At a glance the quick version
Coat and looks how to spot one
rough (wire) coat with short undercoat
An athletic gundog with a harsh, straight topcoat about 4 cm long over a short, fine undercoat that thins out in summer. A softer moustache and beard and bushy brows give it a whiskery face.32
Personality what they are like
A willing, clever working dog that learns quickly and likes to cooperate with its handler. Alert and focused in the field, it is bred to be steady and easy to live with.32
Daily activity how busy a day looks
A true all-round hunting dog that searches, points and retrieves in fields, woods and water, so it needs plenty of daily exercise and work for its nose.32
The story where it all began
Koloman Slimák developed the breed after the Second World War, crossing German Wirehaired Pointers and Weimaraners with the Czech Fousek, and later adding Pudelpointer blood. Its breeders first tried to register it as a rough-haired Weimaraner, but it was accepted as a breed of its own, gaining full FCI recognition in 1982.21
Fun facts for the dinner table
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Puppies and young dogs can have striking azure blue eyes that turn amber as they mature.2
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Its short undercoat is largely shed in summer, making the coat lighter in warm weather.3
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It must pass a working trial to become an FCI champion, since it is classed as a working gundog.1
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The breed was first introduced to the United Kingdom in 1997.2
Recognised by the official bits
- FCI
- Standard no. 320, Group 7 (Pointing Dogs), Section 1.1 Continental pointers, braque type; definitive recognition 17 Feb 1982; subject to a working trial.1
- North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA)
- Recognised.2
- UK
- First brought to the UK in 1997.2
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Slovak Rough-haired Pointer. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Hand strippingHand stripping keeps the harsh texture; clipping also worksevery 12 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 7every year
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- SLOVENSKÝ HRUBOSRSTÝ STAVAČ (OHAR) (320) - FCI breed nomenclature fci.beused for recognition, group, working trial
- Slovak Rough-haired Pointer - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for other names, history, recognition, colours, fun facts
- FCI Standard No. 320 - Wire-haired Slovakian Pointer fci.beused for height, coat, colour, temperament, use
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.