Long vacation and more dogs

I haven´t been posting new photos for a while. But that does not mean, that I was not photographing. Because of long-termed troubles of my own dog Cira with her fistula, I stayed for 5 weeks in Czech republic, trying to sort out her problems in the local excellent veterinary clinic. We managed to avoid another operation, and I had plenty of chances to photograph dogs for the calendar 2009 project. Therefore, I can also introduce here some less known Czech dog breeds!

Chodsky pes (Chodsky dog)

This is outside of the country less known Czech breed, not yet officially recognised by FCI. Chodsky dog is middle sized long-haired dog of a shepherd type. It is very active dog, good guardian and excellent sportsman. Chodsky dog is perfect dog for agility, dog-trekking and other sports for active dogs and their masters The breed was established in Czech republic in 1985.

The name “Chodsky” comes from ethnical group of people called “Chodove”, who lives in the south-west part of Czech republic and in middle ages had many privilleges from the king. “Chodove” comes from Czech word “chodit – to walk”, because these people were the guardians of the borders of the Czech kingdom and Bavaria. And their companion was a beautifull dog, which was later given standard and established as “chodsky pes”.

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