The Jagdterrier is a terrier breed of dogs for hunting. It probably originated in Germany. Jagdterriers are relatively small, but they are extremely strong dogs with much endurance and vitality.

Appearance

This breed is black, with brown markings that resemble that of the Dobermann. The German breed standard calls for the breed to stand 33 to 40 cm (13 to 15.7 in) at the withers. It specifies that bitches should weigh from 7.5 to 8.5 kg (16.5 to 18.7 lb), and males from 9 to 10 kg (19.8 to 22 lb).

Temperament

Jagdterriers are usually used in hunting, especially for game that is underground such as beavers, otters, foxes, wild boars, and rabbits, but due to its intelligence and adaptability, they can also become good pets[1].

Health

Their life expectancy is 13 to 14 years.

Miscellaneous

• Jagdterriers can sometimes climb trees [2]
• Jagdterriers can climb ladders [3]
• Jagdterriers have remarkable endurance; they will fight even when they are in great pain. Here (down picture) is a Jagdterrier with spikes in nose, etc., after fighting a porcupine [4]
• Two Jagdterriers can kill a wild boar [5]

External links

• The RareBreed Network
• Keeping A Jagdterrier
• Additional information
• Oskar
• A photogallery from a Czech site about Jagdterriers - You can see the actual size of the dogs as it is.

Jagdterrier clubs

• International federation for German Jagdterrier
• http://www.djt-club.de
• http://www.jagdterrier.org
• http://www.jagdterrier.at
• http://www.jagdterrier.noe-wien.at
• http://www.jagdterrier.sk
• http://www.nlt.co.yu