[1][better source needed] The Hovawart is a muscular, medium sized, long-haired working breed.

[1] The long-haired coat lies close to the body with only a slight amount of undercoat.

After much work, the group was rewarded in 1922 when the first Hovawart litter was entered into the German Breeding Registry.

The enthusiasts continued their work and in 1937 the German Kennel Club officially recognised the Hovawart.

In 1964 the German Kennel Club recognised the Hovawart as the country's seventh working breed.

[2][3] The Hovawart does exceptionally well in search and rescue, tracking and working dog activities.