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Jack Russells

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    #32
    Zapperzy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,524 ✭✭✭Zapperzy


    magnumlady wrote: »
    Thanks for all the advice, we went to the local dog shelter last week and saw this guy:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/magnumlady/4733409687/
    He's settled in really well, it's like he's been here forever.
    I think maybe he's a cross breed, because he's very calm and quiet (at the moment).
    Thanks again.

    Ah he's a cutey alright! :D Out of interest where did you get him, was it the pound in drumcliff or sligo animal rescue? If it was the pound make sure he's been seen by a vet since you've had him as I don't think he vaccinates dogs down there, and unfortunately the pound is a breeding grounds for diseases.


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    #33
    magnumlady
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    I got him from the pound in Drumcliff, had been in touch with Sligo Animal rescue, but they never got back to me.
    The pound give them all the vaccinations except Kennel cough, which he's having this week.
    They also micro chip them and give a dog licence.


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    #34
    Zapperzy
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    magnumlady wrote: »
    I got him from the pound in Drumcliff, had been in touch with Sligo Animal rescue, but they never got back to me.
    The pound give them all the vaccinations except Kennel cough, which he's having this week.
    They also micro chip them and give a dog licence.

    Must be only recently he's started doing that, fair play to him for microchipping Iv never heard of a pound microchipping dogs that pass through. Wish you all the best with him, he's looks adorable! :D


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    #35
    Jackasaurus rex
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    Rabbitandcavy wrote: »
    A lot of websites online are American and their JRTs are different, they seem to have different temps and look different. I am on a dog forum and most of the Americans wouldn't touch a JRT because they have a reputation for being stubborn, visicous, way too high energy, not suitable for young children, not suitable to live with other dogs or children. While in Ireland, most of the JRTs I have met have been lovely, fairly quiet and most of the JRT owners seem to be little old ladies.

    American

    jack-russell-terrier-0014.jpg

    Irish

    jack_russell_terrier.jpg

    I have a dog that is about 3/4 Jack Russell and a 1/4 mixed bred and she is lovely, she is hyper but very shy. She is very submissive to us, and very scared of strangers that come to the house.

    Is that your one in the picture? she is a ringer for my lad


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    #36
    magnumlady
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    Zapperzy wrote: »
    Must be only recently he's started doing that, fair play to him for microchipping Iv never heard of a pound microchipping dogs that pass through. Wish you all the best with him, he's looks adorable! :D

    Thanks. Aparently they chip and vaccinate them all. I thought that was great. We just had to register our details with the microchip website.


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    #37
    suraheg
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    I have an awesome female jack russell! I think it's all about how you bring them up. I'm a vet nurse and have met a LOT of snappy jrt's but the majority of them haven't been socialised properly with people or other animals. Ours loves people, other dogs, cats and rabbits! As long as she/he's well socialised, excercised and treated well they can become great pets!


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    #38
    rainbowtrout
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    I have two jack russells and they are always up to something. They are both trained and love going to training. They pick things up very fast. They do need a lot of exercise and can be quite yappy when someone passes my window.

    Also while I was up on a ladder painting the house last week I heard a small thump down below and was amazed to see Norman (the one on the left in the pic) standing on the drive. He had somehow managed to open the window, push it out and climb out!


    http://www.flickr.com/photos/karlachameleon/3658397726/in/set-72157614693711401/

    They are great dogs, very clever and I wouldn't trade them for any other breed. Both of mine came from shelters so they weren't without their problems when I got them but they have responded brilliantly. The house is empty when they're not around


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    #39
    LisaO
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    Small dogs with big personality and attitude. Arthur is 13 now but still full of life and bounce. He's very vocal but it's all just noise. He absolutely loves everyone - kids, adults, other dogs (except ours :confused: he can be a bit posessive & jealous of "his" people). He even gets on with our cats but would chase a strange one & I wouldn't trust him with our rabbits or chickens & ducks.


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