Brief history of origin
Like other shepherd dogs, the Bohemian began its existence among shepherds. Since ancient times, she has protected flocks and herds from wild animals, guarded the owner’s home, and accompanied him throughout his life in all economic activities. In the old days they called it that - Khodskaya, which means one’s own. She did not exhibit at exhibitions or participate in competitions. She wasn't even in the World Dog Classification. Only at the end of the last century was it recognized as an independent breed and standards were established.
What does a Bohemian Shepherd look like?
For your information! During the war years, Bohemian Shepherds were almost completely exterminated. Today we can confidently proclaim the restoration of the population of the Czech beauty. The breed is quickly spreading across the planet. There are also many lovers of the Czech Shepherd in Russia.
Territory of appearance of the Bohemian Shepherd
The homeland of this amazing animal is the Czech Republic. If you dig really deep, the ancestors of the shepherd are wolves. Today, nurseries are engaged in breeding the breed. The purity of the breed is preserved only in this case. Amateur breeders do not always have the opportunity to ensure the correct selection of parents. Sometimes mestizos are passed off as purebreds.
Content Features
It is optimal for an Okhotsk dog to be kept freely in the yard of a private house. The dog can withstand heat and moderate frosts relatively easily if it has the opportunity to hide in a kennel or outbuilding. Poorly suited for the role of a watchdog. In everyday life she is unobtrusive, but at the same time she really needs close communication with a person and is ready to support any idea.
He will be happy to play with children or go to training sessions, and will keep company while jogging and on long hikes. The Hodsky dog adapts to life in a city apartment, but in this case the owner will have to devote a lot of time to walking and put up with a certain amount of hair in the house.
Care
The Khodskaya dog does not require special care. During seasonal molting, it must be combed at least once a week, and periodically the rest of the time. If the shepherd lives in the yard and does not participate in exhibitions, it is bathed two to three times a year, sometimes less often. Particular attention should be paid to the ears, ensuring that they always remain clean and dry. Claws are trimmed if they do not grind down on their own.
Appearance
Cattle dog: Scottish, shepherd and other breeds
The Bohemian Shepherd is very similar in appearance to the German and East European Shepherds. The functionality of the dog has been developed over many decades specifically for security and protective activities. She calmly tolerates changes in weather conditions.
Shepherd description:
- light elongated body;
- large wedge-shaped head;
- the transition from forehead to muzzle is smooth;
- large teeth are completely hidden behind the lips;
- round brown eyes are not deep set;
- rectangular body;
- strong back;
- straight lower back (no sagging);
Exterior of the dog
- medium length neck;
- limbs straight, parallel;
- large, tightly folded paws;
- saber-shaped fluffy tail;
- body weight 18-28 kg;
- height at withers 45-55 cm;
- erect small triangular ears;
- dark colored neat nose;
- very thick fur with dense undercoat;
- the hair is long, about 12 cm (shorter on the face, legs, ears);
- The coat color is black with tan everywhere except the back.
Note! A light shade of fur is allowed on the belly, chest and inner thigh. Red-colored tan marks should be clearly defined.
What is the difference between a Hodsky dog and a German Shepherd?
To understand the difference between a Khodsky dog and a German shepherd, you need to put them side by side. In appearance, the “Czech” is almost no different from the German variety. It’s just smaller in size, similar to a smaller copy of a German shepherd, albeit more shaggy.
Important! Bohemian is 12-15 kg lighter and 10-15 cm lower.
The walking dog is more trained for physical activity and speed. She is very obedient and manageable.
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Character and training
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The dog's behavior corresponds to the basic parameters of service dogs. Additional character traits:
- unemotional;
- recognizes only the owner;
- treats strangers with distrust, but does not try to control the situation;
- tolerant of other pets;
- is able to make decisions independently;
- can easily attack a larger opponent.
Important! To develop intelligence, it requires targeted training.
The dog loves training. Easily included in the learning process. Particular attention is paid to intonation and facial expressions.
The educational process should begin at two months of age. You need to begin to teach affectionately and strictly to:
- collar and leash;
- sounds of the city;
- surrounding people, animals;
- transport;
- nickname and place in the room.
Note! Physical coercion to practice is unacceptable. You can use tasty treats as encouragement. The dog is very responsive to the owner's encouraging words. On an emotional level, he senses his dissatisfaction and experiences it very hard. When shouted at frequently, he becomes offended and stubborn.
Training should take place without violence
After learning the lessons of socialization, you can move on to more serious activities. They are necessary for the safety of the dog itself. The pet must clearly understand the commands:
- it is forbidden;
- to me;
- place;
- sit.
Important! To keep the dog in a good mood and learn the lesson, classes should be alternated with games.
Character
The herding Czech Shepherd has an active, lively character. Like all dogs, she loves to be played with. Working breeds like these simply need training, otherwise they will not reach their full potential.
The dog is easy to train, willingly, loves when you work with it, perceives it as a game. Training will help make her a real watchman. It is important that the Chodsky Czech Shepherd Dog has one dominant owner, because this way he can fully show his devotion to him.
Since this dog has a predisposition to guard duty, it is wary of strangers, but if the owner gives the go-ahead to communicate with a stranger, the shepherd begins to perceive a new person as one of his own.
Tips for caring for a hodsk
The Hodsky dog is not very big. It can be kept in residential premises. The most important thing for his health is active physical activity. Walks should be at least twice a day. The desired duration of walks is from one hour at a time. The walk should be combined with active games using elements of training.
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Caring for your appearance and health consists of:
- regular brushing of the coat. The frequency of the procedure is 1-3 times a week, and daily during molting;
- deworming every 4 months;
- preventive examination at the veterinary clinic twice a year;
- trimming nails as they grow;
- ear and eye prevention weekly;
- using special teeth cleaning products.
Note! After bathing with a special dog shampoo, you should use a conditioner. It will help prevent the formation of tangles.
Czech Cattle Dog
This is a cheerful and active animal, but without a sharp reaction. By nature, he is submissive and obedient to commands. During training we teach - an excellent candidate for the so-called official positions: guide, companion, rescuer.
At home, the Khodsky dog is undemanding, calm and very patient. The dog is instinctively protective and plays affectionately with small children, for whom it is another member of the family. Despite its gentle nature, the Czech Cattle Dog is ideal as a watchdog - its excellent sense of smell, as well as innate courage and vigilance are invaluable characteristics.
What to feed an adult pet and a puppy
For this breed, as for many others, the best solution is to purchase ready-made food. A large selection and affordable price help save time. In addition, conscientious producers pay great attention to the balance of food. Over a long period of use of ready-made feed, no disturbances in the functioning of the digestive system have been identified. It is convenient to determine the required proportions of food per body weight.
Many breeders choose dry food
Important! It is enough to feed adult dogs twice a day; puppies need to be fed 4-5 times a day.
If there is a desire and need to prepare food for your dog yourself, special attention should be paid to the proportion of proteins. They need 30 g per 1 kg of animal weight.
The diet must include:
- sea fish;
- eggs;
- dairy products;
- porridge;
- vegetables and fruits;
- greenery.
In addition, vitamins and minerals are required.
Pets
Snow dogs in Kamchatka are special sled dogs that for centuries have helped people in difficult conditions overcome long distances along snowy roads.
More than a hundred friendly huskies, huskies, malamutes, Samoyeds and even one wolf dog live in the nursery. Each of the pets has its own story. Among them are prize-winners of European and world competitions. Some dogs covered a distance of 2000 kilometers - this is a record for the distance of a racing track. The mushers introduce the guests to different sled breeds and talk about how they cope with such races.
The nursery is home to 130 friendly huskies, huskies, malamutes, Samoyeds and even one wolf dog.
In addition to dogs, horses and 8 reindeer are kept on the territory of the ethnic complex.
Health and life expectancy
The Czech Shepherd is susceptible to some breed diseases. Interestingly, unlike other shepherd breeds, the Bohemian is not predisposed to dysplasia, that is, it does not suffer from joint diseases.
This type of shepherd dog does not suffer from dysplasia
The owner should pay special attention to the eyes and functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. Some individuals suffer from allergies. Ears also often bring trouble. Czech Shepherd mixes have especially poor health. They often suffer from inflammatory diseases, most often in females.
With proper maintenance, a dog's life expectancy is quite long. They live up to 16 years.
Interesting facts about the Hodsky dog breed
The Hod dog is a direct descendant of the wolf. At home it is often called:
- Czechoslovakian Wolfhound;
- Czech Wolfdog;
- Czech top;
- wolfdog
From their ancestor they inherited courage, swiftness, and obedience to the leader (master). They are incredibly resilient just like wolves.
The breed performs well in various competitions. For example, a dog named Brother beat the champions in the discus catching discipline at a frisbee sporting competition. Became a winner in all types of competition. He was the most accurate, fastest and toughest. Neither the poodle, nor the Doberman, nor the Dalmatian could catch up with him.
Over time, the need for dogs to guard livestock recedes into the background. Dogs are owned for internal reasons. Love and friendship come first. But you need to remember, not all dogs love sofa life. When purchasing a Bohemian puppy, you should know that she needs long walks, education, training and, of course, respect and love.
