Jagdterrier....tell me about them please!

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Fern007 said:
Thank you all for your input. We thought about it long and hard and we can't offer the type of home a dog like that needs. Love this forum for things like this. Such a wealth of knowledge, thanks again.
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That is a shame but seems sensible really. I think most terriers are pretty mellow if they are allowed the right kind of outdoor exercise tbh so perhaps a slightly more mature terrier would work for you? A rescue staffy of good temperament would be a lovely dog too though not wiry/scruffy!
 
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I had one, the litter were dumped ina bin, found at about 4 weeks old only 2 still alive, I had no idea what he was till he was about 8 when a new vet started at the practice and asked where I had got him from.
They are known as the German hunting terrier in the UK in those days I think.
Honestly I would never have another one of him, he was terrible for running off, probably only once or twice a year so he lulled you into a false sense of security, he got hit by cars twice, bounced back both times despite being scalped the first time and paralyse door 24hrs the second time, he was as tough as nails, never stopped he really was a durable battery- bear in mind my self and my other half have 7 working collies currently and I have owned terriers and lurcher for year.
Never fought with other dogs but that's generally when he would sneak off, when I tried on lead excersise and I used to walk for 4 or 5 hrs a day he was a nightmare to live with, he loved scent work and retrieving but hated heelqork and couldn't see why he should stay anywhere that was not off his choosing.
He was not a fan of kids but was stock proof and lived with cats, ferrets, chicken and horses, sheep sound and was on a beef farm.
He was also an absolute nightmare to housetrain, was suspicious of people he did not know, loved to play ut not ao keen on a cuddle. I would not describe them as calm but driven, he did love our other dog and the cat and they would all sleep in a pile though.
He was very quirky and I don't know how true that is of most of them.
We loved him for all of his 17 plus years but he is the omly breed I have said never again too.
Ours was a very quiet dog, rarely barked.
 
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Hard as nails, hard mouthed and game as hell. And those are show bred ones!! I love them but they're not for me.


Look into Manchester terriers as mentioned above - properly hardy little dogs, stunning looks and much more terrier than a lot of them are now. I am biased as we breed them! A HHOer imported one of this year's litter into the UK (ihatework) and I think it's fair to say she adores him!
 
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It sounds like a Border Terrier or a Wire Haired Fox Terrier might suit you well? I would second the vote for an Irish Terrier (I'm hugely biased as we have them) but they are a lot taller so it doesn't sound like what you're looking for.

ETA - what about a Cairn Terrier? I knew one who was fantastic - so characterful, although she did run off a lot. Amazing family pet otherwise.
 
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Apercrumbie said:
It sounds like a Border Terrier or a Wire Haired Fox Terrier might suit you well? I would second the vote for an Irish Terrier (I'm hugely biased as we have them) but they are a lot taller so it doesn't sound like what you're looking for.

ETA - what about a Cairn Terrier? I knew one who was fantastic - so characterful, although she did run off a lot. Amazing family pet otherwise.
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I'd second the border or the wire fox terrier as suggestions. Loving hearing everyone else's recommendations and I'd never heard of the jagdterriers before this thread. They're lovely looking dogs.
 
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They look amazing. I love love terriers but I wouldn't have one of those after reading about them. The only other terrier I have always said I wouldn't have are Patterdales and he looks like a Pat on steroids as far as his behaviour goes.(the one in the video).
A dog should be a joy to own (at least most of the time). Border Terriers, JRTs, a responsibly bred cross ( a lot of the JRTs are x breeds or have other breeds in their history). My JRTs have been farm dogs in the past but my latest one was KC bred. Always I have met the parents and never ever had a problem with temprement, they are fantastic characters, very full on as puppies but super adult dogs once you find their "off" switch around 2 or 3 years old.
 
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twiggy2 said:
There are a litter of JRT on the estate here, be about 3 or 4 weeks old, not sure if any are left but we are way up in the highlands so I reckon you could find something closer.
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OP will probably be inundated with offers of puppies now - from Lands End to J'OG and to include great Danes and every other breed lol. :)
 
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Another little insight (from an US dog trainer) into the Jagd while we are still on the subject.

Probably the toughest breed out there pound for pound!
NOT recommended for anyone not going to hunt with it.
Amy and I were first introduced to this breed in 1994. Our mentor came back from Germany with a haul of German Shepherds. He snuck two Jagds back over to America with him.
One of those Jagdterriers bit me in the forearm almost to the bone… my fault ?. I was still learning and that dog taught me a lesson fast.
A few years later we located a breeder and acquired one for ourselves. Incredible dog that lived almost until 16 despite several near death experiences.
They were extremely rare when we got ours in the late 90’s.
They have become a bit more trendy now…. Once again don’t get one if you are not a SERIOUS hunter.
They are like a Jack Russell with the bravery of John Wayne and the tenacity that is hard to match.
 
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How completely irresponsible of the breeder to be trying to rehome these dogs into pet homes. It sounds like it would be miserable for the dog and the owner!
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My OH does a lot of hunting so perhaps the chap thought the dog would be ok with us. Thing is it would be more my dog and I'm not interested in real hunting. Don't mind the dog mousing or ratting but I just couldn't give the dog more than that.
 
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