AKA: Czesky Terrier, Cesky Terrier

Description: The Bohemian Terrier is a moderately long dog with a robust body and short legs. It has a long head with a bushy beard, a mustache, and bushy eyebrows. The eyes are brown for the gray-blue dog and yellow for the brown one. The blue-gray dog has black nose and lips while the brown dog has liver ones. The ears are triangular, and folds close to the head. The tail is 7-8 inches long, undocked, and carried horizontally when the Bohemian Terrier gets excited.

Dynamics: The Bohemian Terrier is calm but playful dog. It is sweet and affectionate, and is excellent with children. This is also a loyal and protective breed, only fairly friendly with strangers but still attentive.

The Bohemian Terrier is easy to train. It is very important to socialize it since puppyhood for it to get along very well with people and other dogs and animals. Despite times when it becomes stubborn and feisty, the Bohemian Terrier is an excellent companion dog.

Breed Group: Gun Dog, Terrier

Weight: 13-23 lbs (6-10 kg)

Height: 10-13 inches (25-32 cm)

Color: The Bohemian Terrier comes in various shades of gray-blue (with tan, gray, white, or yellow markings) or light coffee brown. Puppies are born black though, and the coat lightens only when the dog is two years old. The skin pigment is gray for the blue-gray dog and flesh-colored for the brown one.

Country of Origin: The Bohemian Terrier comes from the Czech Republic, bred by Frantisek Horak. This breed was only recognized back in 1963.

Grooming: Regular trimming is needed in grooming the Bohemian Terrier. Long hair on the stomach, legs, and around the face is left alone. Clip the hair with electric clippers. Its long hair has to be brushed and combed at least twice a week. Clip away excess hair from the pads of the feet and in the ear passages.

Activities: The Bohemian Terrier is a very active breed. It enjoys running and playing. It has an average demand for exercise. Aside from being a great companion dog, this breed is also used for hunting, tracking, and as a watch and guard dog.

Other Info: The Bohemian Terrier has a life expectancy of 12-15 years. It is a generally healthy breed, although it is prone to Scottie Cramp (a minor condition causing awkward movement). The Bohemian Terrier will be fine in an apartment as long as it is taken outdoors from time to time.

AKA: Chodsky Pes, Chodenhund, Czech Sheepdog, Bohemian Herder

Description: The Bohemian Shepherd is a medium-sized dog with long thick fur and rich undercoat. Its body is longer than it is tall, and has a great build. It is compact and well-proportioned. Its ears stand erect and pointed, highly set on its head. This breed has a fluid gait, light and patient.

Dynamics: The Bohemian Shepherd is a patient yet active dog. It is not aggressive and can be easily trained. It has a patient temperament and gets along well with children and other dogs and pets. It is not prone to any unstable behavior. It is friendly and devoted to its family and children but is reserved with strangers.

The Bohemian Shepherd makes a great watch dog and companion dog. It has an excellent nose, is agile and is very obedient. It also excels as a guide dog and is excellent in working alongside handicapped people.

Breed Group: not recognized by any kennel club

Weight: 35-55 lbs (16-25 kg)

Height: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm)

Color: The Bohemian Shepherd’s coat color is black and tan.

Country of Origin: The Bohemian Shepherd originates in the Czech Republic. It has been known to exist there since the 1300s and has been professionally bred since the 1500s.

Grooming: The Bohemian Shepherd is easy to groom despite its long hair. Occasional brushing is enough. Like any other shepherd dog, it udnergoes normal shedding in the summer.

Activities: The Bohemian Shepherd is very active, hardworking, and loves a great challenge. This breed is used for herding, search and rescue, service-training, agility, and sledding. It is also an excellent watch and guard dog, as well as a patient companion dog.

Other Info: The Bohemian Shepherd can live indoors and outdoors. What is important is that it can connect with the people it is with since this breed is people-oriented.