Jagdterrier

History

 

The German Jagdterrier , also known as the German Hunting Terrier or the Deutscher Jagdterrier , was developed in the Bavarian region of Germany in the 1800's. However it derives entirely from terriers from the UK such as the Welsh Terrier and the Fox Terriers. This small, hardy dog was, and still is used only as a working dog, hunting all kinds of game fearlessly, including fox, badger, and wild boar. It is very versatile in that it will find and follow game, it will go to ground, and will retrieve from water.

 

Height

 

Maximum is 16" (41 cm).

 

Weight

 

The range for males is 20-22 lbs (9-10 kg), and for females is 17-19 lbs (7.5 - 8.5 kg).

 

Coat Types

 

The dense coat can be either wire-haired or smooth-haired. It is mainly very dark in color, black or deep brown, with lighter shadings of tan or gray.

 

Temperament

 

The German Jagdterrier is renowned as a frisky, tenacious, courageous and aggressive dog, and so is not suited to a quiet "boring" home life. It is excellent as a working hunter, but not as a family companion, as it is a one-man dog, refusing overtures from strangers. As with many other terriers, males often don't get along well together. This dog requires an experienced handler.

This information from World Class Dogs