My K-9 Breeds Info

Cesky Terrier : History, Appearance and Life Expectancy Cesky Terrier History Mr. Frantisik Horak, a dedicated hunter and stock breeder of Scottish Terriers, had a vision of making a terrier appropriate for hunting in packs within the forests of Bohemia. In 1949, he completed the primary breeding between a Scotch terrier and Sealyham terrier that might eventually become the Cesky terrier. In 1950, he reported his records of those breeding to the Czech terrier Club (FCI) and created the request to call the new breed the "Cesky (chess - key) terrier." Keen and alert, the Cesky terrier has been employed in hunting fox, rabbits, ducks, pheasants, and even boar. Cesky Terrier Life Expectancy The life expectancy of Cesky Terrier is 12 to 15 years. Cesky Terrier Appearance It looks the same as a Sealyham terrier. The wedge-shaped head is about 7-8 inches long and 3-4 inches wide, with a bushy beard, hair and eyebrows. The bridge of the nose is straight with a littl...

Newfoundland Dog History The history of Newfoundland dogs is uncertain but it is common thought that Newfoundlands were originated in Newfoundland (Island of Canada), brought by Viking just after the year 1001. The purpose of breeding it was to help the fishermen by moving nets, saving the shipwrecked sailors and being companion during long sea voyages. Finally, it paves the way to U.S and Europe. Nowadays, it has got fame as working dogs, show dogs and house dogs. Returning to Newfoundland, yet it is still a hardworking dog that is helping the fishermen. In 1886, AKC recognized it.