Cesky Fousek - Dog Breeds - Facts The Owner Should Know

We begin this article with the basic facts about the breed, then follow up with an in-depth look at their personality.

Group: Working dog

Weight: Males 61-75 lbs; Female 48-61 lbs

Height: Males 23.5 - 26 inches; Females 22-24.5 inches

Overview

The Cesky Fousek was the most popular wirehaired Pointing dog in the district of the present day Czech and Slovakian Republics before the First World War. After the war, the Cesky Fousek was almost extinct - but after the First World War the rebirth of these dogs was established in 1930. The base for this rebirth was brought about by some of the unique distinctive specimen from which the modern type of Cesky Fousek was developed by deliberate breeding. The Cesky Fousek is a gundog which belongs to the family of wirehaired pointers of Continental Europe.

Temperament

This breed is full of energy, and loves to please their masters. The Cesky Fousek is a versatile gundog with an innate happiness in the fields, forests or water. These dogs are very trainable, and they have a natural instinct to go on point. It is very enjoyable to watch these dogs as they work. The Cesky Fousek is a very enthusiastic hunter, and they are able to cover huge areas of land, and they can also search unwearyingly in the wood to for birds when trained correctly. Seeing that the Cesky Fousek is a keen worker, they will follow scents tirelessly. This breed has a natural policing instinct, and will protect the open country against the beasts of prey, in particular roaming cats. These dogs are also very loyal toward their owners and families. The Cesky Fousek is a very noble and kind breed that is easily trainable. These dogs can bark quite a bit, and are also suspicious of strangers.

Care

The Cesky Fousek is a low maintenance dog; they can be groomed without too much effort. A brushing with a firm hair brush on a regular basis is sufficient for these dogs. These dogs should not be bathed very frequently, only when it is really necessary. It is advised that the coats of these dogs are dried properly after hunting sessions, as they tend to get cold very easily. The Cesky Fousek does not shed too heavily.

Training

Cesky Fouseks are highly trainable dogs, and they love to please their owners and families. It is however important that their training program should be varied as these dogs tend to become bored very easily. This in return might lead to destructive behavior.

Health problems

The Cesky Fousek has no known health problems, and these dogs usually live for 12 to 15 years.