A Detailed Comparison of the Cesky Terrier and the Curly-Coated Retriever.

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Cesky Terrier versus Curly-Coated Retriever

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Cesky Terrier Versus Curly-Coated Retriever: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Cesky Terrier and the Curly-Coated Retriever? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Cesky Terrier and the Curly-Coated Retriever better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Cesky Terrier and the Curly-Coated Retriever.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Cesky Terrier and the Curly-Coated Retriever is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Cesky Terrier and for the Curly-Coated Retriever. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Cesky Terrier and the Curly-Coated Retriever.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Cesky Terrier or the Curly-Coated Retriever

Cesky Terrier versus Curly-Coated Retriever: Overview

A very important difference between the Cesky Terrier and the Curly-Coated Retriever is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Cesky Terrier is a small-sized dog while the Curly-Coated Retriever is a medium-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Cesky Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.

On the other hand, the Curly-Coated Retriever belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

Cesky Terrier versus Curly-Coated Retriever: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Cesky Terrier to the Curly-Coated Retriever based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Factor Cesky Terrier Curly-Coated Retriever
Does NOT Shed 5/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 4/5
Height 10 to 13 inches tall at the shoulder 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the
Life Span 10 to 15 years 9 to 12 years
Weight 13 to 30 pounds 65 to 100 pounds
Dog Friendly 2/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 1/5
NOT Rambunctious 4/5 1/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 3/5
Intelligence 3/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 1/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 3/5
Easygoing 2/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 4/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 1/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
General Health 5/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Average Lifespan 12.5 years 10.5 years
Price Range No Data No Data
Average Price No Data No Data
Temperament Score No Data 91.7 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Dentition
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Primary Lens Luxation
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  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Cord-1 PRA
  • EIC (Exercise Induced Collapse)
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • GSD IIIa
  • Hip Dysplasia
    		•
    Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 183 162

    *Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Cesky Terrier in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Curly-Coated Retriever. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for a Cesky Terrier is 89 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Curly-Coated Retriever is 77 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Cesky Terrier is a better pet than the Curly-Coated Retriever. So, you should get the Cesky Terrier!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Cesky Terrier and the Curly-Coated Retriever so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Cesky Terrier and the Curly-Coated Retriever

    Below is a list of where the Cesky Terrier and the Curly-Coated Retriever are most different:

  • Cesky Terriers have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets. However, Curly-Coated Retrievers have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Cesky Terriers have low energy levels. They do not require a lot exercise time. However, Curly-Coated Retrievers have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Cesky Terriers adapt well to apartment living. However, Curly-Coated Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Cesky Terriers are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds However, Curly-Coated Retrievers have the tendency to develop certain health problems.

    • The Similarities Between the Cesky Terrier and the Curly-Coated Retriever

    The Cesky Terrier and the Curly-Coated Retriever are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Cesky Terrier and the Curly-Coated Retriever are most similar:

  • Both the Cesky Terrier and the Curly-Coated Retriever do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Cesky Terrier and the Curly-Coated Retriever are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Cesky Terrier and the Curly-Coated Retriever are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Cesky Terrier and the Curly-Coated Retriever are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Cesky Terrier and the Curly-Coated Retriever gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Cesky Terrier and the Curly-Coated Retriever are very easy to train.
  • Both the Cesky Terrier and the Curly-Coated Retriever are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Cesky Terrier and the Curly-Coated Retriever are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Cesky Terrier versus Curly-Coated Retriever

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Cesky Terrier and the Curly-Coated Retriever.

    Cesky Terriers weigh 13 to 30 pounds when fully grown. Cesky Terriers are 10 to 13 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Curly-Coated Retrievers weigh 65 to 100 pounds when fully grown. Curly-Coated Retrievers are 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the when fully grown.

    The Popularity of Cesky Terrier versus Popularity of Curly-Coated Retriever

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Cesky Terrier and the Curly-Coated Retriever over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Curly-Coated Retriever is more popular with dog owners than the Cesky Terrier. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Curly-Coated Retriever is 162 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Cesky Terrier is 183 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Cesky Terrier

    Popularity of Cesky Terrier

    Popularity of Curly-Coated Retriever

    Popularity of Curly-Coated Retriever

    Year Cesky Terrier Popularity Rank Curly-Coated Retriever Popularity Rank
    2013 174 163
    2014 182 163
    2015 179 151
    2016 182 164
    2017 185 171
    2018 185 162
    2019 188 163
    2020 191 159

    Health Problems of Cesky Terrier versus Health Problems of Curly-Coated Retriever

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. Therefore, there is nothing like a perfect puppy.

    Both the Cesky Terrier and the Curly-Coated Retriever are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Curly-Coated Retriever is prone to the same number of genetic health problems as the Cesky Terrier.

    7 health tests are recommended for Cesky Terrier while 7 tests are recommended for the Curly-Coated Retriever.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Cesky Terriers and in Curly-Coated Retrievers.

    Cesky Terrier Health Problems

    Cesky Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Cesky Terrier puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Cesky Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Cesky Terrier breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Cesky Terriers for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Dentition
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Primary Lens Luxation

    • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Cesky Terriers here.

    Curly-Coated Retriever Health Problems

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Curly-Coated Retriever puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Curly-Coated Retriever puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Curly-Coated Retriever breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Curly-Coated Retrievers for:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Cord-1 PRA
  • EIC (Exercise Induced Collapse)
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • GSD IIIa
  • Hip Dysplasia

    • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Curly-Coated Retrievers here.

    Do Cesky Terriers shed more than Curly-Coated Retrievers?

    Cesky Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Curly-Coated Retrievers shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Cesky Terrier or the Curly-Coated Retriever

    Cesky Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Curly-Coated Retrievers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Cesky Terrier or the Curly-Coated Retriever?

    Cesky Terriers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Curly-Coated Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.

    Does the Cesky Terrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Curly-Coated Retriever?

    Cesky Terriers have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Curly-Coated Retrievers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Cesky Terrier versus Curly-Coated Retriever

    Cesky Terriers can be left alone only for a short time.

    Curly-Coated Retrievers can be left alone only for a short time.

    Can Cesky Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Cesky Terriers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Curly-Coated Retrievers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Can Cesky Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Cesky Terriers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Curly-Coated Retrievers can tolerate hot weather.

    How Kid-friendly are Cesky Terriers and Curly-Coated Retrievers?

    Cesky Terriers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Curly-Coated Retrievers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Do Cesky Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Curly-Coated Retrievers?

    Cesky Terriers bark and howl, but not very much.

    Curly-Coated Retrievers bark and howl, but not very much.

    Wanderlust Potential: Cesky Terrier vs. Curly-Coated Retriever

    Cesky Terriers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Curly-Coated Retrievers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Cesky Terrier or the Curly-Coated Retriever?

    Cesky Terriers are very good for new dog owners.

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are OK for new dog owners.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Cesky Terrier or the Curly-Coated Retriever?

    Cesky Terriers are very easy to groom.

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are moderately easy to groom.

    Is the Cesky Terrier Easier to Train than the Curly-Coated Retriever?

    Cesky Terriers are very easy to train.

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are very easy to train.

    Is the Cesky Terrier Better for Apartment Owners than the Curly-Coated Retriever?

    Cesky Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Curly-Coated Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Are Cesky Terriers good family dogs? What about Curly-Coated Retrievers?

    Cesky Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Cesky Terrier

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Cesky Terrier that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Cesky Terrier:

  • American Hairless Terrier (76 percent match with Cesky Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever vs American Hairless Terrier.
  • Bordoodle (75 percent match with Cesky Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever vs Bordoodle.
  • Pomchi (75 percent match with Cesky Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever vs Pomchi.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Curly-Coated Retriever

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Curly-Coated Retriever that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Curly-Coated Retriever:

  • Airedale Terrier (82 percent match with Curly-Coated Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Cesky Terrier vs Airedale Terrier.
  • English Springer Spaniel (79 percent match with Curly-Coated Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Cesky Terrier vs English Springer Spaniel.
  • Irish Setter (82 percent match with Curly-Coated Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Cesky Terrier vs Irish Setter.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Cesky Terrier and how the Curly-Coated Retriever compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Cesky Terrier and of the Curly-Coated Retriever to other breeds:

    Cesky Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Cesky Terrier versus Xoloitzcuintli     Cesky Terrier versus Glen of Imaal Terrier     Cesky Terrier versus American Foxhound     Cesky Terrier versus Pug     Cesky Terrier versus American Staffordshire Terrier     Cesky Terrier versus Collie     Cesky Terrier versus Tibetan Spaniel     Cesky Terrier versus Maltipoo     Cesky Terrier versus Briard     Cesky Terrier versus Catahoula Leopard Dog     

    Curly-Coated Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Curly-Coated Retriever versus Afghan Hound     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Glen of Imaal Terrier     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Maltese     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Scottish Deerhound     Curly-Coated Retriever versus German Shorthaired Pointer     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Korean Jindo Dog     Curly-Coated Retriever versus American Eskimo Dog     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Toy Poodle     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Maremma Sheepdog     

    Conclusion: Cesky Terrier versus Curly-Coated Retriever. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Cesky Terrier and the Curly-Coated Retriever better suits you and your family.