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Character The Hovawart is a sturdy dog. He is undemanding and adapts well to all climatic conditions. He is dynamic and active and will need a good daily workout in order to be calm in the home. Un jardin ne lui suffit pas, on doit lui permettre de bouger et s'occuper de lui quotidiennement. Obedience training never bores the Hovawart. On the contrary, it is a breed that demands attention. Any activity, other than a simple walk, is always welcome. As a working dog he is quickly bored when inactive and unoccupied. Working with his dog the master will quickly get to know his character and a strong bond will form between them. He is a stable, well-balanced dog and he has a gentle nature. But his strong character demands a firm hand when training him, a firm and, at the same time, kind hand, because he is also very sensitive. His good behaviour needs to be rewarded constantly, his bad traits reprimanded throughout his early. In his master's presence the dog will adapt to almost any circumstance because he is intelligent and very attached to his master. 
The young Hovawart can be quite turbulent - a trait the Germans characterize as both creative and stubborn. His creativity can be seen in his playfulness and the games he invents, often to the detriment of one's belongings! The fact that he is able to take the initiative makes him an ideal guide dog where he is expected to make decisions.. His stubbornness requires consistent and repeated training, along the motto: once forbidden, always forbidden! The young Hovawart will test his master all the time and this till he fully matures, between 2 and 3 years of age. 
The Hovawart is an excellent family dog: he is loyal, trustful and very loving towards his family. He is both patient and playful with children, provided that he has been correctly socialized. The dog has to know his place in the family hierarchy. Otherwise he might take on a dominant position in the presence of children. The latter, on the other hand, also have to be taught to respect the dog.
Even as a puppy his protective and guarding instincts are noticeable. He will bark when a stranger appears, innately protecting his loved ones and their belongings. He does not bark easily, so when he does it means something is up and one should have a look. His behaviour is guarded towards strangers. After several friendly encounters, however, he will recognize family members and friends and allow them to enter without hesitation.
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