Bohemian Shepherd vs Xoloitzcuintle

Compare Bohemian Shepherd and Xoloitzcuintle side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.

Characteristic

Bohemian Shepherd

Xoloitzcuintle

Breed type

Purebred

Height

49 – 55 cm

25 – 60 cm

Weight

17 – 27 kg

4 – 25 kg

Life expectancy

10 – 14 years

12 – 15 years

Child friendly

3/5

Energy level

4/5

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

4/5

3/5

Grooming needs

2/5

3/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Bohemian Shepherd

High energy

Low grooming

Medium

Xoloitzcuintle

Medium

Summary

About Bohemian Shepherd

Medium-sized Czech herding and guard dog with a black coat and tan markings. Athletic, intelligent, and people-oriented, it bonds closely with family, needs daily exercise and mental work, and responds best to gentle, consistent training. Generally healthy with a long lifespan.

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0 puppies for sale

About Xoloitzcuintle

Ancient Mexican breed linked to Aztec culture, the Xoloitzcuintle is a hairless or short‑coated dog in three sizes. Calm, loyal, and watchful, it bonds closely with family and excels as a gentle companion and alert watchdog, needing skin care, socialization, and moderate exercise.

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4 puppies for sale