The Cesky Terrier

 

This breed comes from Czechoslovakia and was single-handedly created by one person! František Horák founded the breed in 1948. His aim was to make a dog that could hunt underground like a terrier, hunt in a pack like a hound, and be friendly and loyal at home like a retriever and thus, the Cesky Terrier was born. It is one of the 6 rarest dog breeds in the world and only 600 individuals live in the United States according to the AKC. 

The Cesky Terrier (pronounced chess-key) is described as a cheerful, trainable, calm, non-aggressive breed. Their small size, relatively low exercise requirements, and calm demeanor make them excellent apartment dogs. Though they may be reserved around strangers, they are very affectionate with their families and get along with children and other pets. You'll want to stay on top of training with this breed because their hound-like nose and terrier prey drive means that they can be easily tempted by distractions, so you'll need to work on focus. They can also be a nuisance barker as well as mouthy, which you'll want to address early on. 

This breed is small in size and doesn't shed much. Their coat requires regular brushing as well as regular trips to the groomers. This breed does love to eat and they have a high potential for weight gain so you'll want to keep an eye on how much you feed him so he stays fit, trim, and healthy. 

These dogs have a relatively low energy level, especially compared to other terrier breeds, and don't require long, intense exercise. They are also quite playful so a daily playtime is a great way to bond with them as well as meet their exercise needs. 

If you are looking for a great house pet that doesn't shed, gets along with the whole family, and loves to play, this might be the dog for you! It just might take a bit of searching to find one!

Sources: 

dogtime.com

akc.org