Puppies

Because Cesky Terriers are a Rare Breed you may have to wait some time for a puppy. Reputable breeders usually have a waiting list, especially for puppies with show potential. However, if you are looking for a puppy as a family companion your task might be a little easier - if only because, as the breed is not well known, people don't realise that this might be the one for them.

When the time comes that you hear of a litter for sale, please take a little while to think carefully about your purchase. All Cesky Terrier puppies are gorgeous, but there are some points that you should think about.

If you are looking for a show prospect, please be aware that no-one can guarantee that an 8 week old puppy is really of show quality. All that a breeder can say, with honesty, is that the puppy has no obvious faults at that time, and has the potential to succeed as a show dog.

There are several faults that could be evident at this age. The most obvious is missing teeth. A puppy that does not have 6 incisors top and bottom will never have complete dentition as an adult. Look also at the width of the jaw. A common fault in this breed is a narrow bottom jaw that causes the lower incisors to grow up into the roof of the mouth, rather than fitting correctly. The Cesky Terrier has a comparatively long head, which takes up to two years to develop fully. The bottom jaw will grow more slowly than the the top, and therefore a puppy that has a correct scissor bite may still finish level or even undershot. Personally, I prefer to see a bite that is somewhat overshot on a young puppy. Tail carriage can also be a problem. The Cesky Terrier should never have a curly tail, and although puppies will naturally carry their tails higher than an adult, it should not curl over the back. Finally, no matter how beautiful an example of the breed, a dog with a poor temperament can never succeed in the show ring. Puppies that are shy and run away from visitors may be encouraged with correct socialisation, but they will never be really happy in the show ring.

If you are looking for a family pet, cosmetic considerations are not as important - temperament and health must come at the top of your list of requirements. The Breed Standard describes the Cesky Terrier as 'reserved with strangers'. This means simply that they will often weigh you up before deciding that you are nice to know - perhaps because you are offering them a titbit! It does not, and should never mean that the puppies or their sire and dam are shy or nervous.

The Cesky Terrier is very healthy and responsible breeders endeavour to maintain that status. Therefore you should make sure that both sire and dam have an up-to-date KC/BVA eye certificate. The breeder should also explain to you the symptoms of Scottie Cramp and point out any carriers of this condition in the puppy's pedigree. (Don't worry - it's highly unlikely that you will come across Scottie Cramp, but it is important that you are aware of any SC carriers if, in the future, you ever decide to breed from your Cesky Terrier.)

All puppies must be wormed systematically in order to prevent the spread of Toxicara canis. Historically, worming preparations were very difficult to obtain in the former Czechoslovakia. Because of this Cesky Terrier puppies may carry a higher worm burden than we would consider normal in the UK. For this reason, it is essential that breeders are scrupulous in their worming regime of both pups and their dam. I recommend the use of Panacur for the in-whelp bitch and Drontal for the puppies.

The Cesky Terrier is highly intelligent, and has a very good memory. Therefore puppy experiences must always be positive as anything bad or unpleasant will be long remembered.

A microchip ensures that your puppy is permanently identified. The microchip's unique number is entered on the Petlog database along with your details.

The Kennel Club Accredited Breeder Scheme encourages high standards of care and welfare. An Accredited Breeder is subject to inspection by the KC Breeder Adviser, and accreditation can be withdrawn if facilities are not satisfactory.


A healthy, well-reared and well-socialised puppy will give you great joy for many years, so it is surely well worth a little trouble to find the right Cesky Terrier for your family.

CODE OF ETHICS FOR MEMBERS OF THE CESKY TERRIER CLUB
1. The well-being of the Cesky Terrier shall be the primary consideration of every member of the Cesky Terrier Club and is a condition of membership.
2. All members shall ensure that, at all times, all dogs under their control are properly housed, fed, watered, exercised and will receive proper veterinary attention if and when required.
3. Before breeding a litter of Cesky Terriers, equal consideration shall be given to type, temperament, health and soundness. Nervous or aggressive Cesky Terriers are not satisfactory as pets or breeding stock.
4. It is recommended that a Cesky Terrier bitch should not be expected to start breeding before she is 18 months old, nor be required to have an excessive number of litters (excessive would be more than 3 or 4), and no bitch should be bred from at every season with out regard to the well-being of the bitch.
5. Cesky Terrier Club members should do all in their power to discourage breeding from clearly inferior specimens. Members who own dogs are at liberty to refuse stud services to any bitch. Kennel Club registration papers and pedigrees should be inspected before a mating takes place.
6. Cesky Terrier Club members should only breed a litter of Cesky Terriers if they have the time and the facilities to devote proper care and attention to the rearing of the puppies and the well-being of the dam. Members should not provide stud services unless they are sure that the owner of the bitch has such time and facilities.
7. Cesky Terrier Club members should not breed a litter unless they are reasonably sure of finding homes for the puppies. It is recommended that puppies should not leave the breeder before the age of 8 weeks. Cesky Terriers for export should satisfy Department for Environment ,Fisheries and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Regulations.
8. Cesky Terriers should not knowingly be sold to countries where dogs are not protected by anti-cruelty laws. If in doubt, consult the relevant Embassy for the destination country, the Kennel Club or Defra.
9. Cesky Terriers should not be sold knowingly to laboratories, pet shops or dealers in dogs, or to persons known to sell puppies to any of these; nor should stud services be provided for such persons. (A dealer is defined as any person who regularly buys puppies in the hope of selling them for a profit. A person who buys puppies as an agent for a known individual is not necessarily a dealer). No puppy should be offered as a prize in a raffle or competition.
10. Prospective buyers of Cesky Terriers should be screened for suitability and advised of the characteristics and health issues of the Cesky Terrier as a breed, and with regard to grooming and exercise. Each purchaser of a Cesky Terrier should be provided at the time of sale with a pedigree. A Cesky Terrier puppy that is of unregistered or partly registered stock should not be sold without the buyer being made aware. It is recommended that members undertake to test all breeding stock for Primary Lens Luxation (PLL) under the KC/BVA scheme; that members undertake to inform all purchasers of their puppies about Scottie Cramp: in particular, its symptoms, and the presence of known Scottie Cramp carriers in the pedigree of the puppy; that the results of all eye-tests, and the names of all known Scottie Cramp carriers be published annually in the club yearbook with their owners permission .
11. Cesky Terriers which have any physical defect or which show any definite departure from the standard should not be sold without the buyer being made fully aware of such defect or departure from the standard and its possible consequences. Such animal’s registrations should be endorsed ‘Progeny not eligible for registration’.
12. It should be impressed on buyers that they should contact the breeder in the event of any problem with the Cesky Terrier. Breeders should make every effort to be of assistance in these circumstances, and must accept responsibility for re-housing.
13 Buyers should be actively discouraged from purchasing 2 puppies from the same litter.
14 Advertising by members should be as factual as possible. Misleading exaggeration or unfounded untrue implications of superiority should not be used. Members should refrain from making unfair or derogatory statements about the dogs or practices of others.
15. Officers and committee members of the Cesky Terrier Club are always ready to do their best to help with any queries or problems.