The monarchy of the Kingdom of Bohemia recruited the Chodové people to serve as guards from possible Germanic expansion into Bohemia along the borders between Bohemia and Bavaria. In 1325, the King of Bohemia acknowledged the rights of the Chodové people to breed special dogs to assist them in patrolling the borders. This breed was known as the Chodský Pes (Bohemian Shepherd). In addition to guarding, the people used these dogs for pastoral work. As with many breeds, the post-war era left the Chodský Pes almost lost and forgotten. In 1984, Dr. Vilem Kurz and Mr. Jan Findejs launched the renewal of this beloved breed and sought to find remaining Chodský Pes to re-establish the Czech breed. The breed standard was approved and this resulted in the first litter born in 1985.