Cesky Terrier

Cesky Terrier

A Cesky Terrier in show cut
Other names Český Teriér
Bohemian Terrier
Origin Czech Republic
Classification / standards
FCI Group 3, Section 2 Small Terriers #246 standard
AKC Terrier Group standard
ANKC Group 2 (Terriers) standard
CKC Group 4 - Terriers standard
KC (UK) Terrier standard
NZKC Terrier standard
UKC Terriers standard
Domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris)

The Cesky Terrier (/ˈɛski/ CHESS-kee; Czech: Český teriér, literally Bohemian Terrier or Czech Terrier) is a small terrier type dog originating in Czechoslovakia.

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.[1] 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.

The breed was first imported into the USA in the 1980s by a group of enthusiasts. They formed the Cesky Terrier Club of America in January 1988.[2] 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.[3] At this stage the American Cesky Terrier Fanciers Association was formed and recognised by the AKC.[4] It is the club accepted as the parent club by the AKC.[5] 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.[3]

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[6] and on January 1, 2000 it gained rare breed status. It has since competed successfully in show competition in the UK.[7]

Description

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.

Size, Proportion Substance

The FCI Breed Standard gives the ideal measurements for the Cesky Terrier as:

Head

Cesky Terrier female head in show trim

Neck, Topline and Body

Forequarters

Hindquarters

Coat

Long, fine, firm with slight texture, slightly wavy with a silky gloss. Not overdone with too much furnishings. Faults: Curly, Coarse or cotton-wool like texture. The Cesky Terrier is groomed by clipping and scissoring into a saddle pattern on the body, with the longer hair ending in a V on the tail. A “U” shape is cut out of the top lateral portion of the front legs and Areas of the neck, head, chest, shoulder, tail and rear thigh from the top of the V on the tail to the top of the hock and round the vent are clipped shorter to achieve this appearance and to highlight the well developed muscles of the Cesky Terrier. The Hair on the foreface from mid eye to the rear edge of the lip line is not to be clipped thus forming brows and a beard. The transition between clipped and unclipped areas should be pleasing to the eye and never abrupt.

Color

The Cesky Terrier has two varieties of color: In mature dogs, 3 years or older: 1. Any shade of gray from charcoal to platinum gray with Black pigment. 2. Coffee Brown with Liver pigment. Black may appear on the head, beard, cheeks, ears, feet and tail. White, grey, brown and yellow markings are permitted on the head, beard, cheeks, neck, chest, limbs and around the vent. A white collar or white tip is permitted on the tail. The base color must always be predominant. Faults: Long brindled coat on dogs older than 2 years, white covering more than 20%, and a white blaze are disqualifying faults.[8]

Gait

The action should be free, driven and enduring. Gallop rather slow but lasting. The forelegs extend in a straight line forward.

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.[9] This may or may not make them suitable pets for families with children.

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 body and tail are clipped, and the furnishings (hair that hangs down under the body) are left long, as is the hair on the lower legs and on the face (eyebrows, beard, and moustache.) The longer hair should be brushed daily.[10]

Health

This breed occasionally suffers from the Scotty Cramp, a minor problem causing awkward movement, but it is not life-threatening.

Breeding stock should be checked for hip dysplasia, patella luxation, cardiac problems, PLL (primary lens luxation), thyroid issues, glomerulonephritis, and other eye disorders, all of which have been documented issues in the breed.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Atter, Sheila. "František Horák". Cesky Terrier Club (UK). Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  2. "Cesky Terrier Club of America". Cesky Terrier Club of America. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  3. 1 2 "Did You Know?". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  4. "Breed history". Cesky Terrier Fanciers Association. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  5. "Parent breed club". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  6. "The Kennel Club". Retrieved 2016-11-26.
  7. "In the UK". Cesky Terrier Club (UK). Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  8. 1 2 "Breed Standard" (PDF). FCI. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  9. "The Right Breed?". Cesky Terrier Club (UK). Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  10. "Grooming". Cesky Terrier Club (UK). Retrieved 3 December 2012.
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