CZECH TERRIER

This breed was originated from the crossing of a male Sealyham terrier and a Scottish terrier female, with the object of gaining a light hunting dog, specialized in burrows. The breeding began towards the end of 1940 in Prague and acknowledged officially in 1963.

PHYSICAL TRAITS of the CZECH TERRIER
The proportions considered ideal for these dogs are 29 cm in males and 27 cm in females. The weigh is 6 to 10 kg. It has an elongated body, short limbs and the head in the shape of half a wedge.

The eyes are medium sized, with a sweet expression and color in harmony to the coat. The fur is long, straight and slightly wavy, forming the beard and eyebrows common to most of the terriers. Only towards 3 years the coat color defines, that is why the black puppy will be blue when it is adult, and a dark brown one will have a much lighter shade in the future.

TEMPERAMENT AND ADAPTATION of the CZECH TERRIER
It is a kind dog, loyal and patient. It shows tolerance towards other domestic animals and is never aggressive. Its intelligent and attentive nature favors the training, which is very easy and selective since it obeys orders immediately. Its affectionate, cheerful and playful temperament make it an excellent company dog for adults as much as for children, although it is shy and reserved with strangers. It adapts perfectly to life in an apartment.

EXERCISE AND CARE required for a CZECH TERRIER
It is a clean dog. It must be brushed quite frequently and make the necessary trimmings with scissors, performed by a professional. To keep it agile and in good shape a little daily exercise is enough. The Czech terrier was born as small burrow animal hunters, but it turned out to be unbeatable as a rat chaser. This quality made the owners take them home to get rid of those undesirable tenants and, due to that mastership, it stayed in the homes permanently. Nowadays it has become an excellent company dog able to alternate playing with the children with guarding the home.

Breeding this kind of dog began in a town close to Prague by Frantisel Horak’s initiative.

This burrow hunting dog is also called the bohemian terrier.