Cesky Terrier
Breed Profile
Group: Terrier
Origin: England/Scotland
Colour: Grey-blue or light brown
Lifespan: 12 to 14 years
hardy • tough • feisty • persistent • stubborn • inquisitive
Owner's Guide
Curious, inquisitive Cesky Terriers are devoted to their owners, but reserved with strangers and make good watchdogs. Feisty and courageous, they need plenty of early socialization to ensure they are tolerant of strangers and other dogs.
Originally bred to dig out and kill rats and foxes.
Special characteristics
This terrier has a hard bite, and is easily aroused.
Exercise requirements
Medium. Enjoys exercising with owner.
Attitude to
owners affectionate, devoted
children good if raised with them
other pets may kill small pets, may injure cats unless raised with them
strangers reserved
unfamiliar dogs good if well socialized
Perfect owner
Active, gentle owner who has time to socialize this dog well as a puppy and provide plenty of play and exercise when older.
Potential problems
May be snappy with strangers if undersocialized. Lack of exercise may lead to digging and destructiveness.
Regular grooming and clipping are needed to keep the coat in good order.
Articles
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- Dog Breeds in the Terrier Group
- Bred to catch and kill animals considered to be vermin, or for sport. Most were bred to 'go to ground' to dig out animals from their lairs and so are natural diggers. More »
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