Re: Is a JRT right for me?

In Reply to: Is a JRT right for me?
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Posted by:  Scott Rinehart
Posted on:  February 23, 2003 at 00:13:28

: I was wondering if a JRT is right for me. I really want a companion as I am graduating college and facing the cold cruel world. I want a dog that matches me in personality. Yet because of my uncertainty of where I may be moving to get a job I don't want to choose a dog unfairly. I took the profiler test and had more pros than cons but still didn't really give me an answer. I will definitely be willing to take it to a dog park and want to play frisbee and stuff. I frisbee golf also. I've had boxers before and they are very active and funny and very loving. I need something smaller though. I've also been a trainer for several dogs so I know how to train well. Most likely I will be living in a city. What do you guys think? Feel free to ask more questions if you e-mail me. Thank you.
: Scott Rinehart

Response:

Hi Scott,

Thanks for taking the time beforehand to research if to see if the JRT is the right breed for you.

Unfortunately we can't tell you whether it is or isn't, only you can make that determination.

What we can tell you is this is on average a 15 year commitment. This is a highly intelligent and active breed that needs training, socialization and an outlet for its energy. If you fail to provide these things, you are looking at trouble.

How much trouble can a 15 pound dog be? Ask anyone that failed to meet the needs of this terrier.

I suggest you throughly read everything you can on this website and then maybe get a book or two and read that. The most important thing you need to understand is the working heritage that is behind this breed. Because this dog is still very much an active hunting/working dog, it gives this breed the intelligence it has and also makes this dog not your everyday house pet.

Think of living with a perpetual toddler that's too smart for its own good for let's say the next 15 years. If you are up to that challenge then you might seriously want to consider owning one lol!