubosrsty Stavac, Ohar.

Related breedAmerican Hairless Terrier1972 to 2016 · United States

Slovak Rough-haired Pointer at a glance

Origin
Slovakia
Appeared
1950 to 1983 (likely)
Family
Pointer Setter
Type
Pointer / setter
Size
Medium
Life span
12 to 14 years
Recognised by
FCI
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 320

The name. Translation of Slovenský hrubosrstý stavač, "Slovak rough-coated pointer"; ohar is a Slovak word for a pointing dog.

Same familyChinook1917 to 2013 · United States

Family and relatives

Same eraEurasier1960 to 1973 · Germany

Place in time

The Slovak Rough-haired Pointer appears 1950 to 1983 (likely), in the Modern Era, when 67 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Slovak Rough-haired Pointer is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.