HISTORY and USE
The German Jagdterrier (jagd is German for "to hunt" and is pronounced "yack") is also
known as the Deutscher Terrier, German Hunt Terrier and the German Hunting Terrier. As it's
name implies, this breed was developed in Germany to be a serious hunter. In 1951 Max Thiel, Sr.
emigrated from Germany to the U.S., bringing with him the first German Jagdterriers. German
Jagdterriers are used to hunt almost any mammal, whether it digs, runs, or climbs. With training
they follow a blood trail to wounded game. They may be trained to flush and retrieve birds. They
are also used as bay dogs on wild boar. In spite of their small size, they are worthy adversaries of
large game like bear and cougar.
HUNTING STYLE and DISPOSTION
The German Jagdterrier possesses intelligence, great scenting ability, passion for water, and
fearless tenacity. They are the only terrier that are vocal while following a scent trail. The German
Jagdterriers adapt to new situations and make loving pets and most are good with children. They
love being with a person and they like to please their owner. However they do have a energetic
personality and are best suited for owners that will utilize them as hunting and/or working dogs.
They make good watch dogs.
HUNTING IN AMERICA
The German Jagdterrier are used for all types of hunting in the U.S.. They are used for ground
work in barns, under houses, hay bales and all types of ground work. They are great on wild boar,
bear, bobcat, raccoon, fox, opposum and just about any other type of game you can think of. Some
German Jagdterriers will tree. They are not a natural born tree dog, but with training most can be
taught to tree. These dogs do not make a tree dog like a hound, cur or feist do. Some will jump, whin,
run up trees, and others will stay at the tree and bark up. Out of a litter of pups you won't know what
ones will be tree minded and what ones will be ground/bay dogs.