Bohemian Shepherd

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Bohemian Shepherd

SPECIAL SKILLS: The Bohemian Shepherd is a medium-sized shepherd, length marginally exceeding height. Working Group dog.

SIZE: Height: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm.) Weight: 35-55 pounds (16-25 kg.)

COAT: The dog has long, thick fur and a rich undercoat, allowing him to withstand harsh weather. He has an exceptionally harmonious build. Body is compact and well-proportioned. Typical characteristics for the breed are as follows: erect ears, small, pointed, and high set. An elegant, long neckline, also marked by long, rich fur. The gait is fluid, light and unhurried. All Bohemian Shepherd puppies look almost identical and don’t really start to show their adult coloring until they are about 6 or 7 months. Some have medium length coats, but most of them have very very furry and fluffy coats.

CARE REQUIRED: Low maintenance, despite the long hair. Normal shedding in the summer, of course, as would be expected with any other shepherd type.

CHARACTER: Brilliant temperament. Brilliant learners. The Bohemian Shepherd has lots of energy. This dog is not aggressive and can be easily trained. It requires training with a handler so it can do things like accompany its handler during long walks or rides on a bike. Good with children, other dogs and pets. This breed is great at agility, rescuing and service-training. It can be also used for sledding. It has an excellent nose and it exhibits aptitudes for working along side of handicapped people. The Bohemian Shepherd makes an excellent watch dog.

TRAINING: The Bohemian Shepherd love strenuous activity, preferably combined with training of some kind, for these dogs are very intelligent and crave a good challenge.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR: This breed possesses an outstanding temperament, free of unstable or nervous behavior. The dog is friendly to both his owner and his family, particularly to the children. Aloof with strangers unless his family is threatened, when the dog is both agile and courageous. An excellent watch-dog and escort, capable of extensive training. With his ideal medium size and excellent obedience, he can also excel in guide work. And, his naturally keen sense of smell ensures his success as a rescue dog, helping to locate victims of an avalanche. The dog also has a talent for herding and sled work as well.

EXERCISE: The Bohemian Shepherd can live both inside and outside, however it needs contact with people to be happy. It is very people oriented and will not be happy isolated from human contact.