Re: Hunting with earthdogs
<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.