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Czech Terrier (Cesky Terier)
Small Breed
The Czech Terrier is a sweet and happy dog that is excellent with children. They are immensely loyal to their family and as such, despite their small size, make a threatening house guard.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Czech Republic
Weight
6-10 kgs/13-22 lbs (standards may vary)
Height
25-32 cm/10-12 3/4 inches (standards may vary)
Coat
The breed has long but fine hair which can be slightly wavy with a silky gloss. The forepart of the head is not touched and forms a beard and brows; the lower parts of the legs should not be touched either.
Markings
Grey-blue, light coffee brown. Yellow, grey or white markings can be found.
Lifespan
Average, 12-15 years
They are brave and obedient creatures helping to make them talented hunters as well as guard and watch dogs. They also make friendly, loving, and well-tempered companions.
Temperament
The Czech Terrier has a balanced outlook and is a pleasant, cheerful companion making it popular with families and people in general. A fairly intelligent breed who is reasonably easy to train. The breed is loyal and can be defensive of its family and property. The Czech Terrier makes a good guard dog for a family home. Because of their wariness of strangers they require early and sufficient socialisation.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
The Czech Terrier is a loving, playful breed that will act as a companion as well as providing you with a sense of protection. They were originally bred to dig out and kill rats and foxes.
- An excellent companion
- Makes a good hunter
- Can perform well as a watchdog
- Good for apartment lifestyle
- Good for novice owners
- Does require some trimming and stripping
- Requires sufficient daily exercise
- They are an active breed indoors
- Can be prone to Scottie Cramp