Bohemian Shepherd Dog

Chodský pes

Key facts

FCI group1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of originCzechia
CategoryMedium
Height at withers52–55 cm
Weight18–25 kg
Life span12–14 years

Recognition features

Purpose

A Czech herding and guarding dog used by the Chods to guard the Bohemian Forest border and flocks; recognised by the Czech kennel club (ČMKU) in 1984 and provisionally by FCI on 29 April 2019 (standard no. 364).

History

The Chods guarded the Bohemian Forest border; the breed was revived after WWII by Jan Findejs. The Czech kennel club recognised it in 1984 and FCI provisionally on 29 April 2019 (standard no. 364, group 1).

Coat

Medium-length coat with undercoat and feathering.

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