Cesky Terrier
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Cesky Terrier
Cesky Terrier |
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Alternative names |
Czesky Terrier
Bohemian Terrier |
Country of origin |
Czech Republic |
Common nicknames |
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Classification and breed standards |
FCI: |
Group 3 Section 2 #246 |
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AKC: |
Terrier (FSS) |
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ANKC: |
Group 2 (Terriers) |
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CKC: |
Group 4 - Terriers |
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KC (UK): |
Terrier |
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NZKC: |
Terrier |
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UKC: |
Terriers |
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Not recognized by any major kennel club |
This breed of dog is
extinct |
Notes |
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The Cesky Terrier is a small
terrier
originating in
Czechoslovakia. The name is pronounced Chess-kee (after its
Czech name Český teriér, literally Czech Terrier.
Appearance
The Cesky Terrier, also called the Bohemian Terrier, is a short-legged,
moderately long, terrier. It looks similar to a
Sealyham Terrier. The Cesky Terrier has a long head, bushy beard, mustache,
and eyebrows. The body is solid, but not heavy. The Cesky Terrier is agile and
robust. The wavy, silky coat usually comes in various shades of gray-blue with
tan, gray, white, or yellow furnishings or light coffee, though puppies are born
black. The coat lightens between birth and two years of age.
The Cesky Terrier's eyes are brown in gray-blue dogs and yellow in brown
dogs. The noses and lips of blue-gray dogs are black; for brown dogs it is
liver. The ears are triangular, folding forward close to the head. The head is
long, but not too wide, with a well-defined stop.
Temperament
This is a sweet and happy dog that is good with children and tends to be less
dog-aggressive than some other terrier breeds. Patient and brave, they are
loyal, obedient, and courageous dogs. They are intelligent and more trainable
than many other terriers. They are easy to handle. They love people, especially
children, and are fairly friendly with strangers, but like most
terriers,
it is feisty, stubborn, and fearless.
History
The Cesky Terrier exists due to the efforts of a
Czech
breeder,
František Horák. The Cesky is a relatively new breed, first recognized by the
FCI in 1963. They
are a mixture of
Sealyham Terriers and
Scottish Terriers, possibly with other terriers added. The
Dandie Dinmont is thought by some to be one of these other terriers. The
Cesky's original purpose was to hunt
vermin in their
dens, especially rats and foxes.
Exercise
The Cesky Terrier is energetic and enjoys running and playing through a
wooded area or open countryside. They also enjoy a long walk on the
lead.
Health
This breed occasionally suffers from the
Scottie Cramp, a minor problem causing awkward movement, but that is not
painful or life threatening.
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