The kennel was out in the country near Ocala Florida and it was fantastic, spotlessly clean and the woman took a few dogs at a time to live in her house. She took great care of her dogs, all socialized.
While we were looking at all the puppies we saw Hairy’s litter. He was 3 weeks old and his litter looked like little stuffed animals. I couldn't help myself, I picked out Hairy on the spot and paid for 2 puppies instead of one.
When he was old enough they put him on American Airlines (I think) and when he was brought out of baggage to me, he was smiling and wagging his tail. The smile and the tail wagging haven't stopped in 10 years.
I met his parents in Florida, they were both short haired Jacks so naturally no one believed he was a JRTs. I had his DNA checked twice several years ago, both times it came out the same, JRT and a mix of terriers. so I call him a terrier mix.
I wish I had bought the whole litter, I would have my own new breed of dogs now. Maybe it is good that I didn't because I don't think I could ever sell a dog or even give one away. I think it worked out for the best.
The breeder emailed me a few years ago that Hairy’s mom had produced another litter of Hairy pups, so that is where the long hair comes from.
Go to the website, last time I looked they had a stud dog that looked very much like Hairy. Jack Russel Terriers came in all shapes and sizes, long legged, short legged, long haired and short haired. They came up with a standard so the could compete in the AKC dog shows and they called it the Parson Russel Terrier. Before that there were just JRT shows. I went to one of those and it was a hoot, watching all the cute guys run races and going into hay bales after rats. JRT’s just being who they are.
Go to the website I gave you and check them all out!
You are the greatest, Ditter. So is Hairy. Hubby and I have had the privilege of visiting with Ditter and Mr. Ditter and hope many more. They are wonderful people with wonderful furbabies.
I had no idea that Jack Russells had such variety. They are all adorable!
Thanks for all the information. I perfer hearding breeds. And I like them mixed. My first dog was a Scottish Collie/Australian Shepherd named Austin. He was an angel in a dog’s coat.
I was devastated when he died and said I don’t want to go through that pain again. But after three months I was so lonely without a dog, I started looking at rescue sites.
I found a sweet smart Border Collie/ Aussie named Conner.