Jack Russell pup

Loopie

Hello,

I've always dipped in and out of this section, think a lot of you know what you're talking about so I'm looking for your help!

OK, my parents want to get a dog, a jack Russell to be precise and I've been tasked with finding one. I would love to get a rescue one but mam has specifics - has to be female, has to be a puppy, short legged version. I guess what I'm asking is, if I can't find one from a rescue centre (which is the current stat!) ,where are the places I should look? I'm wary of breeders as I've heard horror stories about the pups. I've never done this before so I'm hoping you can help, put me in the right direction.

Thanks, Loopie

EDIT: I know breeders can't be recommended, and that's fine, I'm just looking for some points to note when looking. Thanks

RICARDO1982

Hi i have had a number of JRT over the years. I recommend buying a pup from a family who keep the mother as a pet, and her and the pups are in the family home, it makes for a better pup when they are handled by humans from a young age and will be more friendly and easier to train. If you can it would be good to see both parents to see their temperament/personality. This is more important that markings/colors/length of legs. As good natured parents usally have good natured pups:) You do not want to buy a pup from someone who has bred them in a barn in the middle of nowhere!I took a pup from a place like this as i could not leave him, it took a a long time for him to come around to my ways, and a lot more work than any other dog i had.... but remember any pup is work! training and teaching them what is yours and what is theirs etc. The teething stage is a pain in the .... but they grow out of it.. GOOD LUCK

mosi

As you have said, a rescue is a far preferable option and it is totally possible to find a pup this way. Take a look at irishanimals.ie in the homes needed section. You can search by location or by breed/type. Here is the link to terriers currently in need of homes, and there are a few JRT pups on here that may be ideal for your parents
http://www.irishanimals.ie/terriers_homes.html

Also, you should contact the rescues directly. There are the larger organisations such as Dogs Trust or DSPCA and there are also plenty of smaller rescues trying to rehome dogs. Some of them can be found here
http://www.irishanimals.ie/general/index.html
Pets Ireland also has listings of dogs in need of homes
http://petsireland.invisionzone.com

You could also contact the rescues and tell them what you are looking for. If they don't have a female JRT pup today, they may well have one next week! Overall, it would be far better to wait a little while until the right pup is available from rescue than to go and buy one.
Also, there are plenty of lovely young adults out there in need of homes, and these dogs are often easier to take on than a pup so maybe see if your parents would consider that. Also, a young adult will already be spayed so they don't have to worry about getting this done later on. Maybe after they have looked at the above websites they will see how adorable the adult dogs are.
Either way, if they still want a pup, they should not find it too difficult to find one from a rescue.

However, if you do decide to buy - and I would only suggest you do this as a very last resort - contact the Kennel Club or Breed Society so as to be directed to a reputable breeder.
There is a Jack Russell Terrier Club of Ireland, their contact details can be found on the IKC website
http://ikc.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=17&Itemid=32

Whatever you do, please do not buy one off any of the classified ad websites. JRTs are popular puppy farm dogs so you could easily inadvertently end up supporting this practice - puppy farmers are very good at making themselves look legit by placing the pup in a family environment for the sale, saying it is IKC registered, putting up nice pics etc. I'm not saying that everyone who advertises this way is doing this but for me, the risks would be far too great to use this option.

Best of luck in your search and keep us posted on how you get on

timshel.

try these guys http://www.dogsindistressforum.org/viewforum.php?f=7&sid=93a9456eed50d1e353152e33559268a1

they always have jrt pups. i have worked with these in the past and found them to be brilliant. couldnt recommend them highly enough

Zapperzy

12 week old female jrt pup here http://www.sligococo.ie/Services/Environment/adopt%20a%20dog/Name,20181,en.html

angelfire9

I rescued a JRT for my parents in December largely as a rat catcher

He was badly neglected poor sod about 2 years old and not terribly well socialised

In the 3 months they have had him he has come on in leaps and bounds and has the run of the house and the garden now

I wouldn't confine myself to a puppy a dog that is 12-24 months is still perfectly trainable (if that's the right word?)

JRT's are very clever and will pick up instructions very quickly

Jack (the parent's dog) can sit & beg & roll over now
When they got him he was the shyest
Though i confess he is alot quicker to do it when he spots a treat in store :rolleyes:


Note to self most post before & after pictures
His coat is almost 100% now thankfully he was a right looking yoke at Christmas with the bald patches you'd hardly notice them now

Neurilemma

Hi, I hope this may be the Forum to inquire about Black and Tan Jack Russell pups. We are looking for a female and, please God, tail undocked. Our great pet passed away recently after a wonderful life.

I'd be grateful for your help.

Loopie

Thanks for everyone for replying.

We've had JRT's before, so we know what we're dealing with. But haven't had one as a puppy in over 20 years, so there should be interesting times ahead. Mam isn't overly fussy and would definitely prefer one from a rescue centre than a bought one.

We won't be getting it for a couple of months but I'll post back and let you all know how we get on - will put a pic of the munchkin up!

Thanks again,

Loopie

Daisy!

Ah if this was a few weeks ago I'd have had 5 female pups I could have shown you ...my parents JRT had 8 puppies!!:eek: All gone to new homes now though. It's a quiet house again.

Best of luck, they're such brilliant dogs! My own JRT is a nutter and breaks my heart on a daily basis but I wouldn't be without him