Articles for tag: Genetic Diseases, Jack Russell, Purebred Dogs

Karla News

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Owning a Jack Russell Terrier

The Jack Russell Terrier is very popular and spirited breed of dog that has won the hearts of canine owners nationwide. This rather small breed of dog has a rather disproportionate amount of spunk and vitality which makes them both a joy and a handful to handle at times. The Jack Russell Terrier was originally ...

Karla News

Are You Thinking of Adopting a Jack Russell Terrier?

My family and I live with 3 Jack Russell Terriers. Moose is the male and he is a full male no surgery involved. His wife’s name is Rosey and she has had 7 litters of puppies over the years. Moose and Rosey are no spring chickens, Moose is 7 and Rosey is 6. Our third ...

Karla News

Interesting Facts About the Jack Russell Terrier

I absolutely love my Jack Russell dog. His name is Bodie, although I really should have named him Pogo. Yes, they do jump a lot and high. The need One day I noticed that I was missing fish from one of my goldfish ponds. After standing still and observing….I saw it! A snake was happily ...

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What Are the World’s Smallest Dogs?

The smallest breed of dog in the world is generally considered to be the Chihuahua, but a couple “Smallest Dogs in the World” Guinness record holders were Pomeranians. One Jack Russell-Chihuahua cross and a “teacup” Yorkshire Terrier have also just barely missed the title. One Yorkshire Terrier named Big Boss (at a mere 4.7 inches ...

Karla News

What to Expect when Buying a Jack Russell Terrier

I have twelve Jack Russell Terriers. I love them all, but there are moments when I wonder if I should be attending some kind of rehab for this. Maybe a JRT’s Anonymous group or something. Don’t get me wrong, they’re great little dogs, but they are definitely NOT for everybody. Quite a few folks may ...

Karla News

Adopting a Jack Russell Terrier

Choosing a family dog is an exciting time for many parents and children. For families who reside in rural areas, with active children, owning a Jack Russell Terrier is an optimal canine selection. Bred as a hunting dog, the Jack Russell Terrier is agile and flexible to such an extent so as to allow the ...

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The Hunting Champion: The Jack Russell Terrier

The Jack Russell Terrier is the embodiment of what a hunting terrier should be. These dogs are energetic, happy, smart and loyal. The popularity of the Jack Russell has grown in the past years due to the media attention the breed has due to television shows like ‘Frasier’ and ‘Wishbone. But this is not a ...

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Training Your Jack Russell Terrier

Jack Russell Terriers are sometimes considered difficult to train because of their high energy. However, if you use their energy to your advantage training your Jack to do almost anything is possible. Despite their short attention spans Jack Russell Terriers are very intelligent dogs that learn quickly. Conquering a Jack Russell Terriers Short Attention Span ...

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Ayden, NC’s Jack Russell Terrier Fun Day

Ever wondered just why your Jack Russell does some of those crazy things, like stare at the fridge or the stove for twenty minutes at a time? Or how about suddenly frantically digging at the carpet for no apparent reason? How about the way they almost immediately attack and disembowel every new stuffed toy you’ve ...