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Many may know the breed of Jack Russell Terriers (JRT’s)
from Eddie on Frasier or Wishbone on PBS. These adorable dogs have made this
breed loveable to the public. However there are MANY considerations to keep in
mind before adding this breed to your home. JRT’s NEED a job. Let me say that
again. Jack Russell Terriers NEED (must have, no way around it) a job. This is
a very active breed, that must have both mental and physical stimulation or
they will turn into a terror (I wonder if that is where terrier came from). But
why then do Eddie and Wishbone seem like such calm well behaved dogs? It’s
because they have trainers and full time jobs. Without such we may never have
met these two loveable dogs!
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| I need lots of exercise! Look at all that energy! (Image Source) |
So why do people own JRT’s if they are so crazy and
destructive? It is because they can be a lot of fun and if you are high energy
family and have an idea of jobs and the desire to continue training this could
be an excellent match for you. As a side note even with a job and training it
is probably best to not leave this breed unattended in a fenced in yard. They
are notorious diggers and could destroy your yard very quickly.
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| Wishbone from the PBS show helped make this breed very popular! (Image Source) |
Overall JRT’s tend to be quite healthy. There are a couple
of ocular diseases that need to be screened by breeders. These include glaucoma
and progressive retinal atrophy. We will touch on these conditions in future
blog posts.
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| Lots of mischief can hide behind these cute little faces! (Image Source) |
This is a spunky and fun loving breed and if you are ready
to give them a job and a lot of exercise they will give you hours of
entertainment and laughter. It is strongly recommended to enroll them in training
courses as soon as you can. This will also help socialize them with other
people and dogs which is very important. For more information on this breed,
please view the following websites here and here.
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