The Bohemian Terrier, also known as the Cesky Terrier, is a small type of terrier dog originating in the former republic of Czechoslovakia. It is a quite recent breed, created by a Czech breeder named František Horák in the late 40s. The “father” of this breed was looking to create a dog for hunting, and he did so by crossing the Scottish Terrier with the Sealyham Terrier. Even if now recognized by almost all kennel associations around the planet (the first one to classify the breed was the Belgian-based Federation Cynologique Interationale in the 60s), this dog is currently very rare. Also, it is now considered to be the national dog of the Czech Republic.
The body of the Bohemian Terrier is moderately long, while its legs are very short. If you are to compare it to other breeds, its ancestors, the Sealyham Terrier and the Scottish Terrier would be your best pick. The Bohemian Terriers have solid but light bodies and, even if the cubs are always born with a black coat, their silky and wavy hair gets, after starting to grow up (usually within the first two years of life), nuances from a large palette: grey/ blue shades plus tan, white, grey, light coffee, possibly with yellow furnishings.
The head of the Bohemian Terrier is quite large, having an expressive face, with beautiful eyebrows, a mustache and a beard that is rather bushy. Their eye color has two instances: the dogs that are gray-blue usually have brown eyes, while the dogs that are brown usually have yellow eyes. Also, the lips and the noses of the Cesky Terrier varies in the same way: the dogs that are gray-blue usually have black lips and noses, while the dogs that are brown usually have liver lips and noses.
The ideal weight of a Bohemian Terrier is somewhere around 16 and 20 pounds and the height can usually reach up to 13 inches. This breed consists of small game hunters and they have been used in hunting all sorts of animals like rabbits, fox, ducks or pheasants. In rare cases, these terriers have been known to aid in the hunting of wild boars, which is impressive for their stature.
Like any terrier, these dogs like to dig very much and are very loyal companions that need much attention, as they are reluctant towards strangers and loving and dedicated towards their masters. As much as grooming goes, they only need a monthly clipping. They are also animals full of energy - if you have a small or medium secured backyard, this dog will simply love exercising there for an hour or two every day. If not, it would be ideal if you could take him for daily walks to the park, where you can read a book while he runs around like crazy.
Generally speaking, this dog can live in both rural and urban areas, in homes that are at least of medium surface. The Bohemian Terrier is a dog that can be ideal for a whole variety of owners.
