How are they? My fiancé wants a small dog, and I want something that blood tracks, kinda fell into this breed. What do y'all think?
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Very high energy. Would not get one with other pets or in neighborhood. I took mine to my Mom's when I went on vacation for a week. Killed 2 cats and a possum. Neighbors were not happy with me. Kinda a one person dog so if it's for her and you work with him most he may not be the best for her.
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My buddy has one and it is the most intense dog I've seen. Amazing tracker but his particular dog is a handful. It has bit his wife several times.Comment
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Better be able to keep them busy somehow year round. They are not meant to be stuck in the house all day or they will go nuts! I truly believe mine would fight a grizzly bear if given the chance.Comment
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Not to hijack but how does a patterdale compare to a jagd?Comment
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Patterdale is basically a miniature pit bull from what I've seen of them, you should 3 to 4 latch onto a hog, kinda cool, kinda amazing, and kinda comical all at the same time.Comment
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Jagdterriers are a very gritty dog that was bred to work, and when it comes to catching and baying they are hard to beat. If you're looking for a small companion dog for your fiancée, there are much better breeds out there. That's not to say that jagds don't make good pets, because they can be just fine in the house, but only if they're kept busy working part of the day. Also, if you're looking for a dog to bloodtrail with, there are other breeds that are stronger at that task.
The jagdterrier is one of the only terrier breeds that will track, but they were bred to do so much more. A reputable breeder won't even sell you a jagd that you don't intend to hunt with regularly because they know you'll eventually be unhappy with the dog. If you want a blood tracking dog that will help you find wounded game a dozen or so times a year, and then be content sitting on the couch the rest of the time, there are so many more qualified breeds to consider that would fit the bill. The teckel (a wire haired dachshund from blood tracking lines) is the first that comes to mind, but there are many others.
Go read the comments on the "Do Lacys Make Good Pets". The comments made by Cantexduck and Sika can both be applied to the jagd, in fact I almost quoted them both verbatim here. Also, to qualify my comments I'd like to add that I'm a Licensed Vet Tech and hunting outfitter that has been training dogs since the early 80's and have used jagdterriers exclusively to track and catch wounded hogs here on our commercial hunting ranch for the past 16 years. Feel free to pm me if you'd like more information on jagds or even other breeds. I got a few contacts I can get you in touch with. Good luck on your search!
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They are both very similar with an off-the-charts prey drive.Originally posted by LivinADream View PostComment
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Well, guess we ain't getting a jagd. Don't want a lacy either, haven't particularly cared for the couple I've been around. Any suggestions on a small dog that's good for tracking?Comment
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Jack Russell or a weenie dog.Comment
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Wirehair dashhounds.Comment
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If you're looking for the best small breed for blood tracking, then the Teckel (wire haired dachshund) from tracking lines is what you want. These aren't the American bred, weenie, lap dogs that you see at AKC shows (no offense to those of you with these dogs), but rather their European counterpart which were born and bred to hunt. These dogs have the nose and tenacity to follow cold tracks, and are still very biddable pets.Comment
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Here's a link to the Jeanenney's blog where you can read some articles, see some pictures and watch some videos on the breed. There are several other breeds that will do a fine job of tracking, but you'd be hard pressed to find one that outperform the Teckel without getting into a larger breed.
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