[citation needed] The breed is part of the griffon hunting dog family and have the beard and moustache ("facial furnishings") common to wirehairs.

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.

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.

[5][6] A medium-sized breed with a coarse coat, the Český Fousek is an athletically built dog with a wiry, muscular body.

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 in color.