Comparison: Bohemian Shepherd Dog and German Shepherd

Bohemian Shepherd Dog and German Shepherd are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Bohemian Shepherd Dog
Photo: Canarian, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
German Shepherd
Photo: Jakub Hałun, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Bohemian Shepherd DogGerman Shepherd
FCI group1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of originCzechiaGermany
CategoryMediumLarge
Height at withers52–55 cm55–65 cm
Weight18–25 kg22–40 kg
Life span12–14 years9–13 years
Recognition features
  • Medium-sized, black with tan markings
  • Medium-long coat with feathering on legs and tail
  • Balanced shepherd-type build
  • Medium-large dog with a straight topline and a gently sloping croup
  • Erect pointed ears and a bushy, sabre-like tail carried low
  • Most often saddle or black-and-tan coat with a dark mask
CoatMedium-length coat with undercoat and feathering.Double coat with dense undercoat, medium or long, straight and harsh outer hair.
PurposeA 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).Standardised in Germany in the late 1890s (Max von Stephanitz, 1899) as a versatile herding and working dog; today mainly a police, service and guide dog.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.