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Chodsky Pes

History

In the year 1325 John of Luxembourg, King of Bohemia, acknowledged the right of Chodove (people of the southern part of Bohemia) to freely use the woods, which the Chodove defended. Dogs, which are considered as ancestors of present chodsky pes defended the woods with them, guarded homes from thieves and herded livestock The progress of thoroughbred breeding began in the sixteenth century. In the second part of seventeenth century W.M. Laminger tried to cancel their freedom, thus the Chodove revolted in 1693. But their revolt was unsuccesfull and one of the leaders - Jan Sladky Kozina - was executed. After that untill the beginning of twenteenth century chodsky pes was mainly used as herder and guard dogThe first evidences of the appearance of chodsky pes are from the end of nineteenth century (to the beginning of the twenteenth century). The most famous paintings are from Mikolas Ales. The most famous statue is a monument from Cenek Vosmik - Jan Sladky Kozina with his dog. The most well known literary evidence about chodsky pes is a book written by Alois Jirasek named Psohlavci at the end of the nineteenth century In the year 1984 Jan Findejs wrote an article to a magazine Pes pritel cloveka, to search for owners, whom dogs look like chodsky pes described in the article. From these dogs were selected those, which had certain features: middle height (48-56cm ), long coat with a rich undercoat, well-haired, short and nearby beared ears, and a characteristic colour - black and tan. Two males - DIXI and BLESK and one female - BESSY were chosen for regeneration of the breed at that time. After five years of breeding were two more bitches - DINA and BRITA and one dog - BRIX taken to refresh the blood. BRIX became a founder of the third line. In the year 1996 were two more dogs used for regeneration - ALEX and Harry z Pristavske basty. During the years 1985-1997 our breeders reared 161 litters with 975 puppies

Characteristics Chodský pes is a dog of middle height (48-53 cm females, 51-56 cm males) and natural physique. The only allowed colouring of its long coat is black and tan. In the past, chodský pes guarded frontiers, later it was used as a watchdog and as a herder. Nowadays, it is an excellent dog for active people. It's temperamental (but not aggressive!) and easily trainable. It requires training with a handler - so it can e.g. accompany its handler during long walks or rides on a bike. Chodský pes is a very good dog for agility, rescuing and service-training. It can be also used for sledding. Chodský pes has an excellent nose and it exhibits aptitudes for working as a guard of handicapped people. Chodský pes can live both inside and outside, but it needs contact with people. It would be very fixated on its people.

Description The Bohemian Shepherd is a medium-sized shepherd, length marginally exceeding height. 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. They are also a medium sized dog - maximum 25 kg in the breeding standard, minimum 16 kg. The only allowed coloring of its long coat is black and tan.

Temperament This is an excellent dog for active people. 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. 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.

Living Conditions 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.

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

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

Origin This dog is possibly one of the predecessor to the German Shepherd, having been known to exist in the Czech Republic as far back as the 1300's, and having been professionally bred as early as the 1500's. (Centuries before the Germans decided to try and make their own national breed). In 1984 a modern breeding program began for this dog in the CZ and there are now numerous breeders. If you have a Chodsky Pes, you have a pedigreed animal. This is not a Czechslovakian dog - it is only Czech, because the Czech and Slovak Republics didn’t merge until the early 20th century, and are, of course, separate once again. In the past, chodsky pes guarded frontiers, later it was used as a watchdog and as a herder.

FAULTS Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.