The motivating concept behind the creation of the Cesky Terrier was two-fold: development of a terrier that could hunt extremely well while also becoming a loving part of its human family. This short-legged, mobile, well-muscled and well-pigmented terrier was developed to hunt alone or as part of a pack. When pursuing prey alone, it could adequately handle a ground animal its own weight. When hunting in a pack, these terriers could bring down a deer or other equally large animal. This hunting-concept success also revealed a terrier that—at the end of a day of rooting through woods, bogs, and thickets—could be cleaned with minimal effort. This ease of cleaning then allowed the Cesky to spend an evening snuggling with a loving family acquiescing to the terrier’s simple appreciation of a scratched stomach or rubbed ears.

As any Dandie Dinmont Terrier owner can attest, the Dandie is an active and versatile dog. They were bred to have the skills and drive to excel in the field and are happiest when working closely with their owners. Left on their own, Dandies will demonstrate just how versatile they really can be, given any or all opportunities such as toy destruction, woodworking, yard excavation, home renovations, and, of course, vermin removal! Not that these activities can replace the two all-time favorite activities of any Dandie—eating, followed by sleeping on the family room sofa or recliner!