Raising dogs, especially taking care of the bohemian shepherd, is a specialty of humans across the world. Some historians have proven dogs were domesticated between 12,000 and 25,000 years ago—and that all dogs evolved from wolves. Since those days, human beings have selectively bred more than 400 breeds, ranging in size from 4-pound teacup poodles to Irish wolfhounds, who have earned the title of tallest dog. But the most popular pooches are the non-pedigree dogs—the one-of-a-kind dogs known as mixed-breeds. The bohemian shepherd is also a popular pick with dog owners. Some owners are oblivious, however, of some critical bohemian shepherd care tips.
Typical cost of care for the bohemian shepherd
The annual cost of raising the bohemian shepherd—including everything from meals and snacks, to vet bills, toys and license—can vary between four hundred twenty and seven hundred eighty dollars. This figure doesn’t include capital costs for sterilization procedures, dog collar and leash, dog carrier and a crate. Note: Be positive you have procured all of the required items before bringing your bohemian shepherd home.
General bohemian shepherd Care
bohemian shepherd Feeding Plan
- bohemian shepherd pups between eight and twelve weeks need four meals in a day.
- bohemian shepherd pups 3 to 6 months old should be fed 3 meals every twenty-four hour period.
- Feed pups six months old to one year old 2 times in a day.
- By the time your bohemian shepherd hits her first birthday, 1 feeding in a twenty-four hour period is enough.
- Many times adult bohemian shepherds, however, prefer 2 smaller meals. It is your job to adapt to your bohemian shepherd’s eating schedule.
Excellent-quality dry food ensures balanced nutrition to grown bohemian shepherds and can mix with water, broth, or canned food. Your bohemian shepherd may also have a taste for cooked eggs, cottage cheese, and fruits and vegetables, but these foods should not total more than ten percent of his or her daily food. bohemian shepherd puppies ought to be fed premium-quality, name brand puppy food. Try to limit “people food”, though, since it can result in vitamin and mineral imbalances, tooth and bone problems, and may create extremely picky eating habits as well as obesity. Give fresh, clean water at all times, and make certain to wash food and water bowls very frequently.
bohemian shepherd Care Tips: Your bohemian shepherd needs physical activity daily
bohemian shepherds must get some physical activity to stay healthy, stimulate their minds, and keep healthy. Daily activity also tends to help bohemian shepherds avoid boredom, which would often lead to difficult behavior. Physical activity will quell most of your bohemian shepherd’s desires to chew, dig, chase, retrieve and herd. Individual exercise needs will depend on your bohemian shepherd’s age and his level of health—but just a walk down the street every day and ten minutes in back of the house probably won’t do. If your bohemian shepherd is a six to eighteen month adolescent, his requirements will be more.
Grooming tips for bohemian shepherds
Regular brushing will help keep your bohemian shepherd clean and reduce shedding. Check for fleas and ticks daily during the summer or other warm weather. Many bohemian shepherds don’t need a bath more than a few times a year. Before the bath, comb or cut out any mats from the bohemian shepherd’s hair. Carefully rinse all soap out of the coat, or dirt will stick to the soap.
How to Handle Your bohemian shepherd
Puppies are clearly easier to handle. To carry the bohemian shepherd pup, place 1 of your hands under the dog’s chest, either with the forearm or your other hand supporting her hind legs and rear. Don’t ever attempt to lift or grab your pup by her forelegs, tail or back of the neck. When you have to lift a bigger, full-grown bohemian shepherd, pick it up from underneath, holding his chest with one of your arms and rear end with the other.
bohemian shepherd housing
bohemian shepherds need a cozy quiet spot to sleep away from all the breezes and off the floor or ground. You might want to think about purchasing a dog bed, or prefer making one out of a wooden box. Put a clean comforter, sheet, or pillow inside the bed as cushioning. Wash your bohemian shepherd’s bed covering frequently. If your bohemian shepherd will be outdoors frequently, be certain he has access to covering and plenty of cool water in hot weather, and a warm, covered, dry shelter when it’s cold.
bohemian shepherd Licensing and Identification
Your area has licensing rules to follow. Be certain to attach the license to your bohemian shepherd’s collar. The license, together with an identification tattoo, can help you recover your bohemian shepherd should he go missing.
Facts on bohemian shepherd Temperament
Training Your bohemian shepherd
Well-mannered, companion bohemian shepherds are truly a blessing. But when left untrained, your dog can be a pain. Training your bohemian shepherd on the basics—”Stay”, “Come”, “Down”, “Heel”, “Off”, “Sit”, and “Leave it”—will bolster your relationship with both your dog and your company. If you have a pup, start training her on the right responses quickly! Use treats as recognition and incentive. Pups can start obedience classes when they have been adequately immunized. Call your local humane society or SPCA for training classes. You should always walk your bohemian shepherd leashed while in public, even as a pup. Be sure your bohemian shepherd will come to you at all times whenever you tell him to. A disobedient or aggressive bohemian shepherd shouldn’t play with children.
The Health of Your bohemian shepherd
bohemian shepherds should see the vet for a full screening, immunizations and heartworm exam every single year, and immediately if she is ill or hurt.
Knowing Your bohemian shepherd’s Oral Health
While many of us may simply dislike our bohemian shepherd’s bad breath, we must pay attention to what it might mean. Foul breath is a sign that your bohemian shepherd should get a dental check up. Plaque triggered by bacteria results in a terrible smell that can only be cured by professional treatment. After a cleaning done by a professional, the mouth may be be preserved in a healthy state by brushing regularly, feeding a special diet focused on dental health, and eliminating table food. The vet can provide you other data on mitigating dental disease and halitosis. You can clean the bohemian shepherd’s teeth using a doggie paste or a baking-soda-and-water paste once or twice a week. You can clean them with a sterile gauze pad, nylon pantyhose stretched over the finger, or a child’s soft toothbrush. Some bohemian shepherds have periodontal disease, another term for gum disease. Sometimes, loss of teeth takes place due to periodontal disease. Infections will sometimes also propagate to the rest of your bohemian shepherd’s body. Veterinarians will sometimes brush his teeth as a regular part of your bohemian shepherd’s health checkup.
Halitosis in bohemian shepherds
If your bohemian shepherd has halitosis, gum disease might not necessarily be the problem, as other illnesses also have that symptom. A pleasant, even fruity smell can sometimes be a sign of diabetes, while diseases of the liver or intestines may cause foul breath. When your bohemian shepherd’s breath smells of urine or ammonia, kidney disease may be the reason. Set an appointment with a veterinarian whenever your bohemian shepherd has halitosis along with other signs of disease like excessive urinating or drinking, depression or lethargy, weight loss, nausea, or decreased appetite.
Dealing with Ticks and Fleas in bohemian shepherds
When it’s warm, it’s important for you to perform daily inspections of your bohemian shepherd for fleas and ticks. Remove fleas using a flea comb. There are numerous new techniques of flea elimination. Ask your veterinarian about his recommendations.
Heartworms in bohemian shepherds
Your bohemian shepherd is at risk of heartworms if he is exposed to mosquitoes often. The insect carries the worm from dog to dog. Heartworm infestations can be potentially deadly. Your bohemian shepherd should have a heartworm screen each and every spring—this is crucial to detect infections from the prior year. It is also good to give your bohemian shepherd a once-a-month pill during the warm, wet time of the year to help protect him from heartworms. Your bohemian shepherd should be on heartworm medication throughout a winter trip to a warmer climate. In some of the milder climates, veterinarians advise preventative parasite medication throughout the year.
Poisions and Medicines
If you’re thinking about giving your bohemian shepherd pills that was not prescribed for him by his vet, don’t even think about it. For example, are you aware that 1 ibuprofen pill causes stomach ulcers in bohemian shepherds? Keep rat poison and other rodenticides away from your bohemian shepherd. If you have reason to believe your dog has been exposed to a poison, notify your vet or the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 for 24-hour animal poison help.
bohemian shepherd Reproductive Operations
It is recommended that male bohemian shepherds should be neutered – the extraction of the testes – and females spayed – the extraction of the uterus and ovaries – by six months old. You usually will significantly diminish your female bohemian shepherd’s chance of breast cancer by spaying prior to adulthood. Spaying also eliminates the possibility of a sick uterus, a traumatic condition in older females that can only be treated with surgery and intensive medical care. Neutering males prevents prostate diseases, certain aggressive behavior and some hernias.
bohemian shepherd Immunizations
- Your bohemian shepherd pup should be innoculated with a combo vaccine (called the “5-in-one”) at two, 3 and four months old, and then once each year. This vaccine protects your bohemian shepherd puppy from distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvovirus, and parainfluenza. Your bohemian shepherd must be innoculated for at least the first 4 months of his life.
- If you have the rare bohemian shepherd who has not been immunized and is older than 4 or 5 months, she must have a set of two vaccinations two or three weeks apart, followed by an annual immunization.
- Your bohemian shepherd puppy’s socialization should coincide with his innoculation program. Many vets advise that new owners take their bohemian shepherd pups to socialization classes, as early as 8 or 9 weeks old. At this point, they should have already received their first vaccinations.
Laws are so varied around the country, the best thing is to contact your local vet to get rabies immunization details. For instance, New York City rules state that pets older than three months be immunized for rabies. After the first innoculation, you must have another shot the following year, and then every three years after that. There are many immunizations that are appropriate for your bohemian shepherd. Your vet can give you her opinion. Note, if your bohemian shepherd happens to get ill because she is not properly immunized, the shots needs to be given after your pet recovers.
Intestinal Parasites in bohemian shepherds
bohemian shepherds are commonly exposed to worms and possible infestation—in all areas, both urban and rural. Microscopic eggs created by intestinal worms are transmitted through an infected bohemian shepherd’s stool. Most puppies, from all environments, even those with healthy mothers, carry intestinal worms. An accurate, early diagnosis is the key to treatment. Early, accurate diagnosis maximizes the possibility that prescribed medication will be effective against your bohemian shepherd’s worms. A dewormer that eradicates roundworms, for example, cannot kill tapeworms. Your doctor can best identify the culprit—and decide the appropriate medicine.
bohemian shepherd Care Tips: Additional Information
Checklist of bohemian shepherd Supplies
- Top-quality dog food and treats specifically for bohemian shepherds and similarly-sized dogs
- Food bowl
- Water bowl
- As many safe toys as you can provide, especially chewable
- Comb & brush for grooming, including a flea comb
- Collar with license and ID tag
- Leash
- Carrier (for pups)
- Crate for training
- Dog box or bed with comforter or towel
- Child’s toothbrush
The no-no list
Never feed your bohemian shepherd the following:
- Alcoholic beverages
- Chocolate
- Raisins or grapes
- Spoiled or moldy food of any kind
- Onions, garlic & chives
- Bones of chicken, turkey, or any other animal (choking hazard)
- Salt or salty foods
- Tomato leaves, stems & unripe fruit
- Dough
Final Thoughts
Keep your bohemian shepherd on a leash when you are outside, unless you are in a fenced-in, secured space. Whenever your bohemian shepherd does number 2 on a neighbor’s yard, his sidewalk or any other public location, please dispose of it! Don’t forget to check out these other articles about bohemian shepherds
Was this post helpful? If so, please take a minute to Tweet and Share below on Facebook. I would also love to know your thoughts so leave me a comment 🙂
Follow