Bohemian Mountain Dog
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- 12 Jul 2022
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ÄŒeský horský pes or the Bohemian Mountain Dog is the youngest and probably the least common of the Czech original dog breeds. It was bred in the late 1970s as a mountain dog and is an excellent companion for the outdoors. Despite its imposing look, it has a very friendly nature and is extremely devoted to its owners.
The Bohemian Mountain Dog originated in Czechoslovakia in the late 1970s. At the time, there was a growing interest in sledding, but the breeds available in the country were completely unsuitable for that purpose.
The first litter of puppies, the result of a crossbreed between the Slovak Cuvac and the Alaskan, was born in August 1977. In 1984 the Bohemian Mountain Dog was officially recognized as an original Czech breed.
It is recognizable for its sturdy body, a big brown-coloured head and a thick coat, says breeder Vladimíra Tichá:
“It usually has a white and yellow or white and black coat and it is quite a big, powerful dog. It is very devoted to its owner and it is an excellent guard dog.
“If you live in a secluded area somewhere in the mountains and you have this dog, you don't have to worry about being robbed, because it will keep an eye on things.”
Despite their large size, Bohemian Mountain Dogs are very affectionate and surprisingly good around children. Nevertheless, they need a lot of exercise and should be ideally kept outside all year round. Read More...
