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Cesky Terrier

Illustration of Cesky Terrier

The national dog of the Czech Republic, the Ceski is a gentle character for a terrier breed. He stands as tall as 32 centimetres (12 ½ inches) at the withers and is slightly longer in the back than he is high.

He requires regular trimming of his somewhat silky coat along back and body, especially if he is to be an inmate of a family household. Well groomed, his grey-blue or light brown coat can exhibit a well shone look.

He is non-aggressive and somewhat chary of strangers, but is relatively biddable as a companion. He has been registered in the United Kingdom since 1990, and is not available in numbers as yet, but could become popular.

 
Breed Group
Terrier
Vulnerable Breed
No
Size
Medium
How much exercise?
About 1 hour per day
Length of coat
Medium
How much grooming?
More than once a week
Supposedly sheds?*
Yes
Town or Country
Either
Type of home
Small or Large House
Minimum Garden Size
Small/Medium
* If you are asthmatic or have an allergy, you should consult your medical advisor before considering obtaining a dog. More information can also be found on the Kennel Club website.
 

The Terrier Breed Group

Dogs originally bred and used for hunting vermin.  'Terrier' comes from the Latin word Terra, meaning earth.  This hardy collection of dogs were selectively bred to be extremely brave and tough, and to pursue fox, badger, rat and otter (to name but a few) above and below ground.  Dogs of terrier type have been known here since ancient times, and as early as the Middle Ages, these game little dogs were portrayed by writers, and painters.