QUESTION: my jack russell terrier puppy 2 months refuses to eat..she is getting very skinny this has been on for two days.she drinks water but will not eat what do i do? please help
Anonymous - 1/20/2012 12:43:39 PM
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Try putting peanut butter in your jack russell's food. Like first see if she'll eat peanut butter on your finger and see if she'll eat it, then start putting it in her food. Or you could try putting bacon grease in her food. Hope it helped!
Anonymous - 1/20/2012 10:49:42 PM
QUESTION: I recently adopted a jack Russell from a man in Virginia. I am in California. I am having a problem with him attacking us when he is on the bed and one of us is in the bed and the other walks up to it. I have rheumatoid arthritis so I cannot walk him but I have a large yard and let him run in and out all day so he can wear himself out. Suggestions?
Anonymous - 1/14/2012 3:47:45 PM
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QUESTION: What is the average life expectancy of a Jack Russell Terrier?
Anonymous - 1/5/2012 12:46:38 PM
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QUESTION: Have a miniature schnoodle and jack russell terrier mix hes 2months old,he cries alot and teething bad.when will he stop teething and when will he stop crying.got him in 24th december 2011.
Anonymous - 12/30/2011 10:55:14 AM
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Naturally, you'll want to take the pup to a vet for a checkup. I recommend you do it asap and ask the vet all the questions you have. Give the pup lots of attention when he isn't in his bed and he should adjust well.
Anonymous - 12/30/2011 1:46:57 PM
QUESTION: I just got a female JR 40 days old. I've been told not to let her out until she has all her vaccinations(2 more months), so how do I go about potty training? Is she even old enough to understand?
Anonymous - 12/22/2011 9:41:48 AM
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40 days old..that is less than 6 weeks old. That is very young. If they have had their first shots, they should be fine, unless you have had a problem with parvo in your area. You can start potty training, but the bladder is very weak at that age, so you will be going outside alot!! I never sell puppies before 8 weeks of age, which is recommend. Just don't leave your puppy outside unattended, for it can get into trouble at that age and get into stuff that could be bad. Your jack russell may understand, but depends on how smart she is..good luck!!
karispups - 12/25/2011 9:52:47 PM
QUESTION: I just got a jack russell from a shelter. They said he was there for 2 weeks. I think he has what they call kennel cough. what do I do or will it just go away?
Anonymous - 12/17/2011 12:26:52 PM
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Kennel cough does not just go away and it is contagious. Need to take to vet!!!
karispups - 12/25/2011 9:47:07 PM
QUESTION: what is a good weight for a jack russell
Anonymous - 12/17/2011 12:23:38 PM
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Depends on the height of the JR...Look on www.therealjackrussell.com That can help you..but depends anywhere from 13-25 lbs.
karispups - 12/25/2011 9:46:27 PM
QUESTION: I have a 6 yr old female JRT with allergies.
The vet says she has food allergies and to feed her limited ingredient food, along with medication similar to Benadryl. Nothing seems to be helping. She scratches and complains constantly. Does anyone have any experience with their JRT like this and what can we do to help relieve her?
Anonymous - 12/16/2011 6:13:29 PM
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Also, we wash him with only gentle oatmeal shampoo and conditioner for dogs.
Anonymous - 1/4/2012 1:44:41 PM
Hi, our poor JRT suffered for years before we discovered he was allergic to wheat in his treats and dog food. Now we only feed him Purina One Beyond chicken with whole oatmeal. His skin began to clear up right away. And his constant itching too.
Anonymous - 1/4/2012 1:42:29 PM
There is allergy testing out there and then after that you can do allergy shots..I've done it before with my horse and you can have it done with dogs too. I feed a product called DREAMCOAT made by HALO. I feed 1 tsp daily in their food and helps with their skin and coat. Give it a try. But it sounds like you may have to do allergy testing to find out what it is specifically.
karispups - 12/25/2011 9:45:29 PM
QUESTION: Do little jack russell's molt a lot?
Anonymous - 12/5/2011 1:47:43 PM
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Jack Russell's SHED quit a bit - and year round. All the brushing in the world won't stop it. I love our Jack Russell and I'm willing to vaccuum frequently and use a lint roller when ever I leave the house. I think it's worth it to have her around.
Anonymous - 12/30/2011 2:13:56 PM
Molting is for birds, not dogs..Do jack russells shed, Yes they do. Some say the rough coat don't shed as much as the smooth coat, but I haven't been able to prove that for I own several smooth coats and a rough coat. They both shed. The rough coat, not as much as the smooth, but they both do shed.
karispups - 12/18/2011 9:10:23 PM
I've owned 3 Jack Russell Terrier's and they are the sweetest, most intelligent dog that I had. My first one was a true "clown" and his antics would keep you smiling all the time. After he passed at 15 I got a little JR named Daisi. I would take her to the dog park (it isn't fenced in, but she just loved to run and play with other dogs. Daisi died 12/26/09. Now I have a broken-coated JR named Pandi. She looks like a little Panda Bear and is the sweetest I've ever seen. She loves people to death runs to everyone at the park and they just adore her. I hope that you were able to adopt the lost Jack Russell. You will really fall in love.. My fiance' was never around dogs (he's 83 yrs. old) and loved Daisi and now can't get enough of Pandi - He didn't know Brutus. Let me know if you have your dog and how it's doing.
Lois
Anonymous - 12/18/2011 12:16:29 AM
QUESTION: I am 71 years old, able to walk OK but not for long, some health issues and have been looking at County Dog Services for small companion dog. A Jack Russell mix, or possibly a Parsons mix according to shelter can become available next week. I live on a small, unfenced farm in sometimes harsh winter area and would always want dog indoors except when walking, Is this dog the right one for me? Is a 3 year old male that will be neutered before adoption and can be viewed on www.clackamas.us/dogs under found animals and was found on 11/22.
Anonymous - 11/23/2011 5:50:27 PM
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I adopted an 8 year old jrt named Buddy two months ago. He was a companion for a disabled man who passed away. This man had him from a pup. He was not even neutered. So Buddy got fixed, was put on a good diet and he has become MY companion. I lost my yellow lab to cancer one year ago and thought I would never be able to do this again but, Buddy has been wonderful. He has some rough edges but so do I. He is not hyper, can be a little intense at times but will stay right by my side. He is strong willed but responds to calm, assertive direction. We are both learning. I am so blessed to have found Buddy. I am retired and live alone and Buddy has given me a reason to live.
rowinghome - 12/21/2011 8:45:04 PM
It is great you want to adopt, but I think a Jack Russell would be a bit much. They do require alot of excerise to keep them calm. In some cases, you may find a calmer Jack Russell, but it is rare. Walking is a key to keeping a Jack Russell healthy and happy. He might end up chewing or urinating for lack of excerise. I've seen that happen. You may want to find a calmer, less active breed to adopt. But if they say this JRT is calm, then go for it..I love people who are willing to adopt a Jack, for their are so many that need it.
karispups - 12/18/2011 9:13:20 PM
My Sister in law has a parsons russell terrier and he is now 3yrs. He does well indoors but seems to need a lot of exercise. She walks him a lot.
Anonymous - 12/2/2011 2:08:53 PM
QUESTION: I have the same question about the maturing part. How long till a pup matures? When should I spay/neuter my Jack Russell Terrier???? & after he/she gets fixed, how do I keep her/him calm??? so many questions with no answers! HELP!!!!!!!
Anonymous - 11/21/2011 9:54:22 PM
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I really think the best source of answers is a caring vet. My JRT is a joy to have around. Give your JRT LOTS of exercise in a securly fenced yard or long walks on a leash. We walk ours about a mile daily and she really needs more. On VERY RARE days when we can't give her as much attention or exercise, she does go bananas - leaping and running - but it's really just to let off excess energy so we stand back until she gets it out. Then she's back to being a lady. Having her spayed didn't really change her personality, we don't think. We just thought it a responsible pet owner thing to do. Again, though, if you haven't taken the pup to a vet, do so as soon as you can. He/She will be happy to gear you toward websites and books to answer your questions.
Anonymous - 12/30/2011 1:56:18 PM
Maturity in a JR pup- 6 months-1 1/2 years old. Spay or Neuter usually can happen before 6 months of age. Keeping a Jack Russell calm is by keeping a good exercise routine. Lots of exercise and work can keep all JRs happy and calm.
karispups - 12/18/2011 9:15:31 PM
You should get her spayed before she's six months old.
Anonymous - 11/23/2011 6:30:24 PM
QUESTION: Hi, I really love the JRT breed, but I know close to nothing about them. I watched dogs 101 and read some stuff online about them! But I would like to hear about them from an experienced JRT owner. how are they around kids? how old till they mature and reach their full size? and when should I get it spayed and what should i do to keep them calm? HELP!!!!! Thx!:)
Anonymous - 11/20/2011 2:20:17 PM
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Our JRT boy had all the best traits of the breed! Remember, if you don't have a fenced in yard, they do need a lot of exercise. Ours was great around our son, our cats, and dogs. You got to raise them right. He was about fully grown at around a year old and weighed a good 16 lbs. If you want your dog fixed, best to discuss it with your vet, but usually at 6 months. I just don't understand how you will keep a dog calm. That's almost impossible. Kinda like when your kids learn to walk and then run. If you want a calm dog, get an old one. That's not just JRTs but all dogs! A JRT is not really an apartement dog, neither is it a lapdog!!!
Anonymous - 1/16/2012 3:45:37 PM
Our family has a female JRT who is now about 2 years old (we adopted from a shelter so exact birth date is questionable.) I agree with the other response about jumping and small kids. I think a JRT needs a great deal of physical exercise and attention in order to be a "calm" pet, but they LOVE play and love human attention. Even though she's basically a "calm" girl when we are all calmly sitting or talking, I think our JRT would take fast movement by a child as an invitation to run, jump, chase and play. If you have a very young child - a toddler, who can't understand that, you should be sure to be in constant supervision when the child and dog are together. I don't think a JRT is a vicious breed at all, but they ARE HIGH ENERGY - it's just a part of the breed and what makes them a JRT.
Anonymous - 12/30/2011 2:09:38 PM
Check out www.therealjackrussell.com This is the JRTCA website that helps with questions and learning about the breed. They are the ONLY REGISTERY that is out to keep the Jack Russells pure. I am a breeder of JRTCA Jacks and some of my Jack Pups I can recommend with young children and others I wouldn't. It can depend on the JR and the breeder. I work with my pups from day one desensitizing them. They can be very good with kids, but they recommend older kids 5-6 years old at youngest. They usually reach their full size between 6 months and a year old. You can get your JR spayed or neutered usually before 6 months of age. Keeping them calm, means working your JR..A good exercise routine and work, will keep your JR calmer. Check out my website at www.ondrunkennels.com I would be happy to answer any questions you may have and help you in anyway possible. As a JRTCA member, we are out to work and protect our Jack Russells.
karispups - 12/18/2011 9:22:01 PM
HI I have JRT, she is now 2yrs old and is great around ,my son who is 9. If you have younger kids that are maybe 3 and under the only complaint is that JRTs are hyper and love to jump tp greet you so with a kid that small could knocked over. As to keeping them calm hmmm well when my family is relaxing she will but if company comes or she sees an animal on tv it will spark a moment of hyperness but they are great family dogs very entertaining
Anonymous - 12/14/2011 7:51:18 PM
Depends on how the dog is raised. I raise my Shorties with my kids and they are great. If you looking at getting a JRT and you have young kids, look for a breeder that rasies their dogs in that enviroment. Ive never had complants about dogs ive placed with young toddlers.
cashortjackrussells - 12/13/2011 1:03:23 AM
QUESTION: We are about to buy what was supposed to be a Jack Russel Rough coat which is what I wanted. The lady we are buying him from showed us his parents and they are both Rough Coats but this one came out a smooth coat. Is this common?
Anonymous - 11/17/2011 5:11:11 PM
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It is very possible. You can get smooth/broken/rough from smooth jack russell parents, and even rough parents..It is the generations behind them that help determine it!
karispups - 11/20/2011 3:18:34 PM
QUESTION: I have two female "drop-off" puppies vet says are 8 mo old and weigh about 18 lb. To me they look like jack russells. At their age and weight are they considered small or medium dogs and what type of harness and leash should I use? (I have a nylon double leash used one day and one has already almost chewed it through.) Also, how do I house break them?
Anonymous - 11/4/2011 10:12:34 PM
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QUESTION: I want to get a JRT, but i'm 17 years old and I still go to school for 8 hours of the day, should I still get one if i'm not home for that long.. Also, my parents work, so no one would be home for 8 hours
Anonymous - 10/30/2011 3:03:31 PM
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You should not get any puppy if you are not home that long. It takes time and is a huge responsibility so it would be unfair for the animal to purchase it because it is cute but leave them alone the rest of the day. Having a backyard is still not sufficient because Jack Russells need stimulation and someone that will spend time with them. I know it is tempting but please don't! Wait until you have enough time to dedicate to the animal and you will definitely have a positive experience.
Anonymous - 12/19/2011 5:04:31 AM
Yes it will be ok. I do the same thing and my parents work, too. Just make sure your Jack Russell Terrier has water, food and can run around. Preferably in a fenced area.
Anonymous - 11/2/2011 12:32:10 PM
QUESTION: Can anyone recommend a good toy for JRTs? Mine can destroy the heavy duty Kong and about the only things I can trust him with are big bones. He has destoyed every other toy.
Anonymous - 10/29/2011 4:23:44 PM
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"Hartz" rubber toys is the only thing that my 1 1/2 yr. old JRT hasn't been able to destroy. Everything else lasts about 20 min. or until he can pull out the noise maker inside the toy.
Anonymous - 1/9/2012 10:37:00 PM
Your JRT sounds like he needs more exercise to stimulate his mind. More exercise will cause him to be more tired and less likely to chew up all his toys instead of play with them. Kongs are great for treats and teething, but not just chewing.
karispups - 11/20/2011 3:21:12 PM
Get your Jack Russell Terrier ones with treats inside. He'll like the treats better than the toy :)
Anonymous - 11/2/2011 12:50:25 PM
QUESTION: I have a 8yr male Jack and a 2yr female Jack, they get along fine even seems like the female is the dominate. My male just fathered pups and I want to get one of the male pups. Is this a good idea? I don't want any of them to get hurt.
Anonymous - 10/24/2011 2:14:07 PM
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I was told by my breeder that you should never have 2 females together because they will fight. When I got my 2nd JRT Daisi I was working at the time and friends of mine used to keep her with them during the day and I would pick Daisi up after work. LuLu their JRT was about a year old and Daisi was 6 mos. We had that arrangement for about 2 yrs. until I was disabled. LuLu and Daisi got along fine but they did have a few fights and all we had to do was yell and get them apart. As far as having 2 unneutered males and a female not spayed I don't think I'd even try it. Unless you were a "professional breeder" that keeps their dogs separated in runs you could really be in big trouble. That's my opinion.
Anonymous - 12/18/2011 12:42:00 AM
It is not a good idea to keep two males together..Especially if they are intact including your female. You will have fights when your pup matures and your female goes in heat. It is best to probably do a female.
karispups - 11/7/2011 8:42:43 AM
QUESTION: Are Jack Russell Terrier's good with cats ?
Anonymous - 10/23/2011 11:28:22 AM
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This did not work out for me...I had 2 cats and a Jack Russell Terrier ...I ended up getting rid of the cats, because she tried to kill the cats!
Anonymous - 1/28/2012 4:32:48 PM
Not all Jack Russells are good with cats. Most JRs are bred to hunt, work, and chase. A cat can be a very good toy for a JR..You would have to do alot of work with them or find a pup that is raised with cats.
karispups - 11/7/2011 8:45:23 AM
We adopted a two y/o male Jack brought him home to our male cat. The first night the cat stayed up high out of his way and yes the jack was really hoping the cat would come down. I was worried. Long story short they are not the best of friends but they co exist. The cat gets all the respect and Plenty of room. The jack is smart enough to know that he does not want to get a swat. anyway yes they can be trained to leave your cat alone.
Anonymous - 10/29/2011 6:35:16 AM
QUESTION: Why do Jack Russell Terrier's bark so much?
Anonymous - 10/22/2011 1:36:45 AM
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I don't know. I wish I knew. My Jack Russell barks all the time outside. Neighbors are not happy when I put her out on a leash.
Anonymous - 12/19/2011 7:39:50 PM
My Jack Russell rarely barks. They are very bright dogs and can be trained to do just about anything, including not barking and not chasing cats.
Anonymous - 11/30/2011 12:12:47 PM
Its the Jack Russell Terrier's hunting instinct to bark at and warn their owners of every little sound they hear.
Anonymous - 11/2/2011 12:41:12 PM
QUESTION: I have a puppy that was given to us, we think it is a mini JRT but she is 4 months and had long furry hair..... do JRT ever have long hair? She is loosing it now and she is just furry around her face. I am wondering if she is a JRT
Anonymous - 10/16/2011 5:46:23 PM
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Her parents may have the broken/rough coat genes, which sometimes makes their pups have long soft hair. But the broken or rough coat is what it is called. There is no such thing as a mini JRT..but a shorty is possible. Check out terrier.com, the JRTCA (Jack Russell Terrier Club of America). It can help with some of your questions.
karispups - 10/20/2011 10:56:22 PM
QUESTION: My jrt is just about 5yrs old & now I have a new problem with him that I never had before! It seems that whenever I attempt to leave the apt. he decides he wants to urinate in my bed! Ok I started to close my bedroom door whenever I left without him. Now, he will go in there (if he feels no one is watching)& urinate ,jump down & hide because he knows he has done wrong. I was spanking him but i just stopped because my husband feels he is a human & should'nt be hit! Now i'm just keeping him on a leash while in house for disapline & he whines all day until my spouse releases him. He knows this will happen eventually, so thats why he does it.I guess you know by now that he is spoiled rotten, but i'm seriously thinking about getting rid of him, can you all help me asap?
Anonymous - 10/10/2011 12:55:15 PM
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I think you should talk with your vet about your jack russell urinating on the bed. I know you think it might be spite because you are leaving, but it could be something else. Maybe the beginning of diabetes. Do you know for sure that he/she is not peeing any where else? Maybe on a rug under the table or any place. My Daisi started having diabetes when she was around 6 yrs and then Cushings Disease. Hope you contact your vet to see what's going on. They can do a test to determine if it has diabetes or not.
Anonymous - 12/18/2011 12:54:14 AM
Yes, our jack russel has been crate trained, when he was about a year old!
Anonymous - 10/31/2011 9:45:49 PM
Jack Russel's can be trained very easily with treats. Take him out often and yes I put on a coat and praise him when he goes. Bring him in give him a treat. It wont be long until he gets it. Eventually all you will have to say is lets go potty and get a treat I say (cookie)really its a bit of a dog cookie. It works well they are so smart :)
Anonymous - 10/29/2011 6:45:53 AM
Have you ever crate trained him? If not, I highly recommend it! Assure your husband that it's not mean because even though your JRT may whine while in there the first time, he will eventually grow to LOVE his crate! I put food and water in the crate when I am training them. They will spend the first week in the crate before they are allowed to roam the house. They usually will run back to their crate and sleep in it when I leave the door open. The crates that I use would house a great dane so they have plenty of room in there. I also put a small litter box with pine pellets for them to go in. Crate training is a necessity not only for your sanity but theirs as well. Good luck!
fprussells - 10/17/2011 8:36:28 PM
Sounds like seperation anxiety.. Check out:
http://www.therealjackrussell.com/advice/separation.php This is the JRTCA website and you will find a whole section on ADVICE on what it is and how to treat it (with what does and doesn't work)..
karispups - 10/13/2011 2:46:55 PM
QUESTION: I have a 5 year old JRT male I just noticed a grey film over his eyes -
Anonymous - 10/5/2011 10:14:48 AM
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Sounds like cataracts, just take your Jack Russell Terrier to the vet to get checked out.
Anonymous - 11/2/2011 12:46:30 PM
Sounds like cataracts, should get the vet to check him out.
karispups - 10/6/2011 8:10:11 AM
QUESTION: I have a 2 year old female JRT short she is having a lot of skin problems. Vet said to give her 1/4 of a Bennadryl in her food. Is this acceptable. No fleas just itching and scratching. No corn in food.
Anonymous - 9/26/2011 9:52:59 AM
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I looked up the price NuVet Plus, and you can only get them from NuVet.com, and a bottle of 90 cost you $50.00 plus tax, I think that is kind of high!
Anonymous - 11/30/2011 4:52:18 PM
I have JRT's with allergies as well... my companion dog itches her ears a lot. I have to clean them because she is more prone to yeast infections since she has longer hair. She hardly has any allergies at all now that I have her on a daily regimen of 1 NuVet Plus tab a day. She has tons of energy and the supplement is made with human grade ingredients. Tons of top breeders use this supplement. You might consider getting some... it would be much better than Benadryl every day. Call 18004747044 and use discount code 18394. Dogs love them too... use it like a treat every morning. This product actually brought my older Brittany back to life within 3 weeks!! It's amazing!
fprussells - 10/17/2011 8:42:39 PM
This could help, but I personally wouldn't rely on that every day. It could be allergies and you could have the vet test her for it. There is also a product called DreamCoat made by Halo. It is wonderful for skin issues and you feed very little of it once a day you will see a tremendous difference in skin and coat. The only thing, is if the dog has allergies it may not help. I had a dog with hot spots and with this product the hot spots went away. I feed it during the winter for my Jacks so they can with stand the cold a bit better. You can get it pretty cheap at vitacost.com.
karispups - 10/4/2011 10:43:10 AM
QUESTION: MY JRT'S UNDERBELLY AND PAWS ARE RED AND HE IS CONSTANTLY CHEWING AT HIS PAWS WHAT COULD THIS BE?
Anonymous - 9/23/2011 12:45:43 PM
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I like the Anonymous' suggestion. Changing your jack russels feed might help or you could just add a NuVet Plus tablet 1x a day. They are not expensive and it will add balance to your dog's diet. It offers natural vitamins, minerals, herbs, antioxidants, bioflavonoids, fatty acids and amino acids that does amazing things when fed to a dog. Call 18004747044 and use discount code 18394. Dogs love it. Learn more at www.nuvet.com. Good Luck!
fprussells - 10/17/2011 8:48:24 PM
We had a similar issue with our dog. We couldnt figure out what was wrong as nothing had changed in our environment and she did not have flees or bites. Over time she began to develop a slight odor. A friend suggested changing her food to salmon or lamb base dry dog food. I had not considered her food as the problem since we had always fed her the same brand and the symptoms showed up only over the past 6 months. Desperate we changed the food and after 2 weeks on the new food and eliminating "people food" snacking she no longer itches or smells and does not chew on her feet. Try changing food to salmon based, it cost a bit more but she eats less and is much happier. Worth the money.
Anonymous - 10/4/2011 8:15:07 PM
Sounds like allergies. It could be bug bites(fleas or ant). Try using a good flea and tick preventative and check your yard for ant piles. If that is not it, then more or less likely it is allergies. You should take your JRT to the vet and get allergy tested.
karispups - 9/24/2011 10:52:44 AM
QUESTION: I have 2 female 6mo. old kittens, thinking about a jack russell terrier, will they get along?
Anonymous - 9/18/2011 1:37:21 PM
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I agree with the last answer... a puppy raised with cats should be okay. BUT, I do have a word of warning. If your cats do not stand up for themselves and run from the adult JRT (even if the dog as a pup was raised with them) you might not like the outcome. Unless your cats can get up onto something away from the JRT, then you should be okay. It's when you have more than 1 JRT and combine them with cats... this is not a good scenario for the cat team! And when choosing a pup, I'd look for a shorty JRT and not a Parsons... though there are exceptions to every rule. The Parsons are bred to hunt... and hunt they do! Cats are prey to them... Shorties are bred for companionship. They have the same prey drive but are much more docile but I still say that just 1 JRT might work out fine.
fprussells - 10/17/2011 8:55:39 PM
I have a cat and a mini jrt and they get along GREAT I also have an outside large dog, and my jrt gets along great with him to they wrestle and have a wonderful time.
Anonymous - 10/16/2011 5:44:12 PM
A puppy raised with cats will do very nicely, I have 2 kittens and a 2 years old Jack, they are best friends.
Anonymous - 9/29/2011 11:37:38 AM
Probably not and the result could be deadly. I've had a JRT that loved chasing the two ADULT cats we had at the time, and not attempt to harm them. They would chase each other. However, I've seen JRT's (like the one I presently own) that view any animal as something to be chased, and if small enough (chipmunk, squirrel) will grab it, shake it violently, and break its neck. This is what they are bred to do.
Anonymous - 9/23/2011 12:08:16 PM
QUESTION: what is the average length of a JRT?
Anonymous - 9/7/2011 3:28:53 AM
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terrier.com will supply you with information on JRT's from the JRTCA perpective. And then there are shorties... it just depends on what type of JRT you are thinking of... Russells are also JRT's but they are shorter and are called rectangular in shape because they are slightly longer than they are tall. Go to: http://www.akc.org/breeds/russell_terrier/
fprussells - 10/17/2011 8:59:28 PM
go to terrier.com..that is the JRTCA website. It will give you all the information on lengths, heights and conformations of JRTs.
karispups - 9/12/2011 9:31:01 AM
QUESTION: I am about to adopt a 7 week old JRT and it's a girl. I have a chihuahua mix and a cat living with us. The JRT that I am getting s very laid back and is a mix. My chihuahua and cat are both females and fixed. Will my JRT hurt them?
Anonymous - 9/6/2011 4:49:36 PM
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Depends on what your JRT is mixed with. JRT are natural working dogs, so your cats may be a small problem. You chihuahua mix will be fine. I keep a purebred JRT with my Chihuahua and they are best friends.
karispups - 9/12/2011 9:32:50 AM
QUESTION: I have a 6 year old female jrt. We lost our 8 year old male jrt to a copperhead 1 month ago. He was the alpha dog, they got alone great. We our getting a 8 week old male jrt puppy. Is that a good idea? How do I introduce them?
Anonymous - 8/25/2011 8:26:42 AM
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Yes, that should be fine. Just make sure your female jack russell is not too excited and hurts him, for she will be bigger. Good idea is to keep your female on a leash first to watch the behavior and you can have control of her while they are introduced. Other than that your female will be happy with a new playmate.
karispups - 9/4/2011 7:25:55 PM
QUESTION: What if a male eskimo fell in love with a female jack russell what type of puppies would it be?
Anonymous - 8/8/2011 4:39:00 PM
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First of all... dogs don't "fall in love" with other dogs. And yes, that would be a sad event. Folks mix breeds on purpose but I don't appreciate it at all. Especially when it involves a JRT. I have bred shorty JRT's for several years now and have had one in my life for several decades. They were bred for a purpose and when you choose to mix it with another breed of dog, you take away that purpose. If you are thinking about doing this, please do not. If it's already happened, please have your dog spayed or neutered since it is obvious that you do not care about the breed. I'm sure there are tons of breeders that would agree with me on this one.
fprussells - 10/17/2011 9:22:05 PM
Jack Russell mix or Jack russell/eskimo..sad that happens though.
karispups - 8/15/2011 12:00:45 PM
QUESTION: If I have a female persian cat would a Jack Russell Terrier be fine with her if I bought him small like 2 months?
Anonymous - 8/8/2011 12:59:05 PM
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Is your cat older? My Daisi JRT was a puppy and the people upstairs had a kitten and they absolutely adored each other. They would play and play and it was such fun to watch. The only thing that I think could happen is if the Persian is not declawed and If the puppy were to start playing and the cat didn't want to, she could take a swipe at the puppy and damage its eyes. That is what I would worry about.
Anonymous - 12/18/2011 1:12:03 AM
I say it all depends on the cat. If the cat will stand up for itself and teach the JRT a lesson and has an escape route like a cat tree to climb, it should be okay. It also depends on your "parenting skills" with the young Jack. If you allow the JRT to chase your cat (if the cat won't swipe it across the nose) then it is probably not a good idea as the previous response advised.
fprussells - 9/6/2011 11:03:50 PM
NO! If you are not familiar with the Jack Russell, be aware that any small mammal is considered "prey." Even if you pup is raised with cats, there is no guarantee the cat will be safe when the dog is mature and hunting instincts kick in. A Jack can live hsrmoniously with a cat for years, and, one day, will decide that isn't the way it is anymore. A JRT will outsmart you every time, and your kitty will be the sorrier for it.
Had Jacks for years... & cats
Anonymous - 8/24/2011 2:22:49 PM
That would really depend on the breeder and the backround of the parents. If they have a working backround, it is not suggested. If you can find a breeder that has cats and raises the pups with them you should be okay.
karispups - 8/15/2011 12:00:06 PM