The Slovenský Čuvač is an impressive, large, white dog; round head; pendant ears; expressive, dark brown eyes; thick, double coat with a slight wave and a woolly undercoat; bred only in white; black pigmentation on the nose, lips, around eyes; a well plumed, long tail; average weight for males is around 80-100 pounds, females about 68-82 pounds; height is 23-28 inches to the withers; females tend to be smaller, lighter; life expectancy 11-13 years; quick, light-footed and powerful; smaller than a Great Pyrenees dog.