Hunting & Fishing Hunting with earthdogs

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We do quite a lot of foxhunting late in the season with earthdogs, the breed is german jagdterrier, Do you hunt with earthdogs in usa to? anyway, enjoy the pics!

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What the hell!
Are those dogs killing shit?
Have a Jack Russel mix that will go in a hole after a groundhog
all day. Thought he was a goner till the little bastard ran the fucker out of his hole! Would have lost money on it the first time!!!
Never heard of this breed.Would like to check them out some more.
 
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I had a Jag years ago and used him for coyote hunting. I wish he would have been a little bit bigger. Good dog though. He eventually got killed by a trio of old coyotes. The Airedales I use now have the same mentality, but are a lot bigger and hold up to a full grown coyote better.

Neat pictures by the way!
 
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One of my buddies bought one of those dogs about a year ago and they're so handy he just bought another one. He runs a big cattle ranch/hunting outfitter business and he uses the dogs to flush pheasants, blood trail deer and work cattle and they're amazingly good at all three. The older one found 2 deer this past season they NEVER would have found w/o the dog. Thought about getting one myself.
 
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Never saw one before, but have see the drahtheirs however its spelled.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PGS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I had a Jag years ago and used him for coyote hunting. I wish he would have been a little bit bigger. Good dog though. He eventually got killed by a trio of old coyotes. <span style="color: #FF0000">The Airedales I use now have the same mentality, but are a lot bigger and hold up to a full grown coyote better</span>.

Neat pictures by the way! </div></div>
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GO AIREDALE!!!! “The Airedale” declared Teddy Roosevelt, “can do anything any other dog can do, then lick the other dog, if he has to.”
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Although I do love the look your pooch is giving that fox.
 
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Fascinating pictures...always liked fox hunting but never hunted them with dogs. Good to hear from fellow hunters across the way.
 
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JAGDS!! Best all around dog there is.
Here is my 6 month old female, her name is JOEY. She is doing awesome on the birds so far. Havent gotten her onto any fur yet, just feathers. Well except for the neighbors cat that found itself in the backyard at the wrong time....

I'll have more pictures after this weekends training session
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jon Lester</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Would be interested in puppies but cant find anything on breeders.</div></div>

In my post above ^^^ I put links to a few breeders/kennels. Contact them and see if/when they will have pups.
I have a buddy here that just had a litter hit the ground if you are seriously interested. He is in San Diego CA. Let me know if you want to contact him.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very interesting I will be checking this breed out how do they behave around kids</div></div>

As D. Dave says, It's a pure hunter's breed with hunting as it's only purpose. Here in sweden and the rest of europe we use them for hogs, moose, deer, fox, and badgers as they track,run and bay allmost any game.
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But they do work quite well indoors with family and kids when not hunting. Here's my daugther playin' with one of our Jagdterriers.

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And onother picture on the couch...
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super cool write up, wife has talked about wanting another smaller dog, might have to try to sneek one of these in. sleeping with a 100# dobe and another big dog would be too much.
 
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I keep trying to find a good dog but everytime I do one of those online tests to see what kind of dog would be best, it turns out the dog is smarter than I am!

How much do these dogs weigh?
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RedRyder</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How much do these dogs weigh?

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Females typically 18-22lbs, Males 20-25lbs
They are a pretty small dog, but dont let that fool you. They are as Hard as a dog can possibly be.

They have probably been used to hunt more species than any other dog. And they do it well. They really are one of the most versatile breeds. They are certified for both above and below ground work. They have webbed feet for swimming. Great blood-trackers.
The Germans know how to build a Versatile dog (Drahtaars, Kuhrzaars, and pudelpointers are also great german versatiles)

Upland Birds / Waterfowl (flushing, retrieving)
Coursing Rabbits
Boar (run and bay / most even think they are catch-dogs)
Deer (run and bay)
Bears / Mt Lions (run, bay, and tree)
Coyotes (decoying and den work)
Fox / Badger (great underground)
Coons / Opossums / Skunks / Feral cats

Google the Jagdterrier if you are really interested and see what they are all about.
 
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A friend had one in Africa years ago. It was an outstanding tracker on wounded game and could find warthog dens like nothing I have ever seen. I had forgotten that breed existed as it is not common in the USA. I am glad you posted and reminded me how fantastic and game that breed is. I have a lab and a jack russell that are both getting old. I will strongly consider a jagdterrier for my next dog.

Excelent photos and thanks for posting
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Alaskaguide</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A friend had one in Africa years ago. It was an outstanding tracker on wounded game and could find warthog dens like nothing I have ever seen. I had forgotten that breed existed as it is not common in the USA. I am glad you posted and reminded me how fantastic and game that breed is. I have a lab and a jack russell that are both getting old. I will strongly consider a jagdterrier for my next dog.

Excelent photos and thanks for posting
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There is a guy in Seward, Ak that has a couple.
 
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damn guys! Now Im finally ok with passing up on a hound pup, thats a cool dog for sure. Ive always been a fan of jack russels but those little rascals are amazing! I need a couple
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Cleanmiss</div><div class="ubbcode-body">damn guys! Now Im finally ok with passing up on a hound pup, thats a cool dog for sure. Ive always been a fan of jack russels but those little rascals are amazing! I need a couple </div></div>

No comparison to a JRT.
These are just pics on here. Go on youtube and there are some good Jagdterrier videos. They are like Tazmanian Devils on game
 
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*****For anyone looking for a Jagdterrier*******

So there is this chick in Northern Ca that has this Jagdterrier. She got in over her head and cant give him the attention he needs. She is giving him up for FREE to a good home. I would like to see him go to a Hunter. They will hunt ANYTHING you train them too.

Here is her Facebook post on him.
Hi! I have a 4 year old purebred neutered male Jagdterrier. He is a spunky, very cute guy that needs a new home. He has never been used for hunting but I'm sure he would do just fine. He has aggression towards my other dogs but would be great for a family with no other animals and time to get the exercise he needs. I am hoping he can go to someone that understands the breed and can give him what he needs. Please let me know if anyone is interested.
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BUMP ^^^^^ This dog is being given away for FREE. Let me know if you are interested and I will put you in contact with the owner. (Dogs name is Gimly)

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Filled my Doe Tag and had Joey run the track. Her first time on a real deer track, until then it had just been scent trails I have made for her with a piece of hide or blood in a squirt bottle. Deer covered about 350yds from where I jumped her, to where I shot her, then to where she expired. Joey ran the track perfectly.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DirtyDave</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Jagdterriers are PURE HUNTERS. They are a lot of dog in a small package. Here are some links.

http://www.jagdhunt.com/
http://germanjagdterrier.net/the_cumberland_pack_002.htm
http://www.texasjagdterriers.com/
http://knitehunt.homestead.com/
http://www.gibbsjagdterriers.com/
http://www.texashogdogs.com/
http://www.clearcreekhuntingdogs.com/jagdterriers.html
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TexasHogDogs.com is owned by a good friend of mine in Kerrville TX. Hes the one on the top of the Web page. James Reasner. Good guy and great dogs!
 
My oldest male Cato after 6 hours of ground work.
It first started out as a driven hunt on deer and boar. He then went underground and found these badgers.
Used my trusty ruger single six (22lr) on these big badgers. Dog is now recovering at home.



the garmin gps-collar he had during the hunt.