Our German Shepherds are being bred under the registered kennel name Ve Zlabkach. The bloodlines were obtained from old Czech and former East German ( DDR) working lines. Most of our dogs have their origin from the kennels:

• z Jirkova dvora,
• z Blatenskeho zamku, and
• z Pohranicni straze.

Our stud dogs are widely used by breeders from all over the world. More information about our stud dogs can be found here and for breeding females here. These dogs are distinguished for their strong bones, solid nerves, dark pigmentation, and working abilities.

The kennel z Pohranicni straze ( z PS) was founded in the year 1955 for the sole purpose of producing and training dogs that would be used for the protection of Czechoslovakian People's Republic's, since 1968 Czechoslovakian Socialist Republic's borders. Most of the dogs used for breeding were obtained from the territory of East Germany ( DDR), as well as dogs from Czechoslovakia that excelled in their character qualities.

The stud dogs, breeding females and puppies were cared for by military service conscripts. The dogs were trained at the kennels for about 12 months, and then relocated to Border Patrol training facilities ( nowadays they're stationed at Czech police training facilities).

The breeding program, established in 1956, has been under the direction of Jiri Novotny who, since 1981, has been the director of training. The main foundation of the breeding program has been focused on strengthening the power of bones, strong nerves, dark pigmentation, and willingness to work in tracking, obedience, and defense work.

Since 2001, after the retirement of Jiri Novotny from the Czech Republic Police, the name of the kennel changed and it is no longer z Pohranicni straze. The name was replaced by a new kennel name od Policie Ceske Republiky. The breeding program of this kennel has changed substantially. The remaining dogs from the original breeding program of this kennel are mainly owned by Jinopo.

Under the communist regime, the Czechoslovakian Border Patrol and their dogs would apprehend 20 to 30 people on a daily basis. While most would give up when confronted, the dogs were often called upon to defend their handlers from those intent on crossing the border at any cost.

Today, the Czech Border Police share border stations with their German counter parts who maintain a tight control over economical refugees from former Eastern Block entering Germany. Those who are not given visa's to legally enter Germany attempt to cross this same Czech border. While many are crossing to seek a better life in Western Europe and usually do not resist arrest, an increasing number are connected with organized crime and pose a considerable threat.

The z Pohranicni straze German Shepherd dogs continue to be called upon to respond daily in high risk, threatening situations. The training courses to prepare them are likewise demanding, as are the requirements for breeding.

There are three breeding facilities with a total of 80 breeding females and 30 stud dogs that make up the z Pohranicni straze kennel. The breeding facilities are located within the Czech Border Police compounds in Domazlice, Libejovice, and Prackovice. These compounds have high security status, with access to them strictly forbidden to anyone, including Czech Border Police, who do not work at the specific facility.

There are three ways in which quality dogs from this highly desired z Pohranicni straze kennel are available.

1. Studs Fees: The z Pohranicni straze kennel breeds their females occasionally to dogs owned by civilians. The stud dogs chosen are outstanding working dogs selected for their ability to consistently produce dogs with exceptional working ability. The owner of the stud has the option of being paid or taking a pup for payment. Most people take the latter option in order to own a z Pohranicni straze dog.
2. Whelping litters: There are three kennels owned by civilians which the z Pohranicni straze kennel works closely, z Jirkova dvora, Jipo-Me and z Blatenskeho zamku. These kennels, owned by civilians, are at times given the opportunity to take Pohranicni straze breeding females and whelp the litters. In return, these private kennels keep half of the litter which bears the kennel name z Pohranicni straze.
3. Dog for dog: There are also times in which Pohranicni straze Kennel trades dogs with these three kennels as another way to bring desired dogs and bloodlines into the Pohranicni straze breeding program.

Through these three ways in which civilians have had access to z Pohranicni straze dogs, the kennel has managed to be at the center of breeding in both the former Czechoslovakia and the present day Czech Republic. Many of these dogs have been purchased by Schutzhund competitors in both Western Europe and the United States, often placing high at championship events.

Source: Jiri Novotny, founder of Jinopo and former director of the border patrol breeding station ( z Pohranicni straze), border police, and Czech Republic police.