The Jack Russell Terrier

Catherine Romaine Brown

Description

Known for its hunting skills and endless energy, the Jack Russell Terrier is absolutely a breed apart. In addition to discussion of the breed's development and working history, this book will serve as a new owner's reference, with guidance on care, feeding and training the companion dog.
Foreword.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

1. The Jack Russell Terrier: Is It the Right Breed for You?

2. A Brief History of the Jack Russell Terrier.

3. The Official Breed Standard with Interpretation.

4. Finding the Jack Russell Terrier for You.

5. Living with a Jack Russell Terrier.

6. Keeping Your JRT Happy and Healthy.

7. Caring for the Jack Russell Terrier.

8. Grooming the Jack Russell Terrier.

9. Showing the Jack Russell Terrier.

10. Hunting, Performance Activities and Other Fun Things.

11. The Behavior and Training of Your Jack Russell Terrier.

12. What You Should Know About Breeding.

13. Special Care for the Older Dog.

14. The Breed Club of America.

15. Headliners.

Appendix A: The Jack Russell Terrier Club of America's Breeder's Code of Ethics.

Appendix B: Jack Russell Terrier Clubs of the World.

Appendix C: Jack Russell Terrier Club of America--Affiliated Clubs.

Appendix D: The Jack Russell Terrier Club of America's Judges and Hunting Certificates.

Appendix E: Resources.

Index.

Sujets

• Dogs
• Pets
• Breeds

Informations

• Publié par: Turner Publishing Company
• Date de parution: 21 avril 2008
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780470331002
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 3 Mo

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THE J ACK R USSELL T ERRIER

Courageous Companion
C ATHERINE R OMAINE B ROWN
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Copyright 1999 Catherine Romaine Brown
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MACMILLAN is a registered trademark of Macmillan, Inc. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication

Brown, Catherine Romaine
The Jack Russell terrier: courageous companion / Catherine Romaine Brown.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 171) and index.
ISBN 0-87605-195-6
1. Jack Russell terrier. 1. Title.
SF429J27B764 1999
636.755-dc21
98-11631

CIP

Manufactured in the United States of America
10 9 8 7 6 5

Cover and book design by George J. McKeon
Dedication
This book is dedicated to Nester Acorn of Treetop. Nester started my love for Jack Russell Terriers.
Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. T HE J ACK R USSELL T ERRIER : I S I T T HE R IGHT B REED FOR Y OU ?

Characteristics of the Jack Russell Terrier

How I Fell for the Jack Russell

What You See Might Not Be What You Get

2. A B RIEF H ISTORY OF THE J ACK R USSELL T ERRIER

The Legacy of Parson John Russell

The Development of Today s Jack Russell Terrier

3. T HE O FFICIAL B REED S TANDARD WITH I NTERPRETATION

Official Standard for the Jack Russell Terrier

Jack Russell Terrier Club of America Standard

4. F INDING THE J ACK R USSELL T ERRIER FOR Y OU

Locate a Reputable Breeder

Acquiring an Older Dog

Essentials of Finding the Right Dog

5. L IVING WITH A J ACK R USSELL T ERRIER

The Jack Russell Terrier and Other Pets

The Jack Russell Terrier and Children

Training with Games and Toys

Keeping a Clean House

Reliable Containment Is a Must

6. K EEPING Y OUR JRT H APPY AND H EALTHY

Preventive Care

Internal Parasites

External Parasites

Vaccinations

Defects and Disorders

Spaying and Neutering

7. C ARING FOR THE J ACK R USSELL T ERRIER

Feeding Your Jack Russell Terrier

Ear Care

Eye Care

Tooth and Mouth Care

Exercising Your Jack Russell Terrier

Taking Your JRT with You

Rest-Is It Possible for a JRT?

Letting Your JRT Know Who s in Charge

8. G ROOMING THE J ACK R USSELL T ERRIER

Caring for the Coat

Giving Your Jack Russell Terrier a Bath

Nail Care

9. S HOWING THE J ACK R USSELL T ERRIER

What to Expect in the Ring

And the Winner Is...

10. H UNTING , P ERFORMANCE A CTIVITIES AND O THER F UN T HINGS

Terrier Competitions

Hunting and the Jack Russell Terrier

11. T HE B EHAVIOR AND T RAINING OF Y OUR J ACK R USSELL T ERRIER

Behavior

Training

Terrier Troubles

12. W HAT Y OU S HOULD K NOW A BOUT B REEDING

Pedigrees and Qualities

The Stud Dog

The Brood Bitch

The Mating

Whelping

Puppy Procedures

Ensuring Good Homes for the Puppies

13. S PECIAL C ARE FOR THE O LDER D OG

Monitor Your Senior s Health

Euthanasia

14. T HE B REED C LUB OF A MERICA

The Breed Registry

15. H EADLINERS

Camelot Derby

Fox Run Risk

Foxfield Garth

Foxwarren Floyd

Maven s Tailor

North Country Pinocchio

Riverview Flare

White Gate Bomber

A PPENDIX A The Jack Russell Terrier Club of America s Breeder s Code of Ethics

Litter Planning/Breeding

Stud Services

Health General Care

Sales

A PPENDIX B Jack Russell Terrier Clubs of the World

A PPENDIX C Jack Russell Terrier Club of America-Affiliated Clubs

A PPENDIX D The Jack Russell Terrier Club of America s Judges and Hunting Certificates

The Jack Russell Terrier Club of America s Achievement Certificates

The Sporting Certificate

The Jack Russell Terrier Club of America s Natural Hunting Certificate Below Ground in the Field

A PPENDIX E Resources

Bibliography

National Breed Club

Magazine

Index
Foreword
The times they are a changing. . . . nothing could be more true for the Jack Russell Terrier. This unique little working terrier, once known and loved only by the working terrier men of England, has now gained enormous notoriety. Jack Russells are now known throughout the world, and desired by many. They can be found in TV shows, movies, commercials and magazine ads; there seems to be no end to their versatility. Although they are now known of by many, they are known well only by those who have lived with and loved them for many years.
Long-time breed enthusiasts do not see this trend in popularity as an asset to this feisty little type of working terrier, but rather a possible threat to its future. Life with a Jack Russell Terrier is unique and, at times, trying-it is not for the weak of heart, the professional with little time at home or one who enjoys a sedentary lifestyle. It is only for those with a love of adventure and continuous activity, a strong will, a good sense of humor and the ability to understand and appreciate what is perhaps the most intelligent canine in the world.
Very little has been accurately written about the Jack Russell Terrier over the years, and there was little need for solid information until recently. People generally learned about Jack Russells only by meeting one or more and their owners, often around horse barns or sporting events. However, with Jack Russells seeming to appear just about everywhere, it is now very important that anyone attracted to this unique little dog have the opportunity to learn as much as possible before embarking on the adventure of owning one.
What is so unusual about Jack Russell Terriers? One might say it is their extreme intelligence, their unwavering courage, their enormous heart, their never-ending humorous antics, their amazingly athletic and energetic structure or their loyal devotion. If you can imagine an overabundance of all of these outstanding characteristics packed into a twelve- to fifteen-pound structure, with a body and brain that rarely slow down, you might begin to understand that this is no ordinary little dog.
Above all, one must remember that into this little dog was born a purpose: to work in the earth, sometimes as deep as fifteen feet or more below the surface, to locate and face a quarry equal or larger in size and strength and to drive it from the earth and on the run, so the hunt could go on. This was a big career for a little dog, requiring courage that is neither known nor understood by most canines or humans. Jack Russells are driven by pure instinct and love for their job.
Although not many Jack Russells in the United States today will do any real earth work, those who choose this type of companion must understand that it remains the soul of their existence. To know and appreciate this terrier is to understand what it is about. Digging is the function into which these terriers were born, and the instinct to perform this function has been preserved in this unique little working dog for nearly 200 years. To lose that drive and instinct, or to change the structure needed to fulfill the task, would be to turn this terrier into something else entirely.
Jack Russell Terriers can and do make wonderful pets and companions, in the right situation. However, their great intelligence and endless energy must be employed in some way, and safely channeled for the protection of the terrier and those around it. If this can be achieved, great harmony will abound, and you will enter an adventure that you will never want to be without till the day you die: life with a Jack Russell Terrier.
In this book you will learn a great deal about this little dog. Catherine Brown has years of experience with the working Jack Russell. She has dedicated many years to Russell Rescue, and her experiences with the rehabilitation of displaced Jack Russells will benefit everyone considering, or learning to live with, a Jack Russell Terrier. Read it carefully, and learn from its contents.
You may determine that this is not the dog for you. If so, you have probably made a thoughtful decision. If you choose to share your life with a Jack Russell Terrier, learn to understand the nature of the terrier, and protect its heritage and its future. Work with those who have preserved this unique dog for so many years, keeping it sound in mind and body. Its future lies in our hands. We hope we are up to the challenge.
T ERRI B ATZER
Administrator, Jack Russell Terrier Club of America
Acknowledgments
Ailsa Crawford, the founder of the Jack Russell Terrier Club of America, receives my deepest thanks for her tireless work creating the club and its excellent registry. She has done the most in her work to preserve, protect and encourage the work of this dog in the United States. Her dedication is an inspiration. My deepest admiration and respect are for her work on behalf of this terrier.
My appreciation for the dog directed me to dedication to the Jack Russell Terrier Club of America. The motto of the club, Preserve, Protect, and Work the Jack Russell Terrier, covers much of what one needs to understand about the dog.
Terri Batzer deserves a stand-up ovation for her work for the Jack Russell and the JRT