Český Fousek
Other namesBohemian Wire-haired Pointing Griffon
Rough-coated Bohemian Pointer
Barbu tchèque
OriginCzech Republic
Kennel club standards
Czech Kennel Club standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Český Fousek is a Czech breed of versatile hunting dog that was traditionally and currently used to hunt, point, and retrieve. This refers to the dog's natural ability in tracking, pointing, and retrieving game.[1][2] The name is in Czech, in which český means Czech and fousek is derived from vousy (facial hair) or vousky (whiskers). While the name is used for both sexes, Český Fousek specifically refers to a male dog while the female is traditionally called Česká Fouska.[3] The breed is part of the griffon hunting dog family and have the beard and moustache ("facial furnishings") common to wirehairs. There is a large difference in size between the females and males of this breed, with the weight difference being up to 11 kilograms (24 lb).

History

The Český Fousek is a much newer wirehaired versatile hunting dog in relation to many other European or Continental breeds, with written standards first established in the nineteenth century and FCI recognition in 1964.[3] The breed nearly became extinct in the 1920s, and was saved by dedicated breeders in Czech Republic by breeding with other versatile hunting breeds, such as the German Shorthaired Pointer and German Wirehaired Pointer. This caused problems for acceptance of the breed by the FCI as the German Kennel Club (Verband für das Deutsche Hundewesen) opposed it based on being nearly genetic identical to the Stichelhaar.[3] Separately, this happened again in the US in the 1980s and 1990s with infusion of the Český Fousek into the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, causing a split among members and the forming of two new and separate clubs,[4] the Cesky Fousek North America (formerly Bohemian Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Club of America) and the American Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Association.[5][6]

The Český Fousek was used in the creation of the foundation stock of the Slovak Rough-haired Pointer.[7][8]

Description

Appearance

A medium-sized breed with a coarse coat, the Český Fousek is an athletically built dog with a wiry, muscular body. Their most noticeable trait is their distinguishing facial fur. Their soft, bushy eyebrows, mustache, and beard are what make them so recognizable. Their velvety ears hang loosely to the side of their face, while their endearing almond-shaped eyes are deep-set, and can be amber or brown color.

Size

Mid-sized dog. Height for males 60–66 centimetres (24–26 in), for females 58–62 centimetres (23–24 in). Weight for males 28–34 kilograms (62–75 lb), for females 22–28 kilograms (49–62 lb).

Temperament

This breed is a hunting dog able to adapt to any sort of terrain and type of hunting. Can be used for pointing and retrieving upland game and waterfowl retrieval. Where allowed by law, can be used for tracking large game or finding wounded and down big game. Fantastic family dog as well as an excellent hunting dog.

Care

The coat of the Český fousek is not difficult to groom. It is required to occasionally brush it with a brush with hard bristles. If it is heavily soiled, it is a good idea to wash it with water and a quality shampoo, as this type of coat could lose its shine due to use of a wrong shampoo.

The Czech Fousek is a very active and playful breed with a love for hunting and showing game. They like this activity the most, but they can be sufficiently occupied with another type of movement activity. Dogs have an almost inexhaustible supply of energy, so they are mainly suitable for sporty people who provide it with enough exercise. Without movement, the Czech fousek could get bored and entertain itself by destroying garden or house of its owner.

Training and upbringing are necessary. It can become completely unmanageable and too dominant without them. It needs a handler who will raise it best without violence. It can become dominant but it shouldn't become nervous.

Similar breeds

The breed is very similar to German Wirehaired Pointer. There is also a possible confusion with a Pudelpointer.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Breed Standards : Cesky Fousek". ukcdogs.com. United Kennel Club. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  2. ↑ "Český Fousek Breed Information, Characteristics & Heath Problems". DogZone.com. Dog Zone. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  3. 1 2 3 "Breed of the Week: The Cesky Fousek (Dog Willing Puplications; February 2012)". dogwilling.ca. 7 February 2012. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  4. ↑ "The Crisis in North America to Save the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon and the Cesky Fousek (June 2020)". 8 June 2020. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  5. ↑ "Transition from Korthals Griffon to Bohemian Griffon". ceskyfousekna.org. 13 May 2016. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  6. ↑ "History". awpga.com. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  7. ↑ "Slovensky hrubosrsty stavac - chovatelska stanica". danibull.sk. Danibull Kennel. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  8. ↑ "Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer Dog Breed Information". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
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