jack russell - Page 2

Margaret Pilkington · 23-07-2009, 22:07

We have had two Jack Russell Terriers, and they were/are intelligent and friendly dogs.......they get a bit grumpy as they get older(don't we all?)but they are lovable and fun too.
If the children are taught to respect the animal then there should not be a problem....and both of mine got on well with other dogs.......I have cats too, and neither of them have tried to chase or bully the cats......quite the reverse.....the cats rule the roost.

I'm with Glasgow Guy on this one.

cashman · 23-07-2009, 22:27

with glasgow guy n margaret p on this, any dog can be a danger though if brought up with a cretin, simple as.

shillelagh · 23-07-2009, 22:40

didnt realise there were two posts the same .. this one here and the one in anything goes .. i stuck my answer in that one!!!!

katex · 23-07-2009, 22:46

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Originally Posted by cashman

with glasgow guy n margaret p on this, any dog can be a danger though if brought up with a cretin, simple as.

Think we have all agreed on this point Cashy, but put it in proper English like ...

spex357 · 23-07-2009, 22:47

My Albert is my best friend and certainly stubborn, i wouldnt say aggresive unless poked in the eye or wound up. He needs a walk every day and if for some reason it doesnt happen he will be cheesed off and will go to bed early in a sulk. If you then go to work for the day leaving him at home he will ruin something if he has no toys to take it out on. I walk him daily through a herd of bullocks, at first on the lead but now i can let him go on his own, he pays them no attention at all. He has been attacked by a bigger dog whilst a puppy and gives them a wide berth if off the lead. If he see's a rabbit he will chase and is quite clever at coraling them, one nip and they are dead and the same for rats, or any other thing he chases if i dont shout "Bert This way" to distract him. I had a girlfriend once who had an old collie dog and Bert would ride her leg until i neutered him but it only took a week for me to get him friends with the cat and they would play and sleep together all the time, i didnt get the same from my Devon girlfriend, hardfaced cow. The Heron that visits my pond has had his arse Russeled but still comes back for more. All i can say is if you have it early enough its down to you how it turns out, a tip for a yappie dog, dont move when someone rings your doorbell or knocks the door wait a second or two before getting up and dont let them follow you to the door. For the jumping up of visitors or kids, tell visitors to ignore the dog, no arm waving or high pitched noises, dont even look at him and he will learn its your friends not he's. My parents had a labby which took the cheek off a young girl my stepmother was caring for, but she was laughing in a high pitch and pulling his ear no excuse but it does happen if no-one is looking out for the situation arising. I have no trouble with bert and kids, he generally has no interest but frantic activity or high pitched noises and i would get hold of him and keep him close, its not worth the risk, especially when you can see he is excited. Let your old dog meet any newcomer out of the house first and walk them home together, move favourite toys out of the way and the bed until he has had a look around and get ready for the new one scent marking, good luck

spex357 · 23-07-2009, 22:56

Strewth look at the time

cashman · 23-07-2009, 22:59

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Think we have all agreed on this point Cashy, but put it in proper English like ...

that is proper english, its in the dictionary.

its also a very apt word fer such folk.

katex · 23-07-2009, 23:10

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Originally Posted by spex357

Strewth look at the time

Pick up yer glass slipper and off up the dancers then ...

Good post by the way about the dogs.

Eric · 24-07-2009, 05:15

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Originally Posted by glasgow guy

I am inclined to say what alot of bollocks but I wont...

haveing been brought up with jack russells and bred them also - in the wrong hands they are as dangerous as any other dog that walks BUT in the correct hands with the correct upbringing and training they are lovely dogs - it is a misconception that they are little ankle biters - obviously the ones you have encountered had a difficult life and were not happy..

pretty much like rottis - they are big scarey devil dogs that shouldnt be out during the day so people will tell you - but in actual fact they are big loveable squidgy faced things - again in the wrong hands they are fearsome beasts..

the point I am trying to make is that any dog can be a loving happy companion in the right hands..

I have a JRT and its the softest thing ever - he is scared of cats and rabbits!...and around my little one who is nearly 2 - well he is scared of little one as he is fed up getting his ears pulled

- its a great laugh for the little one but not for the dog

and for a JRT to be a decent ratter they are best from farm stock when mum and dad would be ratters also - a JRT born in a normal family environment will be no better a ratter than a pekinese..

if you lab is 6 years old and the JRT is 18 months - I would not worry about the lab - as it will put the pup in place as it will be the alpha dog. and also at 18 months - its still young and can easily be trained by a loving owner.

hard hat is on waiting for the replys..

Ok ... agree with a lot of what you have to say .... but I was responding to a specific question, relating to a particular circumstance .... the dog that I am taking care of is aggressive and stubborn; but in a lot of ways she is a little sweetheart .... but you have to agree (or you may not) that having a JRT in your family is a big responsibility ... and hard work. What I find difficult to understand is why people will give away a dog .... I wouldn't part with any of mine for the world .... and if the JRT, Hope, has to stay with me, she will be loved and cared for.

tintin · 24-07-2009, 19:08

thanks for all your replys,not had a chance yet to ask questions about the dog yet properly but will be doing soon,then once i do we will make a decision if its the right dog for us..thanyou all ..Paul ..

lindsay ormerod · 24-07-2009, 19:49

I would take it for a couple of days and see how it goes, my dad had a JRT and it was a lovely dog, very faithful and affectionate, I had no qualms about it being around when my daughter was little. Like others have said it's all down to how it has been raised, and btw Glasgow Guy Eric is doing just fine!

Eric · 25-07-2009, 07:50

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Originally Posted by lindsay ormerod

I would take it for a couple of days and see how it goes, my dad had a JRT and it was a lovely dog, very faithful and affectionate, I had no qualms about it being around when my daughter was little. Like others have said it's all down to how it has been raised, and btw Glasgow Guy Eric is doing just fine!

I betcha that's Eric the cat .....

Oh, and by the way, I'm doing just fine too

Grange · 25-07-2009, 08:25

Our family has a great jack russell...we love it to bits and it loves us all back...unfortunately it wants to fight every other dog in the vicinity...the bigger the other dog the better...but we would not change it for the world....

glasgow guy · 25-07-2009, 19:20

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Originally Posted by lindsay ormerod

I would take it for a couple of days and see how it goes, my dad had a JRT and it was a lovely dog, very faithful and affectionate, I had no qualms about it being around when my daughter was little. Like others have said it's all down to how it has been raised, and btw Glasgow Guy Eric is doing just fine!

good old eric, we were just talking about him the other night too, and we do still miss him - even though he's been gone a loonngg time!.. cracking to see he is on the blag!....he will always be the cat thats remembered for nicking the bread out the asda bags as we put them down in the kitchen..
have you found anything he doesnt eat yet?

and does he still sit on his bum like a drunk leaning against a wall?