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German Hunt Terrier Champions
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Pronunciation:
jur-muhn huhnt ter-ee-er
Breed Description:
The German Hunt Terrier breed of dog, also known as the Jagdterrier, is a small breed of dog that should be square in shape. The German Hunt Terrier has a deep, narrow chest and a athletic build to its long body. The legs should be evenly spaced on the dog and should not be too long or too short to avoid an overly leggy or stocky appearance. The tail is usually cropped to a mid length and it is carried high on the rump. The head should have a flat skull that is broad with rounded cheeks, and a robust muzzle. The ears are set high on the head and carried in an alert manner that is slightly against the side of the head. The eyes of the German Hunt Terrier should be small, close together and oval in shape.
The German Hunt Terrier has two coats, smooth and harsh but both of coats should be resistant to the terrain and should be thick. It should cover the dog completely and the harsh coat should give the dog a slightly rustic look. The colors of the German Hunt Terrrier coat are black or brown with tan points.
Temperament:
The German Hunt Terrier breed of dog was originally developed for hunting and sporting and for this reason, they have a large amount of energy. In fact, the breed is often called lively and spirited and they can be a small package filled with a lot of speed. They do enjoy being with their families, however, they are not eager to please and can be difficult to train if they don`t have firm and consistent rules.
They are very intelligent and can come up with some very clever things to do with their times if they are not working so it is important to give the German Hunt Terrier a job. They can be very regal at times but usually they are an athletic breed that truly shines when they are active.
Height:
The average height of the German Hunt Terrier is 16 inches for both males and females.
Weight:
The average weight of the German Hunt Terrier is between 20 to 22 pounds for both males and females.
Health Problems:
The German Hunt Terrier breed of dog is a very hardy breed and currently there are no know genetic health problems.
Living Conditions:
The German Hunt Terrier breed of dog is a small breed of dog that can reside in apartments, however, their large supply of energy makes the ideal living condition a home with a fenced yard. That being said, if they are exercised enough, they can live just about anywhere except outdoors.
Exercise:
The German Hunt Terrier breed of dog is an active breed so be prepared to give it plenty of exercise. A daily walk is a must as well as some off lead time in the yard. Expect about 60 minutes of exercise for your German Hunt Terrier every day. Exercise is important since they can become destructive and unruly if their needs are not met.
Life Expectancy:
13 to 15 years
Grooming:
The German Hunt Terrier breed of dog is very easy to groom and the breed only needs to be brushed on a weekly basis to keep the dog looking tidy. Bathing should only be done when it is absolutely necessary and can usually be done about once or twice a year. Ears should be cleaned regularly and the coat can be wiped down with a damp cloth to remove any dirt or oil.
Origin:
The German Hunt Terrier breed of dog was developed in Germany in the early 1900`s to be used as a versatile hunting and sporting dog. It can accredit its development to Lutz Heck and his brother Heinz Heck who had a natural interest in Terriers on a whole and in creating a Terrier breed for Germany that could compete against the American Fox Terrier and the British Fox Terrier in the show ring. The brothers took their interest to cytologists Carl Gruenewald and Walter Zangenbert, who helped develop the breed by taking specific genes from the Welsh Terrier, Old English Wire haired Terrier and the Black and Tan Hunting dog to create the German Hunting Dog, which has the appearance of a terrier with the hunting drive of the Black and Tan Hunting Dog.
The German Hunt Terrier breed club was founded in 1926 and became popular in Germany, although it wasn`t given the same attention in other countries. After the second world war, the German Hunt Terrier was brought to America but despite efforts to have it recognized by the AKC, the breed dwindled and disappeared from the United States until recently. Today the breed is still uncommon in North America and many other parts of the world.
Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
