Jack Russellls - tell me all about them pls

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This is all just a thought at the moment but, I like to be prepared. A very good friend is planning a litter of pups from her little JR, a mating with another JR of very similar type. She is hoping for a small litter of rough coated pups and already has potential homes (subject to vetting) secured. Ive never had a Jack before and tbh, never been overly keen, however, friends bitch is the nicest little dog you could wish to meet. Super obedient, great with kids etc and a cracking looking little girl. Ive always told friend I would take the dog if she ever needed to rehome and would love a pup if they turn out like the mum. So, all being well, pups are due end of August and I have first choice of any dog pups if I want to go ahead. I have 2 Ess 3 and 2 yrs old and an older IWS (who tbh is nearing the end of his time with us, he is an old man now, fit and well but the maths says he doesnt have much time left :( I work mornings only and am at home all afternoon, when Im at the yard Hubby is at home. I am thinking that a smaller dog, as we're getting older is the way forward but still want something with character and up to good walks etc. The pup would also become the lorry dog, accompanying me on trips to the woods, he would have to stay in the lorry if Im riding alone (obv not in this weather) but if OH comes along he would be out walking with us. Do you think a Jack would fit in to this set up, what particular issues do I need to be aware of? Thanks guys
 
Sounds like a lovely set-up and JRTs have character in the bagful.
While the dam is lovely I would try and meet the sire too if you can - Mum might be lovely but she is only part of the equation - you can breed like to like and still get a throwback to the grandparents on either side, or the male might be drivier/more energetic.
They can be prone to slipping/luxating patella (that's the three-legged hop/skip/jump they do) and try to treat your pup like a big dog (because that's what they are, in their heads!) and don't ignore bolshy behaviour.
 
You should note, tho that the three-leg-run is very common in the smaller mini jacks, Id say 80-90 % of them do it. It doesn't get worse or anything as they get older, our 2 14yr olds have done it all their lives
They come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, from little barrels on stumpy legs to tall and rangy. rough and smooth. many colours, white black tan or a mixture of two or three of the colours. quiet and noisy, fierce and placid.
The only generalisation you can make are all are great characters- strong willed, independent active little dogs, who need a firm consistent trainer, and not too much 'cutchy-coo my little darling...@
 
thank you both, that tends to reinforce my opinion of them, I am well aware of the "little dog syndrome" :) It seems to apply to small ponies too, my shetland causes far more hassle than either of my 2 bigger chaps have ever done! My friends little dog is so "not typical" of the breed, she is such an easy going little thing I have never seen her put a paw wrong. I do know the dog involved, he belongs to another friend and again, is such an easy going little chap. How soon can you tell whether the pups have inherited the same temperament, or can you not, is it more a case of how they are brought up by their human?
 
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