How to Identify a Bohemian Shepherd

Bohemian Shepherds are assigned to the herding group [1] and may also be referred to as the Chodsky Pes. Initially, they did pastoral work and were also guards. [2] In addition to sharing a few of their characteristics with other dog breeds, they have several unique ones as well. This wikiHow will help you with figuring out whether or not a dog is a Bohemian Shepherd.

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Looking at the Body Structure

  1. Male Bohemian Shepherds are typically anywhere from 20.5 to 21.7 inches (52 to 55 cm) tall, and they usually weigh somewhere between 41 to 60 pounds (19 to 27 kg). Females may be a little smaller, and anywhere from 19.3 to 20.5 inches (49 to 52 cm) tall and weighing somewhere between 37 to 53 pounds (17 to 24 kg). [3]
  2. Bohemian Shepherds should have a head that is proportionate to their body and looks noble. You should not notice that the head is excessively fine or large. [4]
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  3. Bohemian Shepherds should have erect, triangular-shaped ears that face forwards and are short. Their ears should also be close to each other and set at a high position. You should also notice an ear base that is broad, along with ear tips that are either rounded a little or pointed and hair that is thick and long on the dog's earlobes, creating brushes. These brushes should especially appear along the edges of the dog's ears and at the position of the ear root. [5]
  4. Bohemian Shepherds should have eyes that are almond in shape, medium in size, brown-colored, and slanting a little. The dog's eyes should not be set deep or protruding. [6]
  5. Bohemian Shepherds should have a tail that is not docked and is covered with an abundant amount of coat. The tail should reach the dog's hocks, and when the dog is both in motion and resting, they should carry their tail curved a little in a natural manner. [7]
  6. A Bohemian Shepherd's curved body seems to be shaped rather oblong but with grace and harmony. They have a long neck of good flexibility, obliquely set shoulders that are decently muscled and long, an oval-shaped chest, ribs that are sprung barely, straight legs, and a firm topline. Their gait is in the form of a light-footed, free trot that is both low and reaches well. [8]
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Viewing the Coat

  1. Bohemian Shepherds have double coats that appear with a slight wave or straight, flat, and with a gloss. It feels coarse and rather thick. The dog's undercoat is soft to the touch compared to the outer coat and is of good development. [9]
  2. The coat of a Bohemian Shepherd overall looks long, having an average length of 5–12 centimetres (2.0–4.7 in), though the undercoat tends to be of a shorter length. The fronts of the legs, the ear tips, and the head have hair that is smooth-textured and short in length, while the hair on the lobes of the ears and on the tail is more profuse, forming a fringe on the latter. The dog's back, neck, and backs of the legs have hair that is even longer and tends to have a slight wave. [10]
  3. A Bohemian Shepherd has a base color of solid black, which sometimes resembles gunmetal in color. They also have rich and vivid tan markings that appear in places including over the eyes, on the ears' edges, on the cheeks, on the muzzle, on the throat as a crescent, on the brisket, on the legs and thighs, on the paws, and on the tail's underside. [11]
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Noticing Temperament

  1. Bohemian Shepherds are highly intelligent dogs. Though eager and quick learners, they need to be trained firmly but with patience to keep their clever minds occupied. [12]
  2. Known to be devoted guardians, Bohemian Shepherds are naturally alert but not overly vocal. If properly trained and socialized, they can bark if any dangers arise. [13]

    Did you know? The Bohemian King granted the people permission to breed Bohemian Shepherds to help with border patrol in 1325, making them among the first of breeds bred for a particular purpose after a king consented its breeding. [14]

  3. As a herding breed, Bohemian Shepherds have a good deal of energy and need regular exercise each day to make use of this. They can be great in agility, herding competitions, or the backyard for playtime. [15]
    • You will especially notice an abundance of energy in puppies. [16]
  4. Though traditionally herders, Bohemian Shepherds are very versatile and capable of working in many different fields. Some of these may include therapy, tracking, and search and rescue. [17]
  5. Bohemian Shepherds are vastly loyal and good-tempered, making them great dogs for families. Their loyalty gives them the ability to protect those in the household, including children and other pets. [18]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/foundation-stock-service-program/fss-breeds-broken-group/
      2. ↑ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/bohemian-shepherd/
      3. ↑ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/bohemian-shepherd/
      4. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/364g01-en.pdf
      5. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/364g01-en.pdf
      6. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/364g01-en.pdf
      7. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/364g01-en.pdf
      8. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/364g01-en.pdf
      9. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/364g01-en.pdf
      1. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/364g01-en.pdf
      2. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/364g01-en.pdf
      3. ↑ https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/bohemian-shepherd
      4. ↑ https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/bohemian-shepherd
      5. ↑ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/bohemian-shepherd/
      6. ↑ https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/bohemian-shepherd
      7. ↑ https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/bohemian-shepherd
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      9. ↑ https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/bohemian-shepherd

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