Bohemian Spotted Dog

Also called Český strakatý pes, Horákův laboratorní pes (Horák's Laboratory Dog)

Rare breedShort profile

From Czech Republic (Prague)1

At a glance the quick version

Height, male45 to 53 cm1

Height, female43 to 51 cm1

Sizemedium

kind and outgoing

friendly with people and dogs

easy for first-time owners

Coat and looks how to spot one

short or long, with undercoat

Comes in two coat types: a short coat that lies close to the body, and a longer, flowing, slightly wavy coat; both have an undercoat.1

Coloursblack, tan and whitebrown, tan and white1

Personality what they are like

A good-natured, sociable and playful dog with a calm, easy manner, well suited to novice owners and to activities like agility and therapy visits.1

Daily activity how busy a day looks

Active and playful; enjoys daily exercise and dog sports such as agility.1

Company who they like around

Gets along well with people and other dogs.1

The story where it all began

Czech cynologist František Horák developed the breed in Prague in the 1950s as a laboratory dog, and it was first shown publicly in 1961. After the lab closed in 1981 the dogs went to private homes, and enthusiasts revived the breed in the 1990s from 11 remaining dogs.1

Fun facts for the dinner table

1
Its first name was Horák's Laboratory Dog, after its creator.1
2
Every dog has its own pattern of tricolour speckling, with roughly equal dark and white areas.1
3
The modern breed traces back to just 11 dogs gathered from around the country, which produced a new litter in 1994.1

Recognised by the official bits

Czech Kennel Club (ČMKU): Nationally recognised1
FCI: Not recognised1

How many about 6001

The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you

A typical home-care rhythm for a Bohemian Spotted Dog. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.

Brushingevery week
Bathevery 8 weeks
Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 8every year

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Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.