Cesky Terrier
Also called Bohemian Terrier and Czech Terrier
- Great with kids
- Apartment friendly
- Barely sheds
The Cesky Terrier is a small, sturdy breed that is known for its intelligence, playfulness, and loyalty. This breed is native to the Czech Republic, where it was originally used to hunt small game and vermin.
- Weight
- 13–22 lb (6–10 kg)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 45 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium, Long
- Origin
- Bohemia, Czech Republic (1940s-1950s)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Moderately active
- Apartment living: Good in an apartment
- Barking: Barks a little
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Frequent grooming
- Shedding: Barely sheds
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Alert
Calm
Intelligent
Loyal
Playful
Reserved with strangers
Coat colours
Blue-gray, charcoal, light coffee brown and platinum
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 13–22 lb (6–10 kg) | 13–18 lb (6–8 kg) |
| Height | — | — |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Cesky Terrier
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Breeds of a similar size
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Sources
- Official Standard of the Cesky Terrier - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Cesky Terrier - United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- FCI-Standard N 246 CESKY TERRIER (opens in a new tab)
- Meet the Loyal and Intelligent Cesky Terrier - AKC (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).