How long does a Cesky Terrier live?

The listed lifespan for a Cesky Terrier is 12–15 years.

How tall is a Cesky Terrier?

The listed height for a Cesky Terrier is 10–13 in.

Is a Cesky Terrier good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Cesky Terrier is 5 out of 5.

When is a Cesky Terrier full grown?

The growth size band for a Cesky Terrier is 8–12 months.

Terrier Group

Cesky Terrier

Cesky Terrier is a small dog in the Terrier Group. Adult weight is 14–24 lb, height is 10–13 in, and the listed lifespan is 12–15 years. AKC describes the temperament as Clever, Adventurous, Family-oriented.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Cesky Terrier dog — Photo: Pets Adviser from Brooklyn, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan12–15 years

Weight14–24 lb

SizeSmall GroupTerrier Group

Height

10–13 in

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

2 / 5

Grooming

2 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 45 single-size small breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 13.5 years is about the same as the 13.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 19 lb is about 3 lb heavier than the 16 lb average for those small breeds.

The listed origin is Czech Republic. The coat is described as silky, wavy, medium. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.6 points below the group average of 3.6 for the Terrier Group. Shedding scores 2 out of 5, so loose hair is limited. Grooming scores 2 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 197 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in 8–12 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): very small dogs reach maturity at 8-12 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Patella Evaluation, Cardiac Exam, Ophthalmologist Evaluation, and Dentition Exam. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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