Comparison: Bohemian Shepherd Dog and Rottweiler

Bohemian Shepherd Dog and Rottweiler 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
Rottweiler
Photo: Stromdal, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Bohemian Shepherd DogRottweiler
FCI group1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originCzechiaGermany
CategoryMediumGiant
Height at withers52–55 cm56–69 cm
Weight18–25 kg40–60 kg
Life span12–14 years8–10 years
Recognition features
  • Medium-sized, black with tan markings
  • Medium-long coat with feathering on legs and tail
  • Balanced shepherd-type build
  • Powerful black dog with sharply defined tan markings
  • Broad head and thick neck
  • Short, coarse coat
CoatMedium-length coat with undercoat and feathering.Medium-length harsh outer coat with undercoat; black with tan.
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).From the German town of Rottweil, where it drove and guarded butchers' cattle; later a police and guard 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.