German Hunt Terrier
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Description: During the 1940s, four German sportsmen aspired to establish their own breed of all-purpose game terrier for hunting and going to ground. C.E. Gruenwald, Chief Forester R. Fiess, Dr. Herbert Lackner and Walter Zangenbert, who was also a writer on hunting, used dogs of the old Broken-haired Black and Tan type from England, probably similar to what is now called Patterdale. This type was crossed with German-bred Wire Fox Terriers. The progeny had both smooth and wire coats. With careful selection, type was quickly cemented. FCI recognized the Jagdterrier in a remarkably short period of time. This breed is a pure hunting machine, not recommended for use as a house dog. He is so aggressive that some label him as cruel to prey. Any animal is fair game: badgers, fox, even the dangerous wild boar. Group: Terrier NORMAL SIZE:
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