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Breed Information

Average Weight:

17-22 pounds

Average Height:

13-16″

Best known for:

Hunting Predators

History

Jagdterriers (pronounced yagh-tehr-ee-ur), or German Hunting Terrier, originated in Germany during the 1920’s by a group of hunting enthusiasts. Though small in stature, these dogs are fierce hunters known for tackling large prey, such as cougars and bears. Though it’s been decades since the breed was introduced to the United States, the Jagdterrier is rare to find in North America.

In 1993, the United Kennel Club (UKC) was the first to recognize the Jagdterrier as a breed, but it was not until 2014 that the American Kennel Club (AKC) added them to their foundation breeds. It is for this reason that you will find many Jagdterrier’s are not registered with the AKC. Oregon Jagdterrier is working diligently to transition our bloodlines to dual registry with both AKC and UKC, but for now our dogs are only registered in the UKC.

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Overview

Jagdterriers are a high-energy, intelligent hunting dog with natural instincts to track and are easy to train. They are generally playful, outgoing, and curious to learn new things. Hunting tendencies aside, Jagdterriers are gentle and calm when proper training and exercise are provided.

Jagdterriers are good with children and pets, but should be monitored around infants – as with any dog. Jagdterriers are great with other dogs and larger animals, but it’s not a good idea to keep them around small animals unless you socialize them. Without proper socialization, they might chase or harm smaller animals because of their prey drive.

Among many talents, Jagdterriers make good guard dogs, service dogs, tracking dogs, defense dogs, and agility dogs. They are easy to groom, shed infrequently, and live for 10-12 years on average.

As with any animal, Jagdterriers are susceptible to genetic diseases such as Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), an eye condition causing blindness, and Myopathy, a muscular degeneration. All of our dogs have been tested and must receive negative panels for both to be considered for breeding.

FAQ

Coat type, length and color.
- Coat type will not begin to show until approximately five weeks of age. Regardless of what the parents look like, our puppies will vary in coat length, wire hair versus smooth hair, and beard development. Beards will continue to develop for over a year and are not guaranteed. The coat color is known from date of birth whether they will be a chocolate and tan (red) or black and tan. This is not a developing characteristic.
Are Jagdterriers good with people/kids?
- Yes, they are exceptionally gently with children and are fiercely loyal to their family. As with any breed, you get out what you put in, and socialization is imperative to prevent behavioral issues. Jagdterriers respond to authority and structure; consistency is key.
How is a Jagdterrier with house cats or chickens?
- We cannot stress enough that a Jagdterrier is a predator, and would require training under all circumstances. However, chickens and cats should be supervised while a Jagdterrier is around. Our dogs are kept separate from our chickens, and we would never allow them in a house alone with cats. As part of our structured training program, our Jagds remain kenneled when alone, and are exercised outside with the farm animals under supervision.
How should I train my Jagdterrier?
- How to train your dog is individual to each person and dog. Jagdterriers should be provided with structure and leadership from the moment you bring your puppy home, and everyone in the family should be using the same commands. These dogs are smart, and once they see a way to misbehave, they will continue to take advantage.
What about the “teen years”?
- Between months 10 and 16 months old, we call these the teenage years. Your Jagd will become rebellious, runoff, fail to adhere to usual commands, etc. This is completely normal for their breed and will be overcome with increased structure and time. It is recommended to keep a tracking collar on your dogs at all times when off leash, utilize a chip, and take extra precautions when your dog begins to approach this age. You will get through it!
How does puppy selection work?
- Puppy selection occurs in order from the first (oldest) deposit time stamp, to the last (newest) deposit. At time of deposit, you must elect whether you want a male or female.
Are we allowed to visit?
- We allow visitation or meeting of the parents during times that we do not have a litter. This is for the puppies safety until they receive their first shots at 7 weeks of age. We also do not allow visitation with our dam during the late stages of her pregnancy. If you’d like to meet our dogs, contact us and we can set up a meeting.
If we can’t meet the dogs, how do we pick a puppy?
- Puppy selection begins at 6 weeks of age, when puppies begin showing their coat characteristics. All selection is done in order of deposit via photos and videos, including FaceTime if desired to help owners pick their next dog. We work closely with each client to ensure the dog’s personality meets their requirements.

If you still have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!

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