Susie just doesn't fit the picture of my reading about Jack Russells. If the horses get to running she takes off for the house immediatly with her tail tucked:) She's really turned out to be just the kind of dog I wanted, but from what I have read and what people who have seen her say, she doesn't fit the norm.
I was told JR's were not good around kids. So far, although I'm very careful about it, she has never once been aggressive to any kid. JP, my grandson, has gotten hold of her too a few times, when they have both been in my lap at the same time. She just always wants' to lick him right in the face.
Becky
Jack Russells are very smart little dogs though. They learn quickly and she's smart enough to realize the danger of getting stepped on by a horse.
I think the problem with children is that they won't take the abuse (unwitting) that kids dish out like a lab would. And being small, they are more easily hurt unintentionally.