Jack Russel standard size

[Cinnamontoast]

Someone I know is looking for a JRT pup. I want to ensure he gets something with a really lovely temperament. He would like a largish type. Any recommendations? It would be helpful were there a litter in Herts, Watford area if poss. Obvioulsy, they will travel if necessary.

 

[Ranyhyn]

When you say largish are you talking parsons type - like Roly (ish)

Or longer legged trad jack like Lil?

 

[Cinnamontoast]

Longer legged trad. Gorgeous dogs, btw!

 

[Ranyhyn]

Thanks I love the bones of them

Well when purchasing both dogs I had to sift through lots of those (IMO) poor bent leg types. I also wanted both parents to be pets rather than workers, although Roly was bought from a farm his parents didn't work per se.
I think this and a family setting in both cases, helped them be really well rounded jacks. Of course they are not perfect but by and large, I can trust them to never fight, snap or be yappy. Which were all things I was worried about when choosing a jack.

Lil came from a family in Hereford, Roly from the Rhondda valleys neither were breeders, just people who had had litters. It's a little frowned upon I know, but I didn't want to go down the pedigree/parsons line so that's what happened.

My only advice, try for slightly older puppies. Roly was brought home too early (7-8 weeks) and Lil was about 11-12 weeks.

He is the oddest little critter going

 

[irish_only]

Try the National Working Terrier Federation http://www.terrierwork.com/
Jack Russel Terrier club GB jackrussellgb.co.uk
or Fell and Moorland Terrier Club. Most of them list litters due, and you will be able to find a show quality JR with lovely straight limbs, and the breeders will know what height the pups will grow to.

 

[Cinnamontoast]

Thanks I love the bones of them

Lil came from a family in Hereford, Roly from the Rhondda valleys neither were breeders, just people who had had litters.
My only advice, try for slightly older puppies. Roly was brought home too early (7-8 weeks) and Lil was about 11-12 weeks.

He is the oddest little critter going

My first two (liver and white in sig) were from Hereford: the OH is from there and wanted that particular size and shape like his childhood dog. They were 7 weeks when we got them, easiest dogs I've ever encountered!

Try the National Working Terrier Federation http://www.terrierwork.com/
Jack Russel Terrier club GB jackrussellgb.co.uk
or Fell and Moorland Terrier Club.

Thanks, will pass on the links.

 

[Ranyhyn]

Ha maybe it's just Roly then lol!!!! )