Welcome to my page about JRTs, my personal favorite dog in the world.
Are you crazy about Jack Russells? Or are you looking into buying a dog and want information about this great breed and other info on taking care of your dog? Well, you've come to the right place. This website is not only informative but fun! Check out my Hyperlinx for links to dog-related websites.
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Information!!
Jack Russells are not for everyone. If you are out all day at work or are a couch potato who wants a lap dog, then look somewhere else. JRTs can be very energetic at times and need lots of attention, exercise, and love. A fenced in yard or electric fencing system is recommended.They are, however, extremely smart and, therefore easy to train. They are a bit stubborn, though. They are a family pet, but young children should learn to be gentle with JRTs because they are fairly small dogs and will nip if provoked. May have aggressive tendencies if treated improperly. Spirited, loyal, and loving would describe their overrall personality. They Bark! Click Here
Physical Description Jack Russells come in 2 sizes; approx. 11" and approx. 15". The average Jack Russell can be anywhere up to 18lbs. Their color is predominently white and can have splotches of brown and black. Remember, your dog will be going through changes that can start as early as 5 months. Check out www.dogfancy.com for more info about dogs and finding a dog. The lucy-the-dog.com link has all sorts of info about Jack Russells. akc.org is chock full of dog info, up-to-date news, and much more. Finding a good breeder Here are some tips I go by for finding a decent breeder: First of all, the breeder should only breed 1 or 2 breeds(more than that suggests poor breeding conditions). When you see them, they should give you the puppies' papers and the mother(hopefully the father too!) should be on premises. The breeder should be somewhat reluctant to give them away and should be interested in finding a good home for the puppies. Picking a puppy Look for a happy outgoing puppy that's not aggressive but not timid. See how they react to a startling noise like shaking your keys. A good puppy should walk up to sniff it, as well as you. It shouldn't nip or run away. Before purchasing, do a quick check of the puppies body. Look over the ears, eyes, teeth, skin, and paws for anything unusual. Remember that a breeder is there to answer your questions so don't be shy! Supplies Having a puppy is sort of like having a baby and it comes at a price. You will need a bed or a crate with a mat inside(a crate can help housetrain your dog because most dogs won't go in their "home"). Also, the dog should have a collar with a pet tag and identification and a leash, grooming supplies, and plenty of chew toys. A spray repellent so he won't chew on bad things is recommended. Not to mention food and water bowls plus a high quality food. What kind of food should I get? It's really up to you. A couple tips are not to buy generic brands, they tend not to have the most balanced nutrition. Purina is a good brand of food to start with. Puppies up until past 6 months will need a "puppy" form of dog food as well as treats for puppies. Puppy formulas of dog foods have higher calories to suit a puppie's needs. Picking a vet Here is a list of tips for picking a good vet:
Basic training for your dog Sit This is fairly easy, give a slight push on your dog's back-leg joint and while doing this, say sit. Another way is to hold a treat up high enough above his head so he loses his balance and has to sit. With perfect timing, he can learn this trick in no time.
Stay
This may be tricky without a slip or "choke" collar. Please learn to use one properly before using one on your dog(you could seriously hurt him). Tell him "stay" and slowly walk away, while praising him. If he starts coming towards you, give a quick correction with the slip collar. Keep repeating until he gets the idea. As with all training, don't overwork your dog. Training should be a fun experience for all parties involved.
Give me your paw
Simply have your dog sit and then say paw and gently take his paw and shake it. Praise and repeat.
Monthly News
This is the section where you can find articles, crosswords, jumbles, and animation of the month updated monthly.
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Have you thought about getting your dog utnerede?
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I love dudlngic with my dog
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Should dogs get their tails docked and their ears cropped? Personally, I think that if the dog isn't suffering because of this, than it's ok. Every dog will go through some pain in life. Tail docking and ear cropping are usually done because of looks or breed standard. My dog had his tail docked by a vet at only a few days old. That way, he didn't feel the pain much. This was because his nervous system had not yet fully developed. Ear cropping, I think, looks a bit more painful than tail docking. Overall, the decision is up to the owner unless, of course, the breeder has already had these options done to your dog. I advise you to think about it before you decide if you want this done to your dog. Is he going to be a showdog? Is it the breed standard? If the answers are yes, than definitely go ahead and do it. Make sure that a good vet does this, not you.
Animation of the month
Here is one of my favorite parts of this section. The animation of the month may not have to do with dogs, but it will be really cool! Go ahead, take it, use it, it's on the house. Just tell your friends about my site!
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