Foundation Stock Service

Bohemian Shepherd

Bohemian Shepherd is a large dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 41–60 lb (male), 37–53 lb (female), height is 20.5–21.7 in (male), 19.3–20.5 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 12–15 years. AKC describes the temperament as Friendly, devoted, alert and intelligent.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Bohemian Shepherd dog
Photo: Canarian · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Lifespan12–15 years
Weight41–60 lb (male), 37–53 lb (female)
SizeLarge
GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

20.5–21.7 in (male), 19.3–20.5 in (female)

Energy

4 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

2 / 5

Trainability

4 / 5

Good with kids

4 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 13.5 years is about 0.9 years longer than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 48.5 lb is about 10.7 lb lighter than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is Czech Republic. The coat is described as wavy, double, medium. The AKC energy score is 4 out of 5, 0.4 points above the group average of 3.6 for the Foundation Stock Service. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 2 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 4 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 4 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 4 out of 5.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months).

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The verified adult weight for a Bohemian Shepherd is 41–60 lb (male), 37–53 lb (female).

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