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A Dachshund went where a bigger dog couldn’t fit. A Giant Schnauzer helped move cattle to market, and a Eurasier was bred to live alongside a family. These breeds trace different strands of Germany’s dog history. Compare the jobs that shaped their build and behavior, and the demands that can still show up in everyday life.

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German Spaniel

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German Spaniel
In its home country the German Spaniel is the Deutscher Wachtelhund. Its job was to find birds in cover and flush them, and it has the build and nose of an all-around working spaniel. Brown and brown roan are both familiar versions of its long, wavy coat.
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Jagdterrier

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Jagdterrier
German hunters developed the Jagdterrier after World War I with a specific purpose in mind. They wanted a compact, versatile working terrier for work underground and in heavy cover. Its small frame can be deceptive. This is a dog with energy and sustained interest in following scent.
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Bavarian Mountain Hound

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Bavarian Mountain Hound
German breeders developed the Bavarian Mountain Hound to do scent work across steep terrain. A lighter, more agile hound could negotiate slopes that presented a challenge for a heavier dog. The breed’s interest in following a trail makes sense of why dedicated scent work suits it.
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