This project has no commercial purpose and most of the dogs produced in this program will not be available for sale. Many puppies have already been made available free of charge to conscientious hunters and breeders who have provided feedback that has been used to direct future work in the project. It is the hope of the founders of this project that as more and more of this line is produced, the owners of the line will continue to further this vision.
TO PROVIDE PERSONAL HUNTING DOGS:
Limiting Dog Aggression
Careful selection is also needed to limit dog aggression which is not as easily managed by American breeders and hunters as by their European counterparts.
A Personal Undertaking
While this project has drawn the attention and cooperation of a wide variety of dog breeders across America, this genetic experiment is being conducted and directed by James E. Mills, a Jagdterrier breeder in Somerset, Kentucky in the United States. He intends to develop a line of dogs according to his own vision and to meet his own needs.
James Mills Personal Dog Breeding Philosophy
"I have always believed that the verse Genesis 1:28
which enjoins men to "subdue" and "have dominion"
over the earth means that God intends for men
to apply rational, scientific principles as they interact with and develop the natural world for their own uses. The responsible breeding of dogs is one of my great interests in life and certainly this verse applies to dog breeding. As in other areas of my life, I hope to leave behind something of value. This project is part of that effort."
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James E. Mills and Duvadirto Jojo
Duvadirto Jojo was a unique animal. When Jay Wohleb, Dave Hafner, and Brian Morgan imported Jojo to the United States, it was hoped that he would make a considerable contribution to the Jagdterrier breed in America. His early breedings produced a few dogs that did not demonstrate exceptional versatility. However, it soon became evident that several of these early dogs were exceptional in all of the areas normally required of terriers. They were very aggressive to game. They were on the lower end of the international standard which describes this breed worldwide. Most exhibited excellent temperament including a calm demeanor, and of primary importance, the ability to hunt alongside other dogs without fighting or causing undue difficulty in the field. Terriers in general, and Jagdterriers specifically have been known to not work well in pairs or in groups. The genetics of Duvadirto Jojo promised to help American breeders in many dimensions. He was seen as a valuable commodity that must be preserved.
TO MAKE THESE DOGS AVAILABLE TO AMERICAN HUNTERS AND DOG BREEDERS:
What in the world is a Jagdterrier anyway?
The German Jagdterrier is a breed of terrier developed by the nationally conscious German Government in the 1920's. The initial effort by German breeders was to develop a distinct German terrier with a black and tan color and superior hunting characteristics. Their efforts were successful, and the German Jagdterrier has been hunted and bred throughout Europe since the end of World War II. They have spread across the globe and were introduced to America in the late 1940's. The Jojo Project is a continuation of those early breeding experiments with an understanding of American hunters and their needs.
The Purposes of The Jojo Project
TO ADAPT THE DUVADIRTO BLOODLINE TO AMERICAN HUNTING CONDITIONS:
TO PRESERVE THE BLOODLINE OF DUVADIRTO JOJO:
Adaption For Size
Duvadirto Jojo was a great starting point genetically for American hunters, but a slightly smaller dog is needed in some parts of the United States. The aim is to develop a line of Jagdterriers that consistently produces dogs toward the lower limit of the internationally accepted size standards of thirty-three centimeters or thirteen inches. Selection for smaller size is needed both by breeding to smaller females when available, and by using the smaller dogs produced in the project for further consideration.