Patterdale & Jagd Terriers For Coons & Badgers

Q-As you mentioned Goran is serious about his dogs, and English not being his native language, does make for misunderstandings. Im sure you would be happy with a dog from him. Also, its true that there is a good chance of losing one, as their job and the way they approach it is dangerous.
You asked why make the Jagd/Fell cross? Usually the Fell folks are wanting to add the trailing ability and fire of the Jagd to their Fells. The Jagd folks are usually wanting to make their Jagds smaller and more tractable by adding Fell. Basically, they want a dog that hunts like a Jagd but handles like a Fell. This can be done without the cross, IF you have access to enough dogs, but since both the Jagd and Fell gene pools here in the U.S. are rather small, its usually quicker and easier to cross and hope the traits your looking for line up. Take care.
 
How about A jagd out of Grah's line and Glover's.I got one cross of those lines and one male that is Phillips' Snuffy's brother. This is their story of today's adventure--- ADC or NWCO style of "going to ground".
Feature Large house (over 2500 sq.ft) very low,very wet crawl space with otter intrusion, possibly young involved. Crawl has trenches dug to give access to areas by passing under hvac ducting, etc. Trenches have 3-4 inches of water now. Problem: How to check for young, locate and remove same, bearing in mind mother Otter may be home? Answer: Send in the Jagds------Terriers! After doing that and hearing no sounds of extreme excitement in approx. 5 minutes, the "Boss" goes in to check things out. And here comes the young female Jagd Terrier w/ a 2-3 week old "used" otter pup in mouth looking for all the world like a LARGE dead rat. Time elapsed 15 minutes approximately. Proceeds= $75 inspection / removal fee. $2-3 k exclusion, cleanup / deodorization / repair / pump installation contract. Thanks again to you Scott Phillips and WCT Seminar!
This is the first pup found but Otter calls are stating to roll in daily. GOTTA LOVE THESE TERRIERS!
Ken Keithcart
 
Varmit-sounds like a job well done. An adult otter may not go as smoothly. I have seen the re****s of Jagds vs. Otter and it can get ugly. More than one terrier at a time is needed, and catching/killing it is VERY hard to do. Keep them Jagds working, take care.
 
Up hill Doc,
Today's story----Another spring day, another call!
tOOK my PARTNERS to call, otters under house. Looked it over, turned them (THE JAGD TERRIERS) loose again thru the access in the bedroom.(small and easy to bring into Mega$$$$ house w/out grief). Owner was stationed on deck with 9mm pellet rifle waiting for any action. After a few minutes of mere rustling around they cut loose with the stereotypical "Terrier Scream" of attack. Quicker than a wink 2 otters decide flight is the better part of valor and split out from house. Owner obviously not being the "Gunner" he thought he was, missed his one brief opp. at putting lead into the cause of his current MISERY. Again the Boss goes down and surveys the wreckage caused by these fine Disney Representatives and comes out to announce to the Homeowner that the proposal will be forth coming. Please call your insurance company. Results= $75 service call+ 3-4 K$$ Contract proposal.
Hurry Dave, the terriers of the world are still waiting to join you.
Really--- after bringing them home,bathing them,seeing them zoom out back door that was NOT latched,to chase every cat in the Hood,finally catching them again(after they slowed down)----- I still Love them for the devoted workmates they are!
Ken Keithcart
What did you see with the Jagds and Otters, Uphill? Tell us the story ,at least me!These otters did NOT hang around to talk it over with my jagds. Waiting for the rest of the Story----
Ken
 
Varmit-As you saw, catching them or killing them is VERY difficult. Most often the Otter will try to escape as will most any game. They are fast and strong and a small terrier(under 25lbs)cant do it. If they do get one cornered, and it comes down to fight, the Otter can really bite. I have seen a dog lose an inch wide portion of the top of its muzzle from 1 Otter bite. The button of its nose now turns up like a blow hole. The Otters teeth can sever tendons in the legs and cut major arteries as well if they get balled up with a terrer. There is a reason they used Airedales, Bullbreeds and Wheatons as the catch/draw dogs in the UK rather than the little terriers. Jagds are great dogs and gritty, sometimes too much for their own good. If bolting them is all you need then they can do that, and do it well from the sounds of it. I just wanted to let you know that if they do get in a fight with the Otter it can be costly to you and your dog. Take care.
 
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