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Czech Terrier

Bohemian Terrier

The Czech Terrier originated in the 1940s. Also known as the Bohemian Terrier, it is a small terrier that looks very similar to the Schnauzer.In 1949, Dr. Halak, a famous Scottish Terrier and Sealyham Terrier breeding expert and Czech and Slovak geneticist, bred a dog breed that was slimmer, softer,

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Scientific Name Bohemian Terrier
Length 25-36cm
Weight 5.5-8kg
Lifespan 12-15year
IUCN Status LC
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    The Czech Terrier originated in the 1940s. Also known as the Bohemian Terrier, it is a small terrier that looks very similar to the Schnauzer.

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    In 1949, Dr. Halak, a famous Scottish Terrier and Sealyham Terrier breeding expert and Czech and Slovak geneticist, bred a dog breed that was slimmer, softer, and able to get into prey nests than Scottish Terrier and Sealyham Terrier, which could drive away rats and foxes. He mated and improved the Scottish Terrier and Sealyham Terrier, and bred the Czech Terrier in 1959. In 1963, the dog was recognized by the FCI. In 1993, it was registered by the Federal Dog Breeders Association.

    The Czech Terrier is very suitable for living in the wild, and is best at hunting. In addition, its relatively small size allows it to better drive prey out of the cave. It is very agile and has relatively long endurance.

    Czech Terrier is alert, strong, obedient, good-tempered, and child-friendly. It is a good watchdog and a good companion dog. It has soft-colored, gorgeous, silky hair and is very popular in the United States.


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    Appearance

    The Czech Terrier has an elongated head, somewhat large. The top of the skull is distinctly arched, not too wide between the ears, and moderately narrow between the eyebrows. There are slight wrinkles on the forehead. The cheeks are not protruding. The bridge of the nose is straight, the jaws are strong, and the lips are well-joined. The teeth meet in a scissor-shaped or horizontal bite. The eyes are medium-sized, deep-set, and warm-looking. The neck is medium-length, powerful, and clean without dewlap. The shoulders are muscular. The topline is straight, but slightly arched at the loin. The loin is well-muscled, relatively long and wide. The chest is round. The abdomen is moderately tucked up. The forelegs are straight and strong. The hind legs are parallel to each other when viewed from behind, and the thighs are well-muscled. The feet are large, with well-arched toes and strong nails. The pads are full. The hind feet are smaller than the front feet. There are two basic shades of col

    Distribution & Habitat

    Native to Czech Republic and Slovakia
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