General Price Information
The following is a general indication of the price of puppies for this breed. The prices will vary widely based upon the breeder; the puppy's pedigree; and its' age and characteristics. These prices are listed only to give a potential buyer an idea of the price range for this delightful little dog.
| PET QUALITY | BREED QUALITY | ||
| MALE |
$500+ |
$800+ |
$1000+ |
|
FEMALE |
$500 -$800 |
$800-$1000 |
$1000-$1500+ |
Additional Costs:
Remember, if you are buying a dog from a breeder who will ship the dog to you, IT IS CUSTOMARY for you, as the buyer, to pay all shipping expenses. This would include airfare, insurance, purchase of a sturdy crate, and the Health Certificate (required by all airlines and only issued by licensed veterinarians). This will cost about $200+ depending on the size of the crate.
Airlines have minimum dimensional requirements for crates. They also require that the animal be able to easily stand and turn in the crate. There must be two bowls attached to the inside wire front of the crate and absorbent material such as a towel must lay on the bottom. International shipment will have different requirements.
Definitions:
SHOW QUALITY
A show quality dog can be shown and bred. It can be expected to conform to the breed standard. It's characteristics at the time of sale meet the standard qualities set for the breed.
For Cesky's born in the United States the standards are set by the individual breed clubs. The two U.S. breed clubs: Cesky Terrier Club of America (CTCA) and the National Cesky Terrier Club (NCTC) each has their own standard.
For Cesky's born outside the United States the standard is set by the Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI). The FCI asks the country of the dogs origin (Czech Republic) to write the standard. The U.S. breed club standards vary from the FCI standard and are generally not as rigid.
It is best to purchase a show quality puppy that is at least six months old. At this time the final color, dentition, ear set and carriage, gait, and size of the dog can be more accurately ascertained.
BREED QUALITY
A breed quality dog is one that would be expected to conform to the standard. It may have minor faults. Many breeders can assess suitability for breeding when the puppy reaches 8 weeks of age.
PET QUALITY
A pet quality dog is one that does not conform to the strict standards set for the breed, but in no way is synonymous with inferior. A dog with missing teeth; one that is too large or too small, cannot be considered "Show Quality" and cannot be shown or bred. However, this dog will still make an excellent family pet, and can save you a considerable amount of money. Showing and breeding dogs is a lot of work, and if you are looking for a family pet, this is a good choice.
Some breeders will also place dogs as "pet quality" because they are not the "pick of the litter" and they do not wish to chance keeping them until they reach 6 months of age or more. These dogs may be sold with "transfer options" which would enable the buyer to upgrade to breeding or show status if the puppy turned out to be of that quality.
