Online Profiler: is the JRT the Right Dog for You?
Many experienced, as well as inexperienced, dog owners are overwhelmed by the demands of a Jack Russell Terrier, leading to the dogs being abandoned even before they reach adulthood. We've developed the Jack Russell Terrier Profiler program that analyzes you and your environment and provides recommendations about how compatible a Jack Russell Terrier might be for your household.
The recommendations of the Profiler are based upon the Bad Dog Talk which has been one of the JRTCA's primary education tools for several years. Many of the recommendations generated by the Profiler are phrased as absolutes and generalities, however, in real life, nothing is absolute. Each JRT and potential owner are unique.
We realize that many potential owners may be discouraged by the information generated by the Profiler. Our intention is to be as honest as possible about this breed. We have far too many terrier in Rescue that should never have been purchased by their original owners. Many did not realized the unique requirements and characteristics of the Jack Russell Terrier. Please use this Profiler in the spirit for which it was intended - to help educate potential owners about the unique nature of the Jack Russell Terrier.
| Please complete the form below to see if the JRT the right Dog for You | |
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| I (we) live in a: |
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| I (we) live in the: |
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| Do you have a completely fenced yard? |
Yes No |
| Do you have a kennel run? |
Yes No |
| Do you have land or open areas available close by to exercise a dog? |
Yes No |
| Do you have a suitable dog crate? |
Yes No No but I will |
| Do you plan to attend a training class and/or obedience train your terrier at home? |
Yes No |
| Are there any children in your household? |
No Children Age 5 or younger Age 6 or older |
| Are any members of your household allergic to animals? |
Yes No |
| How many hours per day will the terrier be alone? |
Never Seldom 1 to 4 hours 5 to 8 hours 9+ hours |
| How would you describe your lifestyle? |
Passive/Low Activity Active Very Active |
| Do you own any other dogs? |
No Yes, Male(s) Yes, Female(s) Yes, Both |
| Do you own any cats? |
Yes No |
| Do you own any other small animals? (Rabbits, birds, gerbils, mice, etc) |
Yes No |
| Have you ever owned (or currently own) a Jack Russell Terrier? |
Yes No |
| Have you researched the nature, history, and characteristics of the Jack Russell Terrier? |
Yes No |
| Are you planning on getting a: |
Male terrier? Female terrier? Not sure |
| Are you planning on: |
Adopting a JR? Buying a JR? Not sure |
| Where are you planning on getting one? |
JRTCA Breeder Any Breeder Pet Store Russell Rescue Not sure |
| Do you want a Jack Russell because they: |
are like Eddie/Wishbone on TV? don't shed? are working dogs? intelligent? make good companions? Not sure |
| If you get a JR, are you planning on: |
breeding it? spay/neutering it? Not sure |
