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Cesky Terrier
Average Weight: 16-22 pounds ( 7.25 - 9.97kg)
 Average Height: 10-13 inches (25.4 - 33.02 cm)
Pronounced: Ches-KEY    TEH-ree-er
Group:  Miscellaneous
Life Span: 14 Years
Average Litter: 4
Origin: Czechoslovakia

Description

 The Cesky Terrier is currently considered a rare breed by the AKC and for this reason is part of the AKC Foundation Stock Service (FSS), which registers rare breeds.

He has drop ears and a long tail and is longer than he is tall.  The coat is very soft and silky.  The dog is usually kept with a show or pet trim.  With the show, the dog is normally clipped all over except of the upper part of the head, the legs, ribcage and belly.  This style of clipping shows off the strong muscled, small dog. The Pet trim allows for a more casual appearance and less upkeep.

The head is considered to be almond shaped with a blunt wedge and also almond shaped eyes, which are slightly deep set.  The structure of the face makes for a friendly expression.


Color Information

All purebred Cesky Terrier puppies are born black, black & tan or brown. A brown puppy is rare, but it can and does happen.  Then, during the first 2 or 3 years, they will change over to their permanent adult color.  Mature colors include: charcoal, gray, light brown and silver.  There may be markings, which on this small dog, are referred to as furnishings.  They can be: cream, silver, tan, white or yellow.

Personality

The Cesky Terrier is well balanced and non-aggressive, but he can be reserved and wary of strangers.  Very close to his human family members, he gets along very well with everyone in the home, including children and other pets including dog and cats.  It is best if cats are introduced when Cesky Terrier is a puppy for good socialization.

He is known to be a bit calmer than many other terrier breed, yet loves to give chase as so many do.  For this reason, he may not do well with small pets such as hamsters, rabbits, chinchillas, etc.

Origin & History

This small dog has interesting ancestry. In 1950 a geneticist from Klanivce , in what is now the Czech Republic, wanted to develop a medium sized, well muscles, light, short legged and well colored hunting dog.  He then did a planned breeding between a Sealyham dog and a Scottish Terrier.  The result is this breed that we know of today.

Cesky Terrier dogs used to be used for hunting fox, duck, pheasant and even wild boar. Not yet officially recognized as its own breed by the AKC, he is part of their Foundation Stock Service (FSS), which registers rare breeds.

Health

Because this is a fairly new breed, there is not enough data to fully know the scope of heredity issues.  In very recent years, it has been noted that he may be prone to Scottie Cramp.

This is a non-progressive condition that comes and goes. It causes the dog to have uncoordinated movements and when walking, to appear to have a sort of "bunny hop".  It is thought that it does not cause any discomfort.

This small dog breed may be prone to back issues to to the body structure of having such a comparatively long back.

Exercise

This breed does require a good amount of daily exercise.  Any type of living is fine, apartment, etc.; however a Cesky Terrier puppy over 4 months old or dog needs to have 1 hour of exercise each day.  He is very adaptable to whatever you wish to provide, such as walks in the woods, playing in the yard with you or a fun at a dog park.

Grooming

Loose hairs fall back into the coat, thereby creating tangled messes of matts if the coat is not brushed.  A good brushing and then combing should be done every  3-4 days.  Clipping to tidy up should be done every 6 weeks or so.  The clip is normally on all parts of the body except the upper part of the head, the legs, ribcage and belly.

Shedding

Cesky Terrier dogs are consider a non-shedding breed, as any dead or loose hairs fall back into the coat itself.

Care & Training

 Proper training for commands and heeling must be done to avoid the dog giving into his instinct to run and chase.  Training can be given to stop digging behavior, or an owner may wish to reserve a small area in an enclosed yard so that this small dog can enjoy having an area of his own to dig away to his heart's content. Housebreaking usually works out well, when properly trained.  
  
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