It will protect your property against intruders with great passion. When its handler indicates that visitors are welcome, it will accept them immediately. Hovawart have good scenting noses. Intelligent and highly trainable, it learns quickly what you expect of it. The best results are achieved with extremely consistent, loving and well-balanced training.
Unneutered males can be quite a challenge to handle.
This dominant breed needs a firm, experienced master. May be aggressive with same sex dogs but does well with non-canine pets in the household if it is socialized with them from puppyhood. Some strains are prone to fear biting, and others may be rather timid. Hovawarts are ideally suited for tracking, avalanche rescue, watchdogging, and defense situations. This is a very healthy breed.