Re: To buy a JRT or not buy a JRT

In Reply to: To buy a JRT or not buy a JRT
Posted by:  Susan
Posted on:  April 26, 2001 at 16:18:47

: I have wanted to buy a Jack Russell Terrier for a long time and have just bought a house, so it might be possible now. The house has a fenced in the back yard. I am a little leery about owning one just because of all the bad things I've heard and read about how difficult they can be at times. I had a dog when I was 10 years old that we got at an animal shelter. Looking back--I now realize that it was a Jack Russell. We gave it away two years later because it was extremely high spirited. I remember him running around in circles in our house and jumping on every piece of furniture in the room. He also barked all the time and my mom-not being an "animal person"--could not handle it. I'm sure we didn't train the dog properly also. I have a friend who has a Jack Russell who is extremely sweet and very calm and she says he is very easy to handle. I want to make the right decision. I love Jack Russells and think they are the absolute cutest dogs around, but I know I have to make an educated decision, not an emotional one. I was considering getting a Rat Terrier as a second option if I can't get a Jack Russell.
: I would appreciate any advice you could give!
: Thanks

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Hi, Susan,

Whatever you do, please don't buy a Jack Russell because they're cute. With some breeds that might be a determining factor that works, but not with this breed. Some of the cutest terriers can be the most feisty! I know this first hand, as my cutest terrier is fiercely aggressive.

Please check out the following links carefully before making your decision. Jack Russell Profiler, Bad Dog Talk

Hope this helps!