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Cesky Terrier Puppies for Sale
Cesky Terrier
(Czesky Terrier)
(Ceský
Teriér)
(Bohemian Terrier)
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Pronunciation |
CHES-key |
Description |
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. 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 coats
lighten later, sometimes not until the dog is two years old. The light coffee
color is quite rare. All colors are permitted with or without white markings.
The skin pigment is gray for blue-gray dogs and flesh-colored for brown dogs.
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. The undocked tail is 7-8 inches (18-20 cm.) long, carried
horizontally when the dog is excited. |
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Temperament |
The Cesky Terrier is playful yet protective,
sporty yet calm. A sweet and happy dog that is good with children. Patient and
brave, they are very loyal, obedient, courageous dogs. Intelligent and more
trainable than many other terriers. They are easy to handle. It is important to
socialize a puppy, letting it meet with various people and different animals in
positive circumstances to experience a variety of situations, to enable it to
grown up to be a happy adult. They love people, especially children and are
fairly friendly with strangers, but like most terriers, if you are not 100% pack leader, it can be feisty, stubborn
and fearless. This sociable dog gets along well with other dogs and with other
household animals. A good dog to travel with. It is an excellent companion dog
that is capable of playing with children, yet at the same time being an
attentive and threatening house guard. Make sure you are this dog's firm, confident, consistent pack leader to avoid Small Dog Syndrome, human induced behavior problems. Always remember, dogs are canines, not humans. Be sure to meet their natural insticts as animals. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 10-13 inches (25-32 cm.)
Weight: 13-23 pounds (6-10 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
This is a very hardy breed that is not prone to
any major hereditary diseases. Occasionally, the Cesky have been known to get
Scottie Cramp, a minor problem causing awkward movement, it is not painful or
life threatening. |
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Living Conditions |
The Cesky Terrier is a good dog for apartment
life. They are moderately active indoors and will do okay without a yard. |
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Exercise |
The Cesky Terrier enjoys running and playing
through a wooded area or open countryside. They also need a long
daily walk on
or off the lead, but always in a safe area. They are small, but will make a fairly good jogging companion. Ceskys
have an average demand for exercise. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 12-15 years. |
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Grooming |
The Cesky should be trimmed regularly, leaving the
hair long on the stomach and legs and around the face to form the moustache,
beard, and eyebrows. For pet dogs it will need to be trimmed at least four times
a year. Show dogs require more frequent grooming. Cesky Terriers are clipped
with electric clippers, not stripped like most other terriers. The longer hair
needs to be brushed and combed at least twice a week, depending on the condition
of the coat, to prevent tangles. Clip the excess hair between the pads of the
feet and remove loose hair in the ear passages. This breed sheds little to no
hair. |
| Origin |
The Cesky Terrier exists due to the efforts of a
Czechoslovakian breeder named Frantisek Horak. The Cesky is a relatively new
breed, first recognized by the FCI in 1963. They are a mixture of Sealyham
and Scottish Terriers possibly with other
terriers added. The Dandie Dinmont is thought by
some to be one of these other terriers. In the 80s breeders felt that the Cesky
Terrier had moved to far away from the way Mr. Horak wanted them to be, so they
again crossed in Sealyham Terriers. The Cesky's original purpose was to hunt
vermin in their dens, especially rats and foxes. Horak tired to produce a breed
with a narrower head and chest, and a softer coat than other terriers, so it
would be easier for the dog to enter burrows. He also bred for an easy-going
temperament, making the Cesky Terrier a delightful companion dog. Cesky Terriers
were first imported to the United States in about 1987 and there were
approximately 150 known here in 1993. The breed may be shown at rare breed,
state kennel club, National Cesky Terrier Club and some UKC and FCI shows. The
Cesky Terrier is a good hunter, tracker, watch and guard dog. |
| Group |
Gun Dog, Terrier |
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, UKC, KCGB, CKC, NKC, CET, ANKC, APRI,
ACR |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
CET = Club
Español de Terriers (Spanish Terrier Club)
ACTC = American
Cesky Terrier Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Photos Courtesy of Van Bodasca Cesky Terriers.
Photo Courtesy of Van Bodasca Cesky Terriers
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