Cesky Terrier
FCI 246
28,5 cmAdult male
at the withers
at the withers
- Mass
- 6–10 kg
Cesky Terrier — size comparison
The Cesky Terrier is a low dog with an elongated body, drooping ears and soft, slightly wavy hair. Clipping leaves a longer beard, eyebrows and hair beneath the
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Cesky Terrier — size comparison — facts and sources
The Cesky Terrier is a low dog with an elongated body, drooping ears and soft, slightly wavy hair. Clipping leaves a longer beard, eyebrows and hair beneath the body. Grey-blue dogs are most common. Its head is long, legs short and strong, and its build retains a working terrier’s capability.
František Horák of Klánovice near Prague created the breed. In 1949 he began planned breeding based on Scottish Terrier and Sealyham Terrier crosses. He wanted a light, short-legged hunting dog with practical drooping ears and greater willingness to cooperate. The new dogs were first exhibited in 1959, and FCI recognised the breed in 1963.
The Cesky Terrier usually expresses excitement more calmly than many other terriers. It can be reserved with new people but cheerful and playful among familiar companions. It bonds strongly with those close to it and responds attentively to their behaviour. It still enjoys investigating recesses and interesting scents.