How long does a Jagdterrier live?

The listed lifespan for a Jagdterrier is 10–12 years.

How tall is a Jagdterrier?

The listed height for a Jagdterrier is 13–16 in.

Is a Jagdterrier good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Jagdterrier is 3 out of 5.

When is a Jagdterrier full grown?

The growth size band for a Jagdterrier is 8–12 months.

Foundation Stock Service

Jagdterrier

Jagdterrier is a small dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 17–22 lb, height is 13–16 in, and the listed lifespan is 10–12 years. AKC describes the temperament as Intelligent, Courageous, Hardworking.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Jagdterrier dog — Photo: Wefstaedt · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan10–12 years

Weight17–22 lb

SizeSmall

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

13–16 in

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

2 / 5

Grooming

1 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 45 single-size small breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 11 years is about 2.6 years shorter than the 13.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 19.5 lb is about 3.5 lb heavier than the 16 lb average for those small breeds.

The listed origin is Germany. The coat is described as rough, smooth, wiry, short. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.6 points below the group average of 3.6 for the Foundation Stock Service. Shedding scores 2 out of 5, so loose hair is limited. Grooming scores 1 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5.

Adult size is usually reached in 8–12 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): very small dogs reach maturity at 8-12 months).

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