SPECIAL SKILLS: It is a multipurpose dog with inherent qualities for field and water, as well as for work in woodland. In spite of his innate sharpness to vermine, he is easily trained and very devoted to his mater. Working Group dog.
SIZE: Height: Males 23Ѕ - 26 inches (60 - 66 cm.) Females 22-24Ѕ inches (58 to 62 cm.) Weight: Males 61-75 pounds (28 -34 kg.) Female: 48-61 pounds (22 - 28 kg.)
COAT: The coat consists of three types of hair - Undercoat : Soft and dense, 1,5 cm long. Prevents dampness penetrating to the skin and is almost completely shed in the summer. Topcoat : 3 to 4 cm long, suitably harsh and coarse. Close fitting. Guard hair : 5 to 7 cm long, specially harsh and straight. Particularly noticeable on forechest, topline, flanks and shoulders. On the front part of the front and hind legs, the coat is shorter and coarse; it is longer on their rear side, forming feathering. The tail must not have a brush on the underside. Coat on head : On lower jaw as well as on lips, the hair is longer and softer, forming the beard, typical on this breed. The hair on the eyebrows points obliquely and noticeably upwards. The forehead, cranial region and cheeks are covered by short coarse hair. Leathers are covered by short, softer, smooth hair. COLOR - Permitted colors are dark roan with or without brown patches. Brown with ticked markings on forechest and lower part of the limbs. Brown without any markings.
CARE REQUIRED: The coat of the Cesky Fousek is very easy to groom. Just brush regularly with a firm bristle brush and bathe only when necessary. A rub with a piece of toweling or chamois will leave the coat gleaming. Check the feet also, especially after the dog has been exercising or working. Dry the dog thoroughly after hunting to prevent chilling.
CHARACTER: The Cesky Fousek, is very energetic, smart. Cheerful and friendly, he likes children. Loyal and protective, he loves all family members equally, especially if they are carrying the leash, car key, gun or Frisbee. They are very people-oriented, and not happy if isolated from the family.
TRAINING: Exercise is of paramount importance for these tireless energetic animals. They are more than a match for even the most active family and they should not be taken on as family pets unless they can be guaranteed plenty of vigorous exercise. If under-exercised, this breed can become restless and destructive.
SOCIAL BEHAVIOR: This breed is not recommended for apartment life and does best with a large yard and an athletic family. At least a 6-foot high fence is necessary. Bored Cesky Fousek can become escape artists. Does well in most climates.
EXERCISE: They are bred and trained to work in the field, forest and water. This breed has a natural keen hunting instinct to go on point, stretching his body long, taking in the scents. These are noble and gentle, easy to train dogs. They have all the qualities one could wish for in a hunting partner. This breed likes to bark and they are reserved with strangers.
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