Cesky Terrier
Breed at a glance
- Origin
- Czech Republic
Care
The coat of the Cesky Terrier is not stripped (dead hair pulled out with the fingers or a special knife) as in other terriers, but rather is clippered. .) The longer hair should be brushed daily. [ 12 ]
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The Cesky Terrier ( / ˈ tʃ ɛ s k i / CHES -kee ; Czech : Český teriér , literal translation</span>"}]],"parts":[{"template":{"target":{"wt":"lit.","href":"./Template:Lit."},"params":{},"i":0}}]}' id="mwCg">lit. 'Bohemian Terrier' or 'Czech Terrier') is a small terrier type dog originating in Czechoslovakia .
Health
This breed occasionally suffers from the Scotty Cramp, a minor problem causing awkward movement, but it is not life-threatening. [ 13 ] Breeding stock should be checked for hip dysplasia, patella luxation, cardiac abnormalities, PLL ( primary lens luxation ) and other eye disorders such as cataracts, thyroid issues, degenerative myelopathy, and Type 3 von Willebrand disease, all of which have been documented issues in the breed. [ 13 ]
History
The Cesky Terrier was created by a Czech breeder , František Horák, in 1948, as a cross between a Sealyham Terrier and a Scottish Terrier , to create a terrier suitable for hunting in the forests of Bohemia . Although not a trained scientist, Horák worked for many years as a research assistant at the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences and used knowledge gained there in his dog breeding. Czechoslovakia was ruled by a communist regime at the time; when Horák's dogs became more popular around the world, he began to receive a large volume of mail from outside the country, which earned him the attention of the secret police. [ 1 ] Horák died in 1997. The Cesky Terrier was recognized for international competition by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale in 1963 as breed number 246 in Group 3, Terriers. [ 2 ] The breed is now recognized by all of the major kennel clubs in the English-speaking world. The Cesky Terrier is one of the six most rare dog breeds worldwide. [ 3 ] The breed was first imported into the US in the 1980s by a group of enthusiasts. They formed the Cesky Terrier Club of America in January 1988. [ 4 ] As interest grew, the breed became eligible to join the American Kennel Club (AKC) Foundation Stock Service Program from January 1, 2004, allowing it to compete in AKC Earthdog tests. [ 5 ] At this stage the American Cesky Terrier Fanciers Association was formed and recognised by the AKC. [ 6 ] It is the club accepted as the parent club by the AKC. [ 7 ] However, the Cesky Terrier Club of America remains active in promoting the breed in the USA. From mid-2011, the Cesky Terrier was able to compete in the terrier group in America as it was accepted for entry in the AKC Stud Book. [ 5 ] The breed first arrived in the UK in 1989 and had to compete from the imported register. The Cesky Terrier was recognised by the Kennel Club (UK) in 1990 [ 8 ] and on January 1, 2000, it gained rare breed status. It has since competed successfully in show competition in the UK. [ 9 ]
Appearance
The Cesky Terrier is a well-muscled, short legged, well-pigmented, hunting terrier of a rectangular format. The Cesky has natural drop ears, a natural tail, and sports a long, silky with slight texture coat in shades of gray from charcoal to platinum (black pigmented) or rarely brown (liver pigmented). The Cesky is longer than it is tall and has a topline that rises slightly to the rear.
Temperament
The breed standard calls for a calm dog, and aggression is a disqualifying fault. Cesky Terriers are reputed to be less active and quieter than other terriers. [ 11 ] This may or may not make them suitable pets for families with children.
Breed standard
The FCI Breed Standard gives the ideal measurements for the Cesky Terrier as: Head Neck, Topline and Body Forequarters Hindquarters Coat Color Gait