The Cesky Terrier is a calm, people-loving Czech earthdog—long, low, and athletic with a silky, slightly wavy jacket that’s clipped (not hand-stripped). Quieter and more biddable than many terriers, Ceskys are affectionate with family yet reserved with strangers. If you’re asking “Are Cesky Terriers good apartment dogs?”—yes, with daily walks and enrichment. “Do Cesky Terriers shed?”—low to moderate; regular brushing and clipping keep hair manageable. “Are Cesky Terriers hypoallergenic?”—no, though many consider them lower-shedding.
Created by Czech geneticist František Horák after 1949 by crossing Sealyham and Scottish Terriers to make a lighter, go-to-ground hunter for Bohemian forests. First shown in 1959; FCI recognition in 1963; now recognized by CKC, AKC, and UKC.
A small, short-legged, well-muscled terrier with drop ears and a natural tail.
Salon-style maintenance—clipping instead of hand-stripping.
Moderate, with a nice balance of walks and brain work.
Bright, willing, and sensitive—more tractable than many terriers.
Keep lean to protect joints and energy levels.
Generally healthy and long-lived (~12–15 years), but screen for known issues.
Choose transparency on health and grooming—or consider rescue.
re Cesky Terriers good apartment dogs?
Yes—adaptable with 45–60 minutes of daily activity plus training and enrichment.
Do Cesky Terriers shed?
Low to moderate. Regular brushing and scheduled clipping keep hair in check.
Are Cesky Terriers hypoallergenic?
No breed is truly hypoallergenic; Ceskys are lower-shedding compared to many terriers.
Do you hand-strip a Cesky Terrier?
No—the correct coat is clipped/scissored, not hand-stripped.
What colours do Cesky Terriers come in?
Grey-blue (born black) or light coffee brown (born chocolate), with limited light markings.
How much exercise does a Cesky need?
Plan 45–60 minutes daily plus brain work (tricks, scent games).
Are Cesky Terriers good with kids and other pets?
Generally affectionate and steady with early socialization; supervise interactions like any small terrier.
What health tests should breeders do?
PLL DNA, CAER eye exams, and patella evaluations (± hips). Ask to see documentation.
Do Ceskys bark a lot?
Often less yappy than many terriers, but still alert. Train a reliable “quiet” and manage door/window triggers.
