Re: Jack Russells
[Re: vegasjim]
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04/18/19 11:06 PM
04/18/19 11:06 PM
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Consider going to a rescue shelter and tell the folks you are looking for a dog to be your companion in the Out-of-Doors. Don't say hunt or trap or you will probably be shown the door. Be patient and wait for a good candidate. Some (all) of the best dogs I ever owned had 1 thing above their average kennel mates. They were smart and could learn. Be it Yak (German Hunt) , Fox, Welsh, Irish, Airedale, Patterdale Terrier,,,, Lab, Walker, B&T, Redbone, Bluetick hound, Brittany, Golden Retriever, German Shorthaired Pointer,,,,,,,, I owned them all at one time and there were more dumb ones than I care to remember. Breed was less important than brains when hunting , bolting, and finding game came into play. The folks at the shelter, if there is any reality in them at all, will know a smart dog after a few days (week) of care. May not be the friendliest or prettiest but they will know by its mannerisms. You can get a young adult if you want and skip the puppy problems. Most folks now-a-days are more interested in selling pups than keeping track of their genetics and culling the dummies and non performers so beware. Don't sell the mongrels short as I have seen and been around some special mixed breeds that were well worth feeding, wearing my collar and keeping. Sorry i can't comment on owning a Russell (smaller version of a Fox Terrier), But I have went to the Terrier trials here in Norfolk for several years (mostly all Russells) and the winners are not the best hunters when you visit with the owners (hunters). What ever you choose, establish a relationship and give them the chance to learn by repetition...... and enjoy the right one.
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Re: Jack Russells
[Re: vegasjim]
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04/18/19 11:33 PM
04/18/19 11:33 PM
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Jack's are wonderful companions and if you get one, be prepared to spend a lot of time together as they will demand it. There's also a good chance that your life will revolve around the dog and not the other way around. I always said I wouldn't give my little guy up for a million bucks or pay a plug nickel for another one.
Last edited by 20scout; 04/19/19 09:35 AM. Reason: Reworded it
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Re: Jack Russells
[Re: vegasjim]
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04/19/19 09:31 AM
04/19/19 09:31 AM
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Balls of fire. Never seen a calm one. Seem to be smart dogs.
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You have to remember that 1 out of 3 Democratic Voters is just as dumb as the other two.
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