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Cesky Terrier

Life Span
:
10–13 years
Size
:
Small
Space Needs
:
Medium Home
Availability
:
Rare
Temperament
:
Friendly, Intelligent, Energetic
Grooming
:
Medium
Energy Level
:
High
Bark
:
Average
Shedding
:
Low
Litter Size
:
12-15 puppies

Additional Information

About Cesky Terrier

The Cesky Terrier originates from the Czech Republic (formerly Czechoslovakia). The name "Cesky" means "Czech" in the Czech language. The breed was developed in the 1940s by František Horák by crossing Sealyham Terriers with Scottish Terriers to create a smaller, calmer terrier suitable for hunting in packs.

Availability: Rare

About Cesky Terrier:

The Cesky Terrier is a medium cross breed known for being cheerful, loyal, quiet, and sweet. It is the cross of the Scottish Terrier and Sealyham Terrier. The most common colors for Cesky Terriers are black, blue, brown, gray, white, and yellow. To keep it healthy, it will need to get exercise regularly.


The Cesky Terrier is a manmade breed created by a geneticist, Frantisek Horak, in the Czech Republic. Horak began breeding dogs for hunting starting with Scottish Terriers and Sealyham Terriers. In 1949 Horak successfully created a new breed from these two terriers believing it would make a stronger hunting dog.


Horak began breeding Scottish and Sealyham Terriers, and the next year had a litter of six Cesky Terriers. It is because of his careful notes and bloodline records that the history of the Cesky Terrier is so accurate.


For a number of years after Horak began breeding Cesky Terriers, there was a ban placed on exporting the breed. However, this dog sill became popular in other countries fairly quickly.


The Cesky Terrier was recognized by the Federation Cynologique Internationale in 1963 and by the United Kennel Club in 1993.

Visits to Groomer-Low

Drooling-No

Bath-Rare

Tolerance to heat-Get a heatstroke

Tolerance to cold- Need warmth

Exercise Requirement-Little

Under Coat-No

Colour- Grey Blue, Light Coffee Brown

Coat Type-Slightly wavy with a silky gloss

Hair Length-Flowing

Hair Density-Dense

Cesky terrier are generally healthy, but like all breeds, they can be subject to certain health conditions. Not all Cesky terrier will get any or all of these diseases, but it's important to be aware of them if you're considering this breed.

Patellar

Luxation

Cardiac

Eye disease

Hip Dysplasia

Temperament
The Cesky Terrier is known as a happy, sweet dog that is great with children. It is also known for being not as aggressive as some of the other terrier types. They are considered courageous, obedient, loyal, patient and brave dogs. Uncommon to most other terriers, Cesky Terriers generally get alone well with other dogs. This breed of dog does well with strangers however, as a terrier they are still inherently fearless, stubborn and feisty.

Training & Intelligence
Originally bred as hunting dogs, Cesky Terriers are highly intelligent and extremely obedient, making them fairly easy to train. However, like most terrier breeds, they can be willful and stubborn when not given strong leadership. Therefore it is important to maintain a calm and assertive authority when handling this dog.

Breeding
Litter Size- 12 to 15 puppies (approximately)

Complication in Breeding-No

Procreation
Cesky Terrier are healthy and sturdy breed . Generally a dog takes around 18 months to reach his or her full height and structure. It is advisable to breed your dogs after at least two years of age. If you are a first timer at breeding then taking a vets help.

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