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Dogs
# The Czech Terrier: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Czech Republic
A small calm and endearing terrier, with a long coat and a low silhouette.
Size SmallLife expectancy 12–14 yearsBudget ≈ €81/monthPuppy €1,100 – €1,300
[Find a breeder 1](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-czech-terrier) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=czech-terrier)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Good
Daily exercise needs Moderate
Apartment living Good
First-time owners Good
Other pets Fair
Tolerance of being alone Fair
Guarding instinct Fair
Strengths and weaknesses
- Calm temperament: he is generally calmer and more accommodating than many other terriers.
- Family attachment: he creates a strong bond with his loved ones and appreciates family life.
- Limited shedding: his coat sheds little, which makes managing hair on a daily basis easier.
- Variable compatibility with animals: its terrier instinct can complicate cohabitation without early socialization.
- Specific grooming: its coat requires regular maintenance and sometimes technical grooming.
- Rare breed: limited availability can make the search for a reputable breeder longer.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Calm families: its gentleness and attachment make it a pleasant companion in a stable home.
- Moderately active owners: it enjoys daily walks without requiring an extreme athletic level.
- Adopters ready to maintain the coat: it suits those who accept regular brushing and ongoing grooming care.
Not recommended for
- Homes often absent: it does not cope well with a daily life lacking presence and interactions.
- People neglecting care: its coat and ears require a minimum of regularity.
- Unmanaged cohabitation with small animals: its hunting instinct can cause problems without appropriate precautions.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
29 cmCzech Terrier
- Height at the withers
- 25–32 cm
- Weight
- 6–10 kg
- Coat
- Long, fine, slightly wavy
- FCI group
- 3
- Origin
- Czech Republic
- Grooming
- Moderate grooming needs
## Photos and videos
See the Czech Terrier in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Czech Terrier was developed in Czechoslovakia from crosses between the Sealyham Terrier and the Scottish Terrier. The breed was established at the end of the 1940s by Frantisek Horák, with the aim of obtaining a terrier suited to fox and badger hunting while remaining easier to live with on a daily basis. It was then shown in exhibitions before being recognized by the FCI in 1963.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Czech Terrier is a small dog low on legs, sturdy, elongated and well muscled. Its head is long and moderately broad, with drooping triangular ears and eyes expressing gentleness and serenity. Its coat is long, fine, slightly wavy and silky in appearance, in grey-blue or light brown shades with markings sometimes accepted.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Calm, good-natured and very attached to its family, the Czech Terrier stands out for its gentle and affectionate nature. It is generally reserved with strangers without being aggressive, and retains a terrier temperament with a certain liveliness and a present hunting instinct.
Affectionate
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
On a daily basis, the Czech Terrier appreciates the company of those close to him and copes fairly well with different living environments if his needs for outings are respected. He likes walks, games and outdoor explorations, while still knowing how to remain calm at home. His ability to get along with other animals often requires early socialization due to his terrier background.
Training
## Training and socialization
The Czech Terrier responds well to consistent, calm and positive training. He likes to please his owner and learns the basics as well as more advanced exercises properly if the sessions remain varied and motivating. Early socialization and recall training worked on regularly are useful to channel his interest in small prey.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Czech Terrier
The Czech Terrier is a rare breed whose purchase price depends mainly on the quality of the lineage, the seriousness of the breeding kennel and the availability of puppies. The maintenance cost remains moderate to medium, with particular attention to grooming and routine health monitoring.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/czech-terrier/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Czech Terrier is overall a robust dog, with generally solid health for its size. As with any breed, regular veterinary follow-up, good hygiene and suitable activity help to preserve its overall balance.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/czech-terrier/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Czech Terrier needs a balanced, complete, good-quality diet, adapted to its age, size and activity level. Stable, well-portioned food helps support its condition while limiting weight gain.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/czech-terrier/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The Czech Terrier is also known under the names Cesky Terrier and Bohemian Terrier, but its reference French designation is Terrier tchèque. A breed still not very widespread, it was conceived as a hunting terrier that is more manageable and more conciliatory than other British terriers from which it descends.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Czech Terrier
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the Czech Terrier suited to apartment living?
Yes, it can live in an apartment if its daily outings and stimulation needs are met. However, it remains more fulfilled with regular walks and a calm living environment.
### Does the Czech Terrier shed a lot?
No, it sheds little, which makes it a breed appreciated for its limited shedding. However, its coat requires regular maintenance and appropriate grooming.
### Is the Czech Terrier suitable as a first dog?
It can be suitable for a motivated adopter thanks to its rather cooperative and calm temperament, provided that positive training, socialization, and consistent coat maintenance are offered.
## Find a Czech Terrier breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Czech Terrier breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Czech Terrier breeders by country
[1 breeder of Czech Terrier in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-czech-terrier/austria) [1 breeder of Czech Terrier in Croatia](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-czech-terrier/croatia) [1 breeder of Czech Terrier in Denmark](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-czech-terrier/denmark) [1 breeder of Czech Terrier in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-czech-terrier) [1 breeder of Czech Terrier in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-czech-terrier/germany) [1 breeder of Czech Terrier in the Netherlands](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-czech-terrier/netherlands)
[All breeders of Czech Terrier in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-czech-terrier)
## Ready to welcome a Czech Terrier?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-czech-terrier)
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