It was a beautiful February day in Florida when we gathered for the 2nd Annual CSV Hike. This year’s adventure took us to Blue Spring State Park in Orange City, FL. Because of the cold snap the week before, the park’s famous manatees had moved into the warm spring waters, which meant we had to find an alternate way into the park—but it only added to the sense of adventure. We set out on a four‑mile hike along one of the park’s side trails, enjoying the sunshine, the cool breeze, our dogs...

A small group got together in Central Florida on Saturday Feb 8th, 2025, for a hike and a visit. It was great! From left to right Joe with his Caer Kygo Direwolf, Mark handling Ceres Ari Direwolf, Anne with Direwolf’s Excuse me while I kiss the sky, Delanina with Direwolf City’s Princess, and Sherri with Infinity pride’s Greta Queen of the Ocean and Nymeria’s Caynane Location: Dames Caves Photo by Emily Gunns

On January 09, 2024, the American Kennel Club Board of Directors approved the breed’s name change from Czechoslovakian Vlčák to Czechoslovkian Vlciak. This change is due to the fact diacritical marks are not used in the USA and to be in consistence with country of origin. This will prevent any errors with translation. Listen to the correct pronunciation provided by KCHČSV (Sovak Republic) Chief Breeding Advisor, Janka Brussová Tarkaničová below.