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190 GUIDE T O BREED S

CESKY TERRIER

TOUGH, FEARLESS, AND SOMETIMES WILLFUL, THIS DOG NEEDS PATIENT TRAINING AKC

Height range A 20th-century breed developed for burrowing work, this dog
10–13 in (25–32 cm) is also known as the Czech or Bohemian Terrier. It is still used as
Weight range a working dog, and its natural wariness of strangers makes it a
13–22 lb (6–10 kg)
useful watchdog. For a terrier, this dog has a relatively relaxed,
Life span 12–14 years playful character, and it is sometimes simply kept as a companion.
Origin Czech Republic However, the breed retains some terrier stubbornness and an
inclination to snap, so it needs consistent training from an early
age. The typical clip of the coat is short on the body, leaving
long curtains of hair on the face, legs, and belly.
Other colors

Liver Triangular,
drop ears
Can have yellow, gray, or white
markings on the beard and
cheeks, neck, chest, belly, and Yellow-white color of
limbs, sometimes with a white lower leg and feet
matches beard
collar or a white tip to the tail. Hair left long
on front of head

Slightly wavy, gray-blue
coat has silky sheen
Tail carried
low at rest

Long hair
forms beard

Forefeet are larger
than hind feet

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