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    Dog advice Jack Russell

    Looking for a family dog, I’ve been lusting after a frenchie but the health problems worry me, I also like the ‘bug’ - Boston terrier cross Pug. Then There is the Jack Russell which I really like - I have read they are a handful, any advice out there? We have a 4 yr old child which may be an issue for rescue dogs I think.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr G Imp View Post
    Looking for a family dog, I’ve been lusting after a frenchie but the health problems worry me, I also like the ‘bug’ - Boston terrier cross Pug. Then There is the Jack Russell which I really like - I have read they are a handful, any advice out there? We have a 4 yr old child which may be an issue for rescue dogs I think.
    Cockapoo. Bit of a cliche, but good family dogs with great personalities.

    If you're going to be a first time dog owner (and especially with a young child), I'd avoid any terrier and probably any rescue dogs as well. Get a puppy and take it to obedience training - it's actually owner training, but they won't tell you that.
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    We had a Jack Russell Terror she was "The Best Dog Ever" ( we pronounce it as Eva) as we would say. We had a redbone coonhound at the time who are pack dogs and we got the Jack to keep him busy. She would bite his ankles to herd him it was funny not so much for him but he stayed in line after we got her so he must have been happy.

    It was all in the temperament though she had lots of energy and a big yard to burn it off but she was the sweetest thing you'd meet but so was her mother. Tough as nails too she took on a Saint Bernard at the vets once even he shook his head at disbelief as she averaged between 12 and 15 pounds depending on season.

    Meet the parents is the best advice but I miss my Jack every day!

    Edit: We had three kids who loved her and soccer balls were her favorite toy watching her carry it through the yard after fielding it was hilarious.
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    Miniature Schnauzer from a pup.. don’t cast, great with kids, small and also a great watch dog.

    As always it how you raise them.

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    Jack russells are fantastic dogs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jk103 View Post
    We had a Jack Russell Terror she was "The Best Dog Ever" ( we pronounce it as Eva) as we would say. We had a redbone coonhound at the time who are pack dogs and we got the Jack to keep him busy. She would bite his ankles to herd him it was funny not so much for him but he stayed in line after we got her so he must have been happy.

    It was all in the temperament though she had lots of energy and a big yard to burn it off but she was the sweetest thing you'd meet but so was her mother. Tough as nails too she took on a Saint Bernard at the vets once even he shook his head at disbelief as she averaged between 12 and 15 pounds depending on season.

    Meet the parents is the best advice but I miss my Jack every day!

    Edit: We had three kids who loved her and soccer balls were her favorite toy watching her carry it through the yard after fielding it was hilarious.
    I’ll echo this as well, had a female jack Russell as a kid, great dog used to keep our other dog a springer spaniel in check as well, great to play with and again very fierce, I remember her going after a Alsatian that tried to bite my sister.

    Lived to a very good age and hardly any health issues unlike a lot of modern breeds today.


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    My extended family have had Jack's for years, in fact I can not remember their house/houses without at least two at any time. It's all about the home environment and boundaries that you set. If you get a pup, spend the time with it and it will be time well spent. They do need exercise, love to please and enjoy the chase. Not really a handful but certainly not a boring breed.

    I think they are the best of the bunch if you're looking at a small breed.

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    I wouldn’t have a pup with a child that young unless you are seriously committed to putting the time in with it. Many dogs end up in rescues between 12-18months of age because they haven’t had the proper time and effort spent on them. Pups often nip in play and have sharp baby teeth like needles, not very child friendly and often misunderstood by inexperienced owners.
    It’s really a case of have you got the time to spend on it.
    As for breeds, the JRT can be fantastic, gutsy little dogs who are very loyal and protective.
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    A friend of ours got her first pup a couple of years ago, when I asked her how she was getting on she said it was like having a newborn and toddler at the same time, hard work but loved the pup, remember it is hard work at the beginning just like when you had your kids, they are not just pets they are a big part of the family.

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    An old boss of mine had a Range Rover that did nearly 200 miles without once breaking down.









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    Quote Originally Posted by hogthrob View Post
    An old boss of mine had a Range Rover that did nearly 200 miles without once breaking down.









    Sorry.
    Did he get it as a pup?
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    Many of my family have terriers,Including me great little dogs but high energy,make sure you have time to walk a dog.

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    A couple of things:
    Existing dog breeds are the result of deliberate selection to enhance certain traits as dogs were bred for a purpose. Most terriers's was to hunt and go to the ground, and to rid their place of vermin. As a result, they are feisty, prey-driven and not very good at taking instructions. "Lassie" or "Rin Tin Tin" they are not. JR are fantastic little dogs, but you have to keep this in mind, as getting her (easier than 'him') to obey simple commands will take some (fun) work, especially if a squirrel (or anything, really) appears in her eye field.

    Puppies need to chew. Give her a suitable toy, adapted to her size (NEVER an old shoe!!!). But she will bite anything, including fingers. All you 9and the child need to do is cry in pain: that will teach the dog that he or she has bitten too hard and hurt you; that was not the purpose, and that is how the dog will learn to avoid doing it.

    If you spend time several times a day teaching/playing with your puppy you'll see a great response, and you'll have very soon a reasonably obedient puppy, and a great friend. Then he'll become a teenager and all that training will seem to have gone through the window: remain consistent, always gentle, this will pass and she'll be back to the reasonably obedient dog quickly. This is usually when people put them in rescue, because they don't recognise the teenage syndrome.

    Having said all that, a 4 yr old is not a good age for you to have a dog, not so much because of the dog but because of the child: the child will initially see the dog as a toy, and may hurt her; Ask a rescue centre and they'll tell you more, as again many dogs are there BECAUSE there was a young child and the owners didn't protect the dog as they should have.
    If you wait a couple of years (or 3) you will be a lot more successful, and your child will be able to take responsibility for the dog as well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Saint-Just View Post
    A couple of things:
    Existing dog breeds are the result of deliberate selection to enhance certain traits as dogs were bred for a purpose. Most terriers's was to hunt and go to the ground, and to rid their place of vermin. As a result, they are feisty, prey-driven and not very good at taking instructions. "Lassie" or "Rin Tin Tin" they are not. JR are fantastic little dogs, but you have to keep this in mind, as getting her (easier than 'him') to obey simple commands will take some (fun) work, especially if a squirrel (or anything, really) appears in her eye field.

    Puppies need to chew. Give her a suitable toy, adapted to her size (NEVER an old shoe!!!). But she will bite anything, including fingers. All you 9and the child need to do is cry in pain: that will teach the dog that he or she has bitten too hard and hurt you; that was not the purpose, and that is how the dog will learn to avoid doing it.

    If you spend time several times a day teaching/playing with your puppy you'll see a great response, and you'll have very soon a reasonably obedient puppy, and a great friend. Then he'll become a teenager and all that training will seem to have gone through the window: remain consistent, always gentle, this will pass and she'll be back to the reasonably obedient dog quickly. This is usually when people put them in rescue, because they don't recognise the teenage syndrome.

    Having said all that, a 4 yr old is not a good age for you to have a dog, not so much because of the dog but because of the child: the child will initially see the dog as a toy, and may hurt her; Ask a rescue centre and they'll tell you more, as again many dogs are there BECAUSE there was a young child and the owners didn't protect the dog as they should have.
    If you wait a couple of years (or 3) you will be a lot more successful, and your child will be able to take responsibility for the dog as well.
    This 100%. ^^^

    I ask people if they are prepared to have a pup bite their children. Often done with no malice intended by the pup, it’s how they behave with their siblings and peers. Also very young children do not understand that a pup isn’t a plaything for them.
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    Got 2 Jack Russell cross rescue dogs. 2 very different dogs, 1 is a Jack Russell and we think Shar-Pei, looks a little bit like a Staffie, a very chilled dog, but a bit boisterous when playing, though he is young. The other, a Jack Russell/Cocker Spaniel, again fairly young, is very hyper, high maintenance and needy, not to mention barky, i think that's the Jack Russell in him, but he is lovely

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    Some positivity towards the Jack ! I know they can be feisty but that’s part of their character, they are not boring dogs.

    Great comments thanks for replying, we would be getting a puppy not a rescue, we have had rescue dogs in the past but not with a young child!

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    We have two Jack Russell's , and they are very loyal intelligent dogs . They do need plenty of exercise which can also benefit the owner .

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr G Imp View Post
    Some positivity towards the Jack ! I know they can be feisty but that’s part of their character, they are not boring dogs.

    Great comments thanks for replying, we would be getting a puppy not a rescue, we have had rescue dogs in the past but not with a young child!
    Don't dismiss totally a rescue dog if you are fortunate enough to find a well socialised with gentle natured temperament. As SJ has pointed out, pups are extremely hard work and with a young child even more attention and dedication is required on your part to ensure both learn to respect each other.

    Working / hunting breeds require good training / routines / plenty of interaction / re-direction to burn off energy and exhaust their minds, and puppies will be extremely hard work (require plenty of your time) in my experience (gun dogs mainly).

    If you want feisty / character, energy etc, as suggested by SJ, leave it for another couple of years at least, especially if going down the puppy route.

    Otherwise look at rescue would be my current suggestion, there just may be a dog out there who gets "lucky".

    I'm sure there will be plenty more rescues over the coming months, in light of current economic pressures. Worthy of consideration at least.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chinnock View Post
    Don't dismiss totally a rescue dog if you are fortunate enough to find a well socialised with gentle natured temperament. As SJ has pointed out, pups are extremely hard work and with a young child even more attention and dedication is required on your part to ensure both learn to respect each other.

    Working / hunting breeds require good training / routines / plenty of interaction / re-direction to burn off energy and exhaust their minds, and puppies will be extremely hard work (require plenty of your time) in my experience (gun dogs mainly).

    If you want feisty / character, energy etc, as suggested by SJ, leave it for another couple of years at least, especially if going down the puppy route.

    Otherwise look at rescue would be my current suggestion, there just may be a dog out there who gets "lucky".

    I'm sure there will be plenty more rescues over the coming months, in light of current economic pressures. Worthy of consideration at least.
    I will add that rescue services are extremely experienced and will not let you have a dog if they think it is not suitable for your child, so you are taking fewer chances than with a puppy. And don't worry about bonding, it will become YOUR dog in no time at all: the centre will not let you have a dog that needs to get its confidence back with a young child.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Saint-Just View Post
    I will add that rescue services are extremely experienced and will not let you have a dog if they think it is not suitable for your child, so you are taking fewer chances than with a puppy. And don't worry about bonding, it will become YOUR dog in no time at all: the centre will not let you have a dog that needs to get its confidence back with a young child.
    Good point.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Saint-Just View Post
    I will add that rescue services are extremely experienced and will not let you have a dog if they think it is not suitable for your child, so you are taking fewer chances than with a puppy. And don't worry about bonding, it will become YOUR dog in no time at all: the centre will not let you have a dog that needs to get its confidence back with a young child.
    From my experience with dogs trust, they will not give you any dog at all with young kids, presumably to cover their backsides, even the most docile dogs say kids minimum of secondary school age. We got a dog from them as a pup back in 2008 before we had kids, lost him a couple of years ago and when we were ready for a new dog, they wouldn't even entertain the idea with 6 & 8 yr old kids.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brighty View Post
    From my experience with dogs trust, they will not give you any dog at all with young kids, presumably to cover their backsides, even the most docile dogs say kids minimum of secondary school age. We got a dog from them as a pup back in 2008 before we had kids, lost him a couple of years ago and when we were ready for a new dog, they wouldn't even entertain the idea with 6 & 8 yr old kids.
    I think their attitude with this is both sensible and kind to the dogs. Many dogs pay a high price if parents are careless with dogs around children.
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    We have just got (a couple of months ago) a long legged long haired JRT called George who is now c. 16 months old. We got him from a front line worker who was struggling to give him the time needed. Both the wife and I have worked from home all the way through lockdown and it would appear we are going to continue to work from home for the foreseeable and we have a 15 year old boy at home too. In the past we have had border terriers - one from a puppy and one from age 5 who was a rescue.

    George is a great natured dog but I would echo some of the points above - he is very lively, easily distracted and full of energy. He loves swimming, chasing a ball and generally playing - we are currently walking him 3 times a day, 2 lots of 20 - 30 minutes and c. 60 minutes in the evening. We have just had a session with a dog whisperer and are now going through a transition period with George to establish his appropriate place in the "family" pack as it would appear he was significantly indulged in his previous home. The ambition is to work with George so he walks without issue on the lead and develop a perfect recall - its good at the moment but he is easily distracted.

    Wouldn't change any of this for the world but in my (limited) experience George has all the terrier traits on steroids and is more of a handful than the borders we had, and as fast as any small dog I have seen!!!! Not trying to put you off, George gives so much back but there are lower maintenance family dogs out there :)
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    Quote Originally Posted by tintin View Post
    We have just got (a couple of months ago) a long legged long haired JRT called George who is now c. 16 months old. We got him from a front line worker who was struggling to give him the time needed. Both the wife and I have worked from home all the way through lockdown and it would appear we are going to continue to work from home for the foreseeable and we have a 15 year old boy at home too. In the past we have had border terriers - one from a puppy and one from age 5 who was a rescue.

    George is a great natured dog but I would echo some of the points above - he is very lively, easily distracted and full of energy. He loves swimming, chasing a ball and generally playing - we are currently walking him 3 times a day, 2 lots of 20 - 30 minutes and c. 60 minutes in the evening. We have just had a session with a dog whisperer and are now going through a transition period with George to establish his appropriate place in the "family" pack as it would appear he was significantly indulged in his previous home. The ambition is to work with George so he walks without issue on the lead and develop a perfect recall - its good at the moment but he is easily distracted.

    Wouldn't change any of this for the world but in my (limited) experience George has all the terrier traits on steroids and is more of a handful than the borders we had, and as fast as any small dog I have seen!!!! Not trying to put you off, George gives so much back but there are lower maintenance family dogs out there :)
    That's very interesting and echoes some of the other posts. So glad you are persevering with the little chap, he is lucky to have you.
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    A Jack Russell is a very energetic dog...the most important factor with this breed will be to keep it exercised and train it well. My ex in-laws had a Jack Russell that wasn't trained...it was an utter nightmare and I hated the thing. It was horrendous to walk on a lead and you didn't dare let it off otherwise it would probably be down a rabbit hole never to be seen again. With a breed like this, I'd be avoiding rescue dogs like the plague.

    From my past experience, I'd never go near the breed again and would choose something with an easier temprament like a Cavalier King Charles or Cockapoo.
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    My dad has a Jack Russel who is an absolute soft shyte.. but ye gods he is a wall of muscle. Also likes to howl along to wind instruments which puts the kibosh on him listening to any kind of classical music

    Lovely temperament, you need to be quite strong to walk him though, and loves to shoot of into undergrowth to try and kill things. We've never managed to curb the hunter instinct.
    Very people friendly and non aggressive but he has a pair of jaws on him, I often engage in a bit of a play scrap with him and would note that if he sunk his teeth into a kid it would be big trouble.




    I have a maltese shihtzu cross called mavis, who by comparison id trust with a 4 year old. Bit nippy when play fighting and accidentally catches you but the comparison between her jaws and a JR is JCB vs tweezers.

    hope that helps.

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    Quote Originally Posted by verv View Post
    My dad has a Jack Russel who is an absolute soft shyte.. but ye gods he is a wall of muscle. Also likes to howl along to wind instruments which puts the kibosh on him listening to any kind of classical music

    Lovely temperament, you need to be quite strong to walk him though, and loves to shoot of into undergrowth to try and kill things. We've never managed to curb the hunter instinct.
    Very people friendly and non aggressive but he has a pair of jaws on him, I often engage in a bit of a play scrap with him and would note that if he sunk his teeth into a kid it would be big trouble.




    I have a maltese shihtzu cross called mavis, who by comparison id trust with a 4 year old. Bit nippy when play fighting and accidentally catches you but the comparison between her jaws and a JR is JCB vs tweezers.

    hope that helps.
    That is one super tough looking animal
    When I was a lot younger I worked on a farm and their choice of dog/s was always Jack Russell - fearless, great guard dogs, ratters and super smart - could anticipate where the tractor and trailer wheels were and where they were going. They had a lot of territory to run around in and expend some of their energy.

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    I grew up with JRT's as my mum and dad had a stint of breeding them from a bitch from a working line. We had four at one point and my memories are of intensely loyal, friendly and energetic dogs with the propensity to have mad moments, despite extensive efforts to train them. One such mad moment had one of them sinking their teeth into the bridge of my nose because she got excited about a cat outside. Another had one of them sinking her teeth into the heel of a neighbours child as she ran past. And another one had all four of them scrapping whilst on their leads and continuing to fight even though I had hoisted them into a nearby river. The prevailing thought is that they are not a suitable breed for a young child. When my ex partner suggested getting a dog when our children were young, I mistakenly left the choice up to her and she bought a Springer Spaniel, also from a working line of dogs. Madness. She was given away after constantly growling at our children and almost biting my ex. The next pooch was a Cavachon. She turned out to be the perfect choice. Even tempered, friendly, non-shedding and a delight to take on daily walks, albeit her fur needed regular trimming to avoid her becoming a mud-ball.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jmarchitect View Post
    I grew up with JRT's as my mum and dad had a stint of breeding them from a bitch from a working line. We had four at one point and my memories are of intensely loyal, friendly and energetic dogs with the propensity to have mad moments, despite extensive efforts to train them. One such mad moment had one of them sinking their teeth into the bridge of my nose because she got excited about a cat outside. Another had one of them sinking her teeth into the heel of a neighbours child as she ran past. And another one had all four of them scrapping whilst on their leads and continuing to fight even though I had hoisted them into a nearby river. The prevailing thought is that they are not a suitable breed for a young child. When my ex partner suggested getting a dog when our children were young, I mistakenly left the choice up to her and she bought a Springer Spaniel, also from a working line of dogs. Madness. She was given away after constantly growling at our children and almost biting my ex. The next pooch was a Cavachon. She turned out to be the perfect choice. Even tempered, friendly, non-shedding and a delight to take on daily walks, albeit her fur needed regular trimming to avoid her becoming a mud-ball.
    100% agree with this about the JRT and springer spaniel...I would say both breeds are unsuitable to be around children.

    The dog I was most pleasantly surprised about was a staffordshire bull terrier. Someone at work used to bring hers in and it was the nicest, most gentle dog I've seen.

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    Not much I can add to the thread. Our JR has been great fun, had her since she was 9 months old. Very keen hunter, loves to go down burrows and hard to control when in full flight. But she's also very soft, loves to be cuddled and good with children and adults. The other day she escaped the garden and spent a crazy hour charging around the woods behind us exploring the many badger setts. Came back only when exhausted and needing a very large drink; I had to remove six ticks. Bosses our staffie-collie cross, see below.


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    Jack Russells are great if you want a small dog but in my experience they can be very sharp.

    I wouldn't trust one around small children unless it was very well trained and even then when the prey drive kicks in all bets are off.

    Smashing for an experienced or older owner - with small children I could never be sure.
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    My patterdale,this breed will really test ones metal

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    We had Bertie for 17 years. He was my Mum's dog but she couldn't really control him, it took my firm hand to do that, although I was not living with them for most of the time, he knew he had to do what I told him.

    He was the most intelligent dog we've ever owned, was great fun and loved adults. He absolutely detested children and was very aggressive towards them. Food was the only thing that could break that spell, and once the food was eaten, you could see him switch back into "there's a child mode."

    Mum had promised to have him trained and socialised and of course never did. So his bad behaviour was entirely her fault, not the dog's. BUT you do hear of a lot of attacks and bites on children from Jacks and personally, if I had a 4 year old, I would not be buying a Jack Russell.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bonzodog View Post
    My patterdale,this breed will really test ones metal
    Not sure how to break this to you, but I'm pretty sure that's a honey badger.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bonzodog View Post
    My patterdale,this breed will really test ones metal
    Whatever he or she is looking at needs to get away, and the quicker the better!
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    Quote Originally Posted by hogthrob View Post
    Not sure how to break this to you, but I'm pretty sure that's a honey badger.
    Lol ,you could well be right

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bonzodog View Post
    Lol ,you could well be right
    Nah, honey badger wouldn’t stand a chance. Chuck Norris of the dog world.
    'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Neil.C View Post
    Jack Russells are great if you want a small dog but in my experience they can be very sharp.

    I wouldn't trust one around small children unless it was very well trained and even then when the prey drive kicks in all bets are off.

    Smashing for an experienced or older owner - with small children I could never be sure.
    I’m with Neil on this. I have been a dog owner for as long as I can remember. When I have been out walking my dogs (Bull Terriers), the only dog ever to cause any problems has been a Jack. Also I just dont think their temperament can be trusted 100% around small children. I have had friends who have had to let them go because of this. Must say they have never bitten their kids, but simply growled at them. For me thats a no no with small children.

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    As far as rescues go, don’t rule them out per se.

    Our first dog of the 4 we now have was from a rescue litter. The owner was too elderly & infirm to cope with the unexpected litter due so the bitch was temporary re-homed at local rescue centre till pups weaned. We got to pick from the litter of very diverse pups which you would not have believed were related. We collected her at 8 weeks, Molly, a real Heinz 57 variety bitch. Nearly 14 years later still going strong with no health issues bar going a bit blind and deaf.

    Our next dog was a rescue puppy from same centre - Second Chance Kennels in Fife. A 4 month old Pedegree Chocolate Lab whose owners had just had a tragic family circumstance which meant they could not de devote the necessary time to Monty. We got him just ahead of local police dog squad who had eyes him up as a recruit. He is now 12 1/2 and still going after removal of small football sized tumor and last September a pacemaker operation. A sweeter dog you could not find, though daft as a brush and would have made a rubbish Polis dug.

    Very glad we had insurance for him!

    The latest additions were from friends whose labradoodle and poodle had an unexpected “special cuddle” resulting in a litter of 10, all dogs, 5 black 5 white. We got one of each, Milo & Beau. Not really rescues but in that vein with added advantage we knew their parents to be very good natured.

    A good rescue centre won’t let you away with an unsuitable dog. It’s more of an interview and home inspection of you to make sure you measure up!

    Good luck in your search!


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    We have two Jack Russell terriers. The oldest we had as a puppy when our youngest was about four years old. Got him from a well respected jack breeder near Newbury. He was brilliant with the children. Now also have a little girl jack who is 1 1/2 who is a real darling. Really intelligent and loving dogs.

    They are very wilful though so need a firm hand. Also they need a lot of physical and also mental stimulation.

    Both of them have a very keen prey drive, especially the little one.

    Like all dogs a lot comes down to training. Would never be without one now.


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    Cavalier King Charles spaniel. Gorgeous dogs and probably the safest around kids I can think of.

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    I agree that the dog will need training properly, especially the Jack Russell - it wouldn’t have to be left at home, so that’s a real positive - one thing that dogs need is company !

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    Dogs are like people. Every one is different. I love dogs but wouldn't have another. I just "borrow" them now! Less stressful and much cheaper! Jack Russel? Ours was a terror, not a terrier but totally loveable! What a character!

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    I’ve got a rescue JRT, he had been in the rescue centre for eighteen months when he adopted us, fourteen now best dog I’ve ever had.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RustyBin5 View Post
    Cavalier King Charles spaniel. Gorgeous dogs and probably the safest around kids I can think of.
    Agree!

    Gratuituos Cavalier King Charles puppy and Rolex picture...


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    Quote Originally Posted by Christian View Post
    Agree!

    Gratuituos Cavalier King Charles puppy and Rolex picture...

    Oh my god. Gorgeous

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