Cesky Terrier Facts You Should Know (with Pictures).

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Cesky Terrier Breed Overview

The Cesky Terrier is a small-sized dog.

The adult Cesky Terrier stands 10 to 13 inches tall at the shoulder.

The Cesky Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group.

Dogs in the Terrier Dogs group, like the Cesky Terrier, were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin).

Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.

The fact that Cesky Terriers belong to the Terrier Dogs group is one of the reasons why Cesky Terriers have the personality and temperament that they have.

The temperament of the Cesky Terrier is generally described as:

  • Calm
  • Cheerful
  • Nonaggressive
  • Quiet
  • Reserved
  • Trainable

History of the Cesky Terrier Breed. Where Cesky Terriers came from

Have you noticed how similar Cesky (pronounced ches-ky) sounds to Czech? That`s because it`s a Czech terrier, developed in 1948 in Czechoslovakia by a Czech breeder named Frantisek Horak.

Horak crossed the Sealyham and Scottish Terriers to create the ideal Bohemian forest hunting dog (which would explain why the occasional Cesky Terrier has Scottish cramp).

The Cesky was bred to be a hunting dog that would track rats and fox to their dens, and Horak wanted to create a breed with a narrow head and chest that would allow the dog to follow prey into the burrow.

Horak was also interested in breeding a well-tempered dog.

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What the Cesky Terrier Looks Like

This Terrier resembles the Sealyham Terrier in appearance.

It has short legs and a long body.

The Cesky head is longer and more wedge-shaped than the Sealyham, with bushy brows and a beard.

This dog is adorable from head to tail, with ears that fold down.

When the dog is happy or on the move, the tail is carried horizontally.

The Cesky has almond-shaped brown eyes and a friendly demeanor.

The solid body is agile and light, and the coat is silky and wavy.

The coat is available in brown or gray/blue with tan, gray, white, yellow, or light coffee furnishings.

Cesky puppies are born with a black coat, and it can take up to three years for it to grow out.

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Best Cesky Terrier Breeders

Cesky Terrier Breeders in the United States

We have researched reputable Cesky Terrier breeders that you can buy a puppy.

Go to this page for our complete list of reputable Cesky Terrier breeders in various states in the United States.

On this page, you will see how much these breeders sell their puppies for, and how many puppies they have available.

A few of these breeders are listed below.

  1. Florus Cesky Terriers

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  2. Cesky Terrierized Estates

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  3. Julerr Cesky Terriers

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What Colors do Cesky Terriers Have?

Cesky Terriers come in the following beautiful primary colors:

    Cesky Terriers come in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to their primary colors:

      Cesky Terrier Litter Size

      Researchers from the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science did a study where they counted the numbers of puppies in 1 different Cesky Terrier birth litters.

      From this study, the researchers found that the average number of puppies that Cesky Terriers can have is 5 puppies. Also, the Cesky Terrier can have as few as 5 puppies per litter and as many as 5 puppies per litter.

      The number of puppies that the Cesky Terrier will have depends on factors such as the age of the Cesky Terrier, the method of pregnancy, etc.

      Click here to see our calculator for predicting how many puppies your Cesky Terrier will have and how the litter size of the Cesky Terrier compares to the litter size of other dog breeds.

      How Fast Cesky Terriers Can Run

      How fast a dog breed can run is a good measure of how athletic the dog breed is.

      The American Kennel Club (AKC) regularly conducts dog running competitions. The AKC records the running speed of competing dogs in these competitions. These competitions are open to all dog breeds.

      Based on our analysis of the speeds of 4 different Cesky Terriers, the average speed of the Cesky Terrier is 16.1 mph (25.9 kmph).

      The fastest speed on AKC record that the Cesky Terrier ran in a race is 18.6 mph (29.9 kmph) and the minimum speed on record in a race for a Cesky Terrier is 9.84 mph (15.8 kmph).

      Click here to see how the speed of the Cesky Terrier compares to the speed of other dogs and other mammals such as cats, horses, humans, etc.

      How fast Cesky Terrier can run compared to other mammals

      How Popular are Cesky Terriers with New Dog Owners?

      Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds.

      The graph below shows the popularity trend of the Cesky Terrier.

      The popularity of the Cesky Terrier averaged over the years is Number 184 out of about 200 dog breeds.

      Do not get a dog breed just because it is a popular dog breed. And do not reject a dog breed just because it is an unpopular breed.

      Health Problems in Cesky Terriers and How to Prevent Them

      Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it tends to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

      The Cesky Terrier is prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is an organization that keeps track of genetic health problems in dog breeds.

      From the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop.

      Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

      If you want a Cesky Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Cesky Terrier breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

      The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Cesky Terriers for:

      1. Autoimmune thyroiditis
      2. Cardiac Evaluation
      3. Dentition
      4. Eye Examination
      5. Hip Dysplasia
      6. Patellar Luxation
      7. Primary Lens Luxation

      You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Cesky Terriers here.

      Dog Breeds That Are Similar to Cesky Terriers

      If you have not made up your mind on which dog breed to get, you may also want to consider some other dogs similar to the Cesky Terrier.

      We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds that have similar behavior and temperament as the Cesky Terrier:

      • American Hairless Terrier (76 percent match with Cesky Terrier). Learn more about the American Hairless Terrier here.
      • Bordoodle (75 percent match with Cesky Terrier). Learn more about the Bordoodle here.
      • Pomchi (75 percent match with Cesky Terrier). Learn more about the Pomchi here.

      Other Things to Know About Cesky Terriers

      Here are some of the very important characteristics of the Cesky Terrier that you need to know about the Cesky Terrier breed:

    • Cesky Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
    • Cesky Terriers do not have the tendency to drool.
    • Cesky Terriers do not get along well with other dogs.
    • Cesky Terriers have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
    • Cesky Terriers have low energy levels. They do not require a lot exercise time.
    • Cesky Terriers are good for new dog owners.
    • Cesky Terriers are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
    • Cesky Terriers are very easy to groom.
    • Cesky Terriers gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
    • Cesky Terriers are very easy to train.
    • Cesky Terriers adapt well to apartment living.
    • Cesky Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
    • Cesky Terriers are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
    • Cesky Terriers are very playful.
    • Cesky Terriers weigh 13 to 30 pounds when fully grown.
    • Cesky Terriers are 10 to 13 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
    • Cesky Terriers have a lifespan of 10 to 15 years.