Jagdterrier
Also called Deutscher Jagdterrier, German Hunt Terrier and German Hunting Terrier
- Needs space
- Needs lots of exercise
The Jagdterrier is a small and agile breed of dog that was originally bred in Germany for hunting small game. They are intelligent, energetic, and determined, and make excellent hunting dogs.
- Weight
- 15–22 lb (7–10 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 13–16 in (33–40 cm)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Exercise
- About 90 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Wire
- Origin
- Weimar Republic, Germany (1920s)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: OK with children
- Other dogs: Wary of other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Very energetic
- Apartment living: Not suited to apartments
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Determined
Energetic
Fearless
Intelligent
People-friendly
Tenacious
Coat colours
Black, dark brown, fawn markings, greyish-black and tan markings
Recognized by
Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Jagdterrier
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Breeds of a similar size
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Sources
- Jagdterrier - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Jagdterrier | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Jagdterrier: Get to know the Fierce Little Hunter - K9 Web (opens in a new tab)
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