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Cesky Terrier

Size:
Lifespan:
Over 12 years
Coath length:
Medium
Sheds:
Yes
Grooming:
More than once a week
Size of home:
Size of garden:
Small/medium garden
Town or country:
Either
Energy levels:
Medium
Characteristics:
Gentle, clever and fun
Gets along with other pets:
Yes
Family dog:
Yes
Suitable for:
All owners
Breed standard colours:
Below
Average dimension(s):
Height: 25.5--33 cm (10-13 in)Weight: 6-11 kg (14-24 lb)
Requires training:
Basic training required

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The Cesky Terrier is the national dog of the Czech Republic and was developed by the crossing of the ScottishTerrier and Sealyham Terrier.

It originally found its uses in hunting vermin but its gentle nature soon made it a well-loved companion pet. It has a small but sturdy muscular frame with strong short legs, an elongated head, drop ears, a fine, silky coat with distinctive wavy eyebrows, moustache and beard. The coat generally comes in a glamorous array of silvery-grey shades. Like other terriers, these little dogs were bred to hunt vermin but unlike other typical terriers, they are calmer and less active. Their more gentle ways, make them ideal companion pets and they slot into family life very well, making super little playmates for children. They also get on well with other dogs and household pets, especially if raised with them. The Cesky may be less energetic than other terriers but they still enjoy plenty of walks and activities with their family and are great dogs for agility and obedience training. Their calm and loving nature has also seen them used as therapy dogs. For those looking for a calmer terrier, that is fun and devoted, you can’t go far wrong with a Cesky.

History

The Cesky Terrier is the national dog of the Czech Republic and was developed in the 1940s by geneticist František Horák by crossing Scottish Terriers with Sealyham Terriers. They were developed to hunt in the forests of Bohemia, a large region in the West of the Czech Republic, where their smaller size enabled them to catch vermin without getting stuck in their dens.

Health and common issues

Generally healthy. Cesky Terriers can still be prone to a number of health conditions including von Willebrand disease (deficiency in blood platelet function resulting in excessive bleeding), Scottie cramp (periodic cramping of the muscles, usually brought on by excitement), luxating patellas, hip dysplasia and certain eye conditions (primary lens luxation, cataracts).