Comparison: Bohemian Shepherd Dog and German Shepherd

Bohemian Shepherd Dog and German Shepherd are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Bohemian Shepherd Dog	German Shepherd
FCI group	1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)	1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of origin	Czechia	Germany
Category	Medium	Large
Height at withers	52–55 cm	55–65 cm
Weight	18–25 kg	22–40 kg
Life span	12–14 years	9–13 years
Recognition features	Medium-sized, black with tan markings Medium-long coat with feathering on legs and tail Balanced shepherd-type build	Medium-large dog with a straight topline and a gently sloping croup Erect pointed ears and a bushy, sabre-like tail carried low Most often saddle or black-and-tan coat with a dark mask
Coat	Medium-length coat with undercoat and feathering.	Double coat with dense undercoat, medium or long, straight and harsh outer hair.
Purpose	A Czech herding and guarding dog used by the Chods to guard the Bohemian Forest border and flocks; recognised by the Czech kennel club (ČMKU) in 1984 and provisionally by FCI on 29 April 2019 (standard no. 364).	Standardised in Germany in the late 1890s (Max von Stephanitz, 1899) as a versatile herding and working dog; today mainly a police, service and guide dog.

Breed page: Bohemian Shepherd Dog · Breed page: German Shepherd

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.