German Jagdterrier
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: 16" (40.6cm) maximum
Weight: 20 - 22 lbs (8.9 - 8.9 kg) for dogs, 17 - 19 lbs (7.6 - 7.6 kg) for bitches
Coat Type: 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.
Classifications:
AKC: Not recognized
CKC: Not recognized
KC: Not recognized
FCI: Group 3
ANKC: Not recognized
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