Cesky Terrier
The Cesky Terrier is a rare breed created by a Czech breeder in 1949. It is known for its long head, unique coat and limited shedding.


Cesky Terrier Breed overview
Cesky Terriers are a loyal and affectionate breed that form strong bonds with their owners. They can do well in a variety of living situations, including apartments, as long as they get enough exercise and mental stimulation. They require regular grooming to keep their long, silky coats healthy and clean. Cesky Terriers are an intelligent breed that require mental stimulation to stay happy and healthy. They can be a good choice for novice dog owners who are prepared to provide consistent and patient training. Overall, Cesky Terriers are a great choice for those looking for a small, loyal, and adaptable breed.
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What To Expect When Caring For a Cesky Terrier
Nutrition
Cesky Terriers require a balanced and nutritious diet to prevent weight gain.
They can be prone to overeating, so feeding them smaller meals throughout the day rather than one big meal can be beneficial.
Consulting with a veterinarian or canine nutritionist can help determine the best diet for a specific dog.
Health
The Cesky Terrier is generally a healthy breed, but can be prone to some health issues such as Hip Dysplasia, Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease, eye problems, and patellar luxation.
Regular exercise, a healthy diet, and yearly vet checkups can help minimize the risk of health issues.
Grooming
Cesky Terriers require regular grooming to prevent their long hair from becoming tangled and matted.
Their coat should be brushed and combed at least once a week, and they may require professional grooming every few months.
Bathing should be done as needed, every few months or more frequently if the dog is exceptionally dirty.
Exercise
The Cesky Terrier requires daily exercise, such as brisk walks or short runs.
They have strong hunting instincts and enjoy playing games like fetch or hide-and-seek.
They can do well in many types of homes as long as they get adequate exercise and mental stimulation.
Training
The Cesky Terrier is generally an intelligent breed, but can be stubborn and difficult to train at times.
Positive reinforcement training techniques, like praise and treats, work well with this breed.
They respond well to early socialization, obedience training, and consistency in rules and expectations.
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Cesky Terrier Traits & Characteristics
Cesky Terriers are a compact, short-legged breed with a distinctive long head.
They have long, silky hair that requires regular grooming to prevent tangles.
Their coat can be a variety of colors but is usually gray-blue, silver-blue, or light coffee brown.
They weigh between 13-24 pounds and stand around 10-13 inches at the shoulder.
Affection
The degree to which a breed shows love and affection towards its human family members.
The Cesky Terrier is a very affectionate and loyal breed, forming strong bonds with their owners. They enjoy being close to their humans and thrive on attention.
Children
How well a breed interacts with children, including tolerance for play and energy level.
Cesky Terriers are generally good with children and enjoy playing with them. However, due to their small size, they may not be as suitable for young children who may accidentally hurt them during playtime.
Dogs
The breed's friendliness and sociability towards other dogs.
Cesky Terriers are generally friendly towards other dogs, especially if they are socialized from a young age. However, they can be cautious around unfamiliar dogs and may not tolerate rough play.
Strangers
The breed's reaction to unfamiliar people, including whether they tend to be wary or friendly.
Cesky Terriers are generally friendly towards strangers, but may be cautious towards them. They tend to be more reserved and do not have a strong desire to approach unfamiliar people.
Playfulness
The breed's activity level and tendency to engage in play and games.
Cesky Terriers enjoy playing and can be quite active, but they are not as high energy as some other terrier breeds. They enjoy playing with toys, going for walks, and spending time with their owners.
Alertness
The breed's level of awareness and vigilance, which can affect their ability to perform certain tasks or jobs
Cesky Terriers are a highly alert breed, always on the lookout for potential dangers. They are quick to bark if they sense something out of the ordinary and make excellent watchdogs.
Adaptability
The breed's ability to adjust to new environments and situations, including whether they are adaptable or may become stressed.
Cesky Terriers are adaptable and can do well in a variety of living situations, including apartments as long as they get enough exercise. They are also able to adjust to changes in routine or environment relatively easily.
Shedding
The amount of hair a breed sheds, which can affect allergies and cleanliness.
Cesky Terriers have a low shedding coat, making them a good choice for those who suffer from allergies or prefer a cleaner home. However, they do require regular grooming to prevent matting and tangles.
Grooming
The amount of maintenance required to keep a breed's coat healthy and clean.
Cesky Terriers have a long, silky coat that requires regular brushing and trimming to keep it healthy and clean. They also need to have their hair trimmed around their eyes and ears to prevent irritation and infection.
Drooling
The amount of saliva a breed produces, which can affect cleanliness and potential drool-related issues.
Cesky Terriers are a dry mouthed breed and do not drool, making them a good choice for those who prefer a cleaner home.
Size
The breed's overall size, including their weight and height.
Cesky Terriers are a small breed, weighing between 13-23 pounds and standing 10-13 inches tall at the shoulder. They are a good choice for those who live in smaller homes or apartments.
Energy
The breed's overall activity level, including their need for exercise and play.
Cesky Terriers do have energy and require daily exercise to stay mentally and physically healthy. They enjoy going for walks, playing with toys, and spending time with their owners.
Exercise
The breed's need for physical activity and exercise to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Cesky Terriers require daily exercise to stay mentally and physically healthy. They enjoy going for walks, playing with toys, and spending time with their owners.
Working
The breed's suitability for working and performing certain tasks or jobs.
Cesky Terriers were originally bred for hunting vermin and are still used for this purpose today. They can also excel in other activities such as agility and obedience trials.
Hunting
The breed's natural hunting abilities, including their prey drive, scenting abilities, and tracking skills.
Cesky Terriers are a skilled hunting breed, with a strong prey drive and excellent scenting abilities. They were originally bred to hunt vermin and can still excel in this activity today.
Vigor
The breed's physical stamina and endurance, including their ability to maintain high levels of activity and energy.
Cesky Terriers have good physical stamina and endurance, but they are not as high energy as some other terrier breeds. They enjoy going for walks, playing with toys, and spending time with their owners.
Health
The breed's overall health and potential health issues, including whether they may be prone to certain illnesses or conditions.
Cesky Terriers are a generally healthy breed, but can be prone to certain health issues such as hip dysplasia and patellar luxation. Regular veterinary checkups and preventative care can help ensure a long and healthy life.
Obesity
The breed's tendency to gain weight and become overweight or obese, including whether they require extra monitoring and exercise.
Cesky Terriers can be prone to obesity if they are overfed or do not get enough exercise. A balanced diet and regular exercise are important to keep them at a healthy weight.
Cold
The breed's ability to tolerate cold weather conditions, including whether they require extra warmth and protection.
Cesky Terriers have long, silky coats that provide good insulation against the cold. However, they may still require extra warmth during harsh winter weather, such as a sweater or coat.
Heat
The breed's ability to tolerate hot weather conditions, including whether they require extra cooling and protection.
Cesky Terriers can tolerate moderate heat, but may require extra cooling during hot and humid summer weather. Access to shade, water, and indoor air conditioning can help keep them comfortable.
Apartment
The breed's suitability for new or inexperienced dog owners, including their trainability and temperament.
Cesky Terriers can do well in apartments as long as they get enough exercise and mental stimulation. They are adaptable to different living situations and can be just as happy in a small apartment as they can in a larger home.
Wanderlust
The breed's tendency to wander or roam, including whether they may become lost or require a lot of supervision.
Cesky Terriers do have a slight tendency to wander, so they should always be walked on a leash or have a securely fenced in yard to prevent them from running off after something that catches their interest.
Sensitivity
The breed's sensitivity to criticism or negative reinforcement, including whether they may become stressed or anxious.
Cesky Terriers are a relatively sensitive breed and may become stressed or anxious if they sense that their owner is upset or angry. They respond well to positive reinforcement training and do not tolerate harsh discipline well.
Separation
The breed's tolerance for being left alone, including whether they may become anxious or destructive.
Cesky Terriers can become anxious or destructive if left alone for long periods of time. They do best in homes where someone is able to be with them for most of the day.
Barking
The amount of barking a breed tends to do, including whether they may be vocal or prone to excessive barking.
Cesky Terriers are known to bark, especially if they sense something out of the ordinary. However, they can be trained to bark less and are not generally excessive barkers.
Mental
The breed's need for mental stimulation and engagement, including whether they are intelligent and require challenging activities.
Cesky Terriers are an intelligent breed and require mental stimulation to stay happy and healthy. They enjoy problem-solving games and interactive toys that challenge their minds.
Novice_owners
Some dogs are simply easier than others; they take to training better and are fairly easygoing. They're also resilient enough to bounce back from your mistakes or inconsistencies.
Cesky Terriers can be a good choice for novice dog owners, as long as they are prepared to provide consistent and patient training. They are a loyal and affectionate breed that can form strong bonds with their owners.
Trainability
The ease of training a breed, including whether they are intelligent, obedient, and willing to learn.
Cesky Terriers can be somewhat stubborn and independent, which can make them more difficult to train than some other breeds. However, with consistent and patient training, they can learn a variety of commands and tricks.
Affection
The degree to which a breed shows love and affection towards its human family members.
The Cesky Terrier is a very affectionate and loyal breed, forming strong bonds with their owners. They enjoy being close to their humans and thrive on attention.
Children
How well a breed interacts with children, including tolerance for play and energy level.
Cesky Terriers are generally good with children and enjoy playing with them. However, due to their small size, they may not be as suitable for young children who may accidentally hurt them during playtime.
Dogs
The breed's friendliness and sociability towards other dogs.
Cesky Terriers are generally friendly towards other dogs, especially if they are socialized from a young age. However, they can be cautious around unfamiliar dogs and may not tolerate rough play.
Strangers
The breed's reaction to unfamiliar people, including whether they tend to be wary or friendly.
Cesky Terriers are generally friendly towards strangers, but may be cautious towards them. They tend to be more reserved and do not have a strong desire to approach unfamiliar people.
Playfulness
The breed's activity level and tendency to engage in play and games.
Cesky Terriers enjoy playing and can be quite active, but they are not as high energy as some other terrier breeds. They enjoy playing with toys, going for walks, and spending time with their owners.
Alertness
The breed's level of awareness and vigilance, which can affect their ability to perform certain tasks or jobs
Cesky Terriers are a highly alert breed, always on the lookout for potential dangers. They are quick to bark if they sense something out of the ordinary and make excellent watchdogs.
Adaptability
The breed's ability to adjust to new environments and situations, including whether they are adaptable or may become stressed.
Cesky Terriers are adaptable and can do well in a variety of living situations, including apartments as long as they get enough exercise. They are also able to adjust to changes in routine or environment relatively easily.
Shedding
The amount of hair a breed sheds, which can affect allergies and cleanliness.
Cesky Terriers have a low shedding coat, making them a good choice for those who suffer from allergies or prefer a cleaner home. However, they do require regular grooming to prevent matting and tangles.
Grooming
The amount of maintenance required to keep a breed's coat healthy and clean.
Cesky Terriers have a long, silky coat that requires regular brushing and trimming to keep it healthy and clean. They also need to have their hair trimmed around their eyes and ears to prevent irritation and infection.
Drooling
The amount of saliva a breed produces, which can affect cleanliness and potential drool-related issues.
Cesky Terriers are a dry mouthed breed and do not drool, making them a good choice for those who prefer a cleaner home.
Size
The breed's overall size, including their weight and height.
Cesky Terriers are a small breed, weighing between 13-23 pounds and standing 10-13 inches tall at the shoulder. They are a good choice for those who live in smaller homes or apartments.
Energy
The breed's overall activity level, including their need for exercise and play.
Cesky Terriers do have energy and require daily exercise to stay mentally and physically healthy. They enjoy going for walks, playing with toys, and spending time with their owners.
Exercise
The breed's need for physical activity and exercise to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Cesky Terriers require daily exercise to stay mentally and physically healthy. They enjoy going for walks, playing with toys, and spending time with their owners.
Working
The breed's suitability for working and performing certain tasks or jobs.
Cesky Terriers were originally bred for hunting vermin and are still used for this purpose today. They can also excel in other activities such as agility and obedience trials.
Hunting
The breed's natural hunting abilities, including their prey drive, scenting abilities, and tracking skills.
Cesky Terriers are a skilled hunting breed, with a strong prey drive and excellent scenting abilities. They were originally bred to hunt vermin and can still excel in this activity today.
Vigor
The breed's physical stamina and endurance, including their ability to maintain high levels of activity and energy.
Cesky Terriers have good physical stamina and endurance, but they are not as high energy as some other terrier breeds. They enjoy going for walks, playing with toys, and spending time with their owners.
Health
The breed's overall health and potential health issues, including whether they may be prone to certain illnesses or conditions.
Cesky Terriers are a generally healthy breed, but can be prone to certain health issues such as hip dysplasia and patellar luxation. Regular veterinary checkups and preventative care can help ensure a long and healthy life.
Obesity
The breed's tendency to gain weight and become overweight or obese, including whether they require extra monitoring and exercise.
Cesky Terriers can be prone to obesity if they are overfed or do not get enough exercise. A balanced diet and regular exercise are important to keep them at a healthy weight.
Cold
The breed's ability to tolerate cold weather conditions, including whether they require extra warmth and protection.
Cesky Terriers have long, silky coats that provide good insulation against the cold. However, they may still require extra warmth during harsh winter weather, such as a sweater or coat.
Heat
The breed's ability to tolerate hot weather conditions, including whether they require extra cooling and protection.
Cesky Terriers can tolerate moderate heat, but may require extra cooling during hot and humid summer weather. Access to shade, water, and indoor air conditioning can help keep them comfortable.
Apartment
The breed's suitability for new or inexperienced dog owners, including their trainability and temperament.
Cesky Terriers can do well in apartments as long as they get enough exercise and mental stimulation. They are adaptable to different living situations and can be just as happy in a small apartment as they can in a larger home.
Wanderlust
The breed's tendency to wander or roam, including whether they may become lost or require a lot of supervision.
Cesky Terriers do have a slight tendency to wander, so they should always be walked on a leash or have a securely fenced in yard to prevent them from running off after something that catches their interest.
Sensitivity
The breed's sensitivity to criticism or negative reinforcement, including whether they may become stressed or anxious.
Cesky Terriers are a relatively sensitive breed and may become stressed or anxious if they sense that their owner is upset or angry. They respond well to positive reinforcement training and do not tolerate harsh discipline well.
Separation
The breed's tolerance for being left alone, including whether they may become anxious or destructive.
Cesky Terriers can become anxious or destructive if left alone for long periods of time. They do best in homes where someone is able to be with them for most of the day.
Barking
The amount of barking a breed tends to do, including whether they may be vocal or prone to excessive barking.
Cesky Terriers are known to bark, especially if they sense something out of the ordinary. However, they can be trained to bark less and are not generally excessive barkers.
Mental
The breed's need for mental stimulation and engagement, including whether they are intelligent and require challenging activities.
Cesky Terriers are an intelligent breed and require mental stimulation to stay happy and healthy. They enjoy problem-solving games and interactive toys that challenge their minds.
Novice_owners
Some dogs are simply easier than others; they take to training better and are fairly easygoing. They're also resilient enough to bounce back from your mistakes or inconsistencies.
Cesky Terriers can be a good choice for novice dog owners, as long as they are prepared to provide consistent and patient training. They are a loyal and affectionate breed that can form strong bonds with their owners.
Trainability
The ease of training a breed, including whether they are intelligent, obedient, and willing to learn.
Cesky Terriers can be somewhat stubborn and independent, which can make them more difficult to train than some other breeds. However, with consistent and patient training, they can learn a variety of commands and tricks.
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History of the Cesky Terrier
The Cesky Terrier was created in Czechoslovakia in 1949 to hunt small game.
The breeder, Frantisek Horak, crossed a Scottish Terrier with a Sealyham Terrier to create this unique breed.
It was primarily used for hunting in packs, and was designed to be a low-shedding breed for people with allergies.

Cesky Terrier Puppies
Cesky Terrier puppies require socialization and obedience training from a young age to prevent stubborn behavior.
They are generally healthy, and yearly veterinary checkups are recommended.
Puppies should be fed a high-quality diet that meets their specific nutritional requirements, as they can be prone to weight gain.