Origin:
Czechoslovakian geneticist Frantisek Horak wanted a breed of terrier that would work well in the open field as well as go to ground so he crossed the Scottish and Sealyham Terriers to create the Cesky Terrier in 1949. Also known as the Bohemian or Czech Terrier, the Cesky was developed with a narrower chest and smaller head than its two ancestors to allow it to go to ground after vermin more easily. It was recognized by the Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI) in 1963 and is now finding friends on this continent.
Temperament:
The Cesky has a calm disposition and is not prone to excessive barking. He is usually attentive and obedient. Though not aggressive, the Cesky makes a good watchdog.
Activity Level:
Though game and relatively fearless, the Cesky is not a hyper breed. They enjoy regular activity but their small size makes it easy to meet their exercise requirements.
Height/Weight:
The short-legged Cesky stands 10-13 in (25-32 cm) at the withers and tips the scales from 13-22 lb (6-10 kg).
Coat:
The coat is soft and silky.
Colour:
There are two colour variations in the Cesky - blue-grey or brown.
Grooming:
The grooming style is similar to that of the Sealyham but unlike the Sealy whose coat is hand-stripped, the Cesky is clipped or scissored.
