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Jagdterrier Facts
- Group
- Other Breed Classes
- Affiliations
- No current affiliations
- Height
- 11" - 19"
- Weight
- 10-39 lbs.
- Lifespan
- 14 years | Add yours
- Exercise Requirement
- Training Requirement
- Grooming Requirement
- Colors
- Breed Characteristics
Alternate Names
German hunt terrier, German jagdterrier, Deutscher jagdterrier
Origin
This breed was created in Germany.
Date Of Origin
The Jagdterrier is a relatively new breed. It was developed int the early 1900's.
History
Tis is a young breed that was developed at the turn of the twentieth century. It is used as a hunting dog on a variety of game, including wild boar, badger, fox and weasel. In North America it has been used as a treeing dog on raccoon and squirrel. It is often hunted with hounds and is used to bolt prey.
Description
The jagdterrier is a medium size, narrow, square dog. The muzzle is shorter than the somewhat flat skull. It has a powerful muzzle and strong lower jaw. The eyes are small, dark and deep set with a black or brown nose. The V-shaped, drop ears are medium size. It has a narrow chest and a docked tail. The coat is smooth or harsh and abundant, black, black and gray, or brown with lighter markings on the eyebrows, chest, legs, and under the tail.
Temperament
This is a clever, tough, and fearless dog with a strong work drive. Although it is affable with its family, it is wary of strangers and highly protective. Some believe that the jagdterrier is too aggressive to be kept as anything but a working dog; others disagree.
Uses
This dog is used as an all around working dog and a hunter of small game.
Health Concerns
none known
Additional Information
This dog requires and experienced, active owner. This breed does best when it can hunt.
Sources
The Howell Book Of Dogs
Publisher: Wiley Publishing Inc, 2007
Website: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/
Author: Liz Palika
Dog Bible
Publisher: BowTie Press, 2005
Website: http://www.bowtiepress.com/bowtie/
Authors: Kristin Meuh-Roe, Jarelle S. Stein
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