Post by charmingnancy on Apr 27, 2009 11:17:20 GMT -5
Cesky Terrier
Group: 4- Terriers
Origin: Czech Republic
Purpose: Formerly a Terrier breed for hunting foxes and badgers, today more a house-and companion dog
Also Called: Czech Terrier, Bohemian Terrier, Ceskỳ Teriér
Description:
Short legged, long haired, well made and well muscled Terrier with smallish drop ears, of a rectangular format.
Appearance- Breed Standards:
Head: Shaped like a long, blunt, not too broad wedge, the plane of the forehead forming a distinctive breaking with the bridge of the nose.
Skull: Not too broad between the ears and tapering moderately towards the supraorbital ridges. Occipital protuberance easy to palpate; cheek bones moderately prominent. Frontal furrow only slightly marked.
Stop: Not accentuated but apparent.
Nose: Dark and well developed. It should be black on Terriers with a grey-blue coat and liver-coloured on light-coffee brown Terriers. Nasal bridge: Straight.
Jaws/teeth: Strong jaws. Scissors or level bite; complete dentition (the absence of the 2 M3 in the lower jaw not being penalized). Teeth strong regularly aligned and set square to the jaw. Lips: Relatively thick, fitting neatly. Cheeks: Cheek bones not too prominent.
Eyes: Of medium size, slightly deep set, with a friendly expression; well covered by the overhanging eyebrows. Brown or dark brown in grey-blue coated dogs, light brown in light-coffee-brown dogs. Eyelids black in grey-blue dogs, liver-colour in light-coffee-brown dogs.
Ears: Of medium size, dropping in such a way as to well cover the orifice. Set on rather high and falling flat along the cheeks. Shaped like a triangle, with the shorter side of the triangle at the fold of the ear.
Neck: Medium long, quite strong, carried on a slant. The skin at the throat is somewhat loose but without forming a dewlap.
Body: Oblong.
Upper line: Not straight because loins and rump are always moderately arched.
Withers: Not very pronounced; neck set on rather high.
Back: Strong, of medium length.
Loins: Relatively long, muscular, broad and slightly rounded.
Croup: Strongly developed, muscular; pelvis moderately slanting. Hip bones often slightly higher than the withers.
Chest: More cylindrical than deep; ribs well sprung.
Belly: Ample and slightly tucked up. Flanks well filled.
Tail: The ideal length is 18-20 cm; relatively strong and low set. At rest hanging downward or with a slight bend at the tip; when alert the tail is carried sabre shape horizontally or higher.
Forequarters: The forelegs should be straight, well boned and parallel. Shoulders: Muscular. Elbows: Somewhat loose, yet neither turned in nor out. Forefeet: Large; well arched toes and strong nails. Pads well developed and thick.
Hindquarters: Hind legs strong, parallel, well angulated and muscular. Lower thigh: Short. Hock joint: Set relatively high strongly developed. Hind feet: Smaller than the forefeet.
Gait/Movement: Free, enduring, vigorous, with drive. Gallop rather slow but lasting. The forelegs extend in a straight forward line.
Skin: Firm, thick, without wrinkles or dewlap, pigmented.
Coat: Hair long, fine but firm, slightly wavy with a silky gloss; not too much overdone. The Czech Terrier is groomed by scissors (clipping). At the forepart of the head the hair is not to be clipped thus forming brows and beard. On the lower parts of the legs, under the chest and belly the hair should not be clipped either. In show condition the hair at the upper side of the neck, on the shoulders and on the back should not be longer than 1 - 1.5 cm; it should be shorter on the sides of the body and on the tail and quite short on the ears, cheeks, at the lower side of the neck, on elbows, thighs and round the vent. The transition between clipped and unclipped areas should be pleasing for the eye and never abrupt.
Color: The Czech Terrier has 2 varieties of coat colour:
Grey-blue (puppies are born black)
Light-coffee-brown (puppies born chocolate brown)
In both colour varieties yellow, grey or white markings are permitted on the head (beard, cheeks), neck, chest, belly, and the limbs and round the vent. Sometimes there is also a white collar or a white tip of the tail. The basic colour, however, must always be predominant.
Faults: Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.
* Weak construction.
* Temporary loss of nasal pigmentation (snow nose).
* Weak, short or snipey foreface, with weakly developed teeth.
* Absence of one (1) incisor.
* Eyes too big or protruding.
* Ears too big or too small, or different in shape or carriage as described in the standard.
* Back too long or too short.
* Crooked forelegs, incorrect front.
* Coat too fine or too coarse.
Disqualifying Faults:
* Absence of more than 4 teeth altogether; absence of 2 or more incisors.
* Canine placed in vestibulo position.
* Entropion or ectropion.
* Chest circumference more than 50 cm.
* Curled tail or carried over the back.
* Long brindled coat on dogs older than 2 years.
* Coarse or curled cotton-wool type hair.
* White markings covering more than 20%; white blaze on the head.
* Irregular, jerky, spasmodic movements ("Scottie cramp")
* Weight above 10 kg or less than 6 kg.
* Shyness, unbalanced or aggressive disposition.
Size:
Height at withers between 25 - 32 cm. Ideal size for a dog = 29 cm, for a bitch = 27 cm. The weight must not be less than 6 kg and more than 10 kg.
Temperament:
Cesky Terriers are a balanced, non-aggressive, pleasant and cheerful companion, who is anxious to please and easy to train. The Cesky can be somewhat reserved towards strangers, but is devoted and loving with their family and those they know. The Cesky is calm and has a kind disposition. With hunting animals low to the ground they can be feisty, persistent and stubborn. They are fearless towards bigger animals. They make good family pets as they are good with children and most other animals. They are patient, mild and gentle.
Health:
Usually very healthy and robust. Because of the Scottie in it's background, a condition known as Scottie Cramp is possible, but not prevalent in the breed.
Average Lifespan:
10 - 14 years.
History:
The Cesky Terrier has a relatively short and well-documented history. The breed was developed by Frantisek Horák, a geneticist in the Czech Republic, by crossing a Sealyham Terrier and Scottish Terrier. Their aim was to develop a light, short-legged, drop eared, hunting terrier that was easy to groom and train, could hunt fox and badgers in groups, and could "go to ground" and fit in burrows too small for it’s parent breeds. While it still retains these abilities, today the Cesky is primarily a companion dog. In 1949 Mr. Horák began to fix the breed’s characteristics, in 1959 they were shown for the first time, and the breed was finally recognized by the FCI in 1963.
The breed may have been mixed with the Dandie Dinmont Terrier, as many of its characteristics do not resemble the Scottie or Sealyham. The tail is carried low, uncommon to many terriers. The fading gene is prevalent, but not in the Scottie or the Sealyham. The chocolate color is not common to either species, as well as the long body and long silky hair. All of these traits except the fading gene, however, are common in the Dandie.
The Cesky is a beloved treasure in its country of origin and has been portrayed on postage stamps, in art and is even featured on several hand painted buses in the Czech Republic. The breed is quickly gaining popularity in Europe, the UK, Australia, Canada and the U.S. for it's versatility, easy going ways and delightful, loving personality.
Sources:
Canadian National Cesky Terrier Club
Puppy Dog Web
Pictures:
Photobucket
Group: 4- Terriers
Origin: Czech Republic
Purpose: Formerly a Terrier breed for hunting foxes and badgers, today more a house-and companion dog
Also Called: Czech Terrier, Bohemian Terrier, Ceskỳ Teriér
Description:
Short legged, long haired, well made and well muscled Terrier with smallish drop ears, of a rectangular format.
Appearance- Breed Standards:
Head: Shaped like a long, blunt, not too broad wedge, the plane of the forehead forming a distinctive breaking with the bridge of the nose.
Skull: Not too broad between the ears and tapering moderately towards the supraorbital ridges. Occipital protuberance easy to palpate; cheek bones moderately prominent. Frontal furrow only slightly marked.
Stop: Not accentuated but apparent.
Nose: Dark and well developed. It should be black on Terriers with a grey-blue coat and liver-coloured on light-coffee brown Terriers. Nasal bridge: Straight.
Jaws/teeth: Strong jaws. Scissors or level bite; complete dentition (the absence of the 2 M3 in the lower jaw not being penalized). Teeth strong regularly aligned and set square to the jaw. Lips: Relatively thick, fitting neatly. Cheeks: Cheek bones not too prominent.
Eyes: Of medium size, slightly deep set, with a friendly expression; well covered by the overhanging eyebrows. Brown or dark brown in grey-blue coated dogs, light brown in light-coffee-brown dogs. Eyelids black in grey-blue dogs, liver-colour in light-coffee-brown dogs.
Ears: Of medium size, dropping in such a way as to well cover the orifice. Set on rather high and falling flat along the cheeks. Shaped like a triangle, with the shorter side of the triangle at the fold of the ear.
Neck: Medium long, quite strong, carried on a slant. The skin at the throat is somewhat loose but without forming a dewlap.
Body: Oblong.
Upper line: Not straight because loins and rump are always moderately arched.
Withers: Not very pronounced; neck set on rather high.
Back: Strong, of medium length.
Loins: Relatively long, muscular, broad and slightly rounded.
Croup: Strongly developed, muscular; pelvis moderately slanting. Hip bones often slightly higher than the withers.
Chest: More cylindrical than deep; ribs well sprung.
Belly: Ample and slightly tucked up. Flanks well filled.
Tail: The ideal length is 18-20 cm; relatively strong and low set. At rest hanging downward or with a slight bend at the tip; when alert the tail is carried sabre shape horizontally or higher.
Forequarters: The forelegs should be straight, well boned and parallel. Shoulders: Muscular. Elbows: Somewhat loose, yet neither turned in nor out. Forefeet: Large; well arched toes and strong nails. Pads well developed and thick.
Hindquarters: Hind legs strong, parallel, well angulated and muscular. Lower thigh: Short. Hock joint: Set relatively high strongly developed. Hind feet: Smaller than the forefeet.
Gait/Movement: Free, enduring, vigorous, with drive. Gallop rather slow but lasting. The forelegs extend in a straight forward line.
Skin: Firm, thick, without wrinkles or dewlap, pigmented.
Coat: Hair long, fine but firm, slightly wavy with a silky gloss; not too much overdone. The Czech Terrier is groomed by scissors (clipping). At the forepart of the head the hair is not to be clipped thus forming brows and beard. On the lower parts of the legs, under the chest and belly the hair should not be clipped either. In show condition the hair at the upper side of the neck, on the shoulders and on the back should not be longer than 1 - 1.5 cm; it should be shorter on the sides of the body and on the tail and quite short on the ears, cheeks, at the lower side of the neck, on elbows, thighs and round the vent. The transition between clipped and unclipped areas should be pleasing for the eye and never abrupt.
Color: The Czech Terrier has 2 varieties of coat colour:
Grey-blue (puppies are born black)
Light-coffee-brown (puppies born chocolate brown)
In both colour varieties yellow, grey or white markings are permitted on the head (beard, cheeks), neck, chest, belly, and the limbs and round the vent. Sometimes there is also a white collar or a white tip of the tail. The basic colour, however, must always be predominant.
Faults: Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.
* Weak construction.
* Temporary loss of nasal pigmentation (snow nose).
* Weak, short or snipey foreface, with weakly developed teeth.
* Absence of one (1) incisor.
* Eyes too big or protruding.
* Ears too big or too small, or different in shape or carriage as described in the standard.
* Back too long or too short.
* Crooked forelegs, incorrect front.
* Coat too fine or too coarse.
Disqualifying Faults:
* Absence of more than 4 teeth altogether; absence of 2 or more incisors.
* Canine placed in vestibulo position.
* Entropion or ectropion.
* Chest circumference more than 50 cm.
* Curled tail or carried over the back.
* Long brindled coat on dogs older than 2 years.
* Coarse or curled cotton-wool type hair.
* White markings covering more than 20%; white blaze on the head.
* Irregular, jerky, spasmodic movements ("Scottie cramp")
* Weight above 10 kg or less than 6 kg.
* Shyness, unbalanced or aggressive disposition.
Size:
Height at withers between 25 - 32 cm. Ideal size for a dog = 29 cm, for a bitch = 27 cm. The weight must not be less than 6 kg and more than 10 kg.
Temperament:
Cesky Terriers are a balanced, non-aggressive, pleasant and cheerful companion, who is anxious to please and easy to train. The Cesky can be somewhat reserved towards strangers, but is devoted and loving with their family and those they know. The Cesky is calm and has a kind disposition. With hunting animals low to the ground they can be feisty, persistent and stubborn. They are fearless towards bigger animals. They make good family pets as they are good with children and most other animals. They are patient, mild and gentle.
Health:
Usually very healthy and robust. Because of the Scottie in it's background, a condition known as Scottie Cramp is possible, but not prevalent in the breed.
Average Lifespan:
10 - 14 years.
History:
The Cesky Terrier has a relatively short and well-documented history. The breed was developed by Frantisek Horák, a geneticist in the Czech Republic, by crossing a Sealyham Terrier and Scottish Terrier. Their aim was to develop a light, short-legged, drop eared, hunting terrier that was easy to groom and train, could hunt fox and badgers in groups, and could "go to ground" and fit in burrows too small for it’s parent breeds. While it still retains these abilities, today the Cesky is primarily a companion dog. In 1949 Mr. Horák began to fix the breed’s characteristics, in 1959 they were shown for the first time, and the breed was finally recognized by the FCI in 1963.
The breed may have been mixed with the Dandie Dinmont Terrier, as many of its characteristics do not resemble the Scottie or Sealyham. The tail is carried low, uncommon to many terriers. The fading gene is prevalent, but not in the Scottie or the Sealyham. The chocolate color is not common to either species, as well as the long body and long silky hair. All of these traits except the fading gene, however, are common in the Dandie.
The Cesky is a beloved treasure in its country of origin and has been portrayed on postage stamps, in art and is even featured on several hand painted buses in the Czech Republic. The breed is quickly gaining popularity in Europe, the UK, Australia, Canada and the U.S. for it's versatility, easy going ways and delightful, loving personality.
Sources:
Canadian National Cesky Terrier Club
Puppy Dog Web
Pictures:
Photobucket