Human orientation
Attached to the family, willingly cooperates with people.
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Walking dog
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History of the Hodsky dog breed
Origin: Czech Republic
An ancient shepherd and guard breed from Chodsk around Domažlice in the south-west of the Czech Republic. King Ottokar II moved the Hounds to the border of Bohemia and Bavaria, and their dogs helped in patrolling, herding and tracking game. In 1325, John of Luxemburg gave the hods privileges, including the right to keep large dogs. After the Second World War, the breed almost disappeared, and in 1984 Jan Findeys and William Kurtz revived it after finding surviving dogs. The first litter appeared in 1985. The known relationship with the German Shepherd has not been confirmed.
Hodsky Pes (Czech Shepherd Dog) is a medium (48-55 cm, 15-25 kg) rectangular herding dog with long thick hair and a rich undercoat. The color is black with tan. Energetic, quick, willing to learn, but at the same time calm, balanced and friendly. A watchful watchman with a good sense of smell. Gets along well with children and other animals.
Sizeaverage
OriginCzech Republic
Life is nearby
Suitable for active families who love hiking and outdoor activities. Likes to be close to people and does not tolerate prolonged loneliness. You will be bored in a cramped apartment without movement.
Walks
High Daily active walks, running, games and mental tasks. Agile and energetic, loves work.
Training
Willingly learns and quickly learns commands. Early socialization and varied activities maintain balance. Suitable for agility, tracking, search and rescue activities. They work without pressure, with praise and treats.
Care
Long thick wool is combed several times a week, more often during shedding. Ears, teeth, paws and claws are examined. After walks in nature, they look for ticks and burdock root.
Children
Usually gets along well with children: calm, friendly, energetic. Children's play and the shepherd's instinct sometimes mix, so small children and the dog are supervised. Children are taught to behave calmly with a dog.
Other animals
Generally gets along well with other animals. The herding instinct can manifest itself in attempts to "collect" or follow others. Acquaintances are carried out gradually.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
Quick, lively and willing to learn.
Zooaggression
Generally gets along well with children and other animals.
Health and reproductive risks
There is no comparable survival estimate for the breed in the British cohort used. Among the described breed risks: elbow joint dysplasia, epilepsy, degenerative myelopathy; examination of the parents is confirmed with the veterinarian.
Ease of care
Long thick wool needs regular brushing.
Health
Dysplasia of elbow joints
Dysplasia of the elbow joints: the results of X-ray evaluations of the parents are studied before the purchase. The weight is kept normal. Lameness is shown to the veterinarian.
Epilepsy
Epilepsy: seizures require veterinary examination. The breeder is asked about cases of epilepsy in the pedigree.
Degenerative myelopathy
Degenerative myelopathy: A progressive lesion of the spinal cord that an available genetic test can help detect. Ask the breeder for results.
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