Todays Breed in the Spotlight: the Cesky Terrier. The Cesky Terrier is a well-muscled, short legged and well-pigmented hunting terrier that was developed to be worked in packs. The breed originated in the Czech Republic and is considered one of the countrys national breeds. As such, it has been featured on postage stamps, on television, in books and even in a movie. The Cesky has natural drop ears, a natural tail, and sports a soft, long, silky coat in shades of gray from charcoal to platinum. Mr. Frantisik Horak, an avid hunter and breeder of Scottish Terriers, had a vision of creating a terrier suitable for hunting in packs in the forests of Bohemia. In 1949, he completed the first breeding between a Scottish Terrier and Sealyham Terrier that would eventually become the Cesky Terrier. In 1950, he reported his records of these breedings to the Czech Terrier Club (FCI) and made the request to name the new breed the Cesky (chess - key) Terrier. Keen and alert, the Cesky Terrier has been used in hunting fox, rabbits, ducks, pheasants, and even wild boar. Cesky Terriers are loyal family members who require continued socialization throughout their lives due to their reserved nature towards strangers. They are an active breed and like most terriers, love to dig. Ceskys require a moderate amount of grooming with monthly clippings. A secure backyard where the breed can get regular exercise is strongly recommended (quoted from the AKC Breed page). akc.org/breeds/cesky_terrier/index.cfm
Posted on: Sun, 07 Sep 2014 21:00:01 +0000
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