[Dutchgirl]

There is no such thing as a bad dog, only some dogs like the taste of people.

My daughter received a Jack Russell Terrier as a gift. We have always owned dogs and she has helped to housebreak a few. This one is 10 months old and completely psycho. I bought her "Jack Russell Terriers for Dummies." some of the comments from a lover of the breed:

"Jack Russell Terriers like to taste furniture. It is not a puppy/teething issue- it is life long behavior."

"All Jack Russell Terriers have a Napoleon complex. They do not recognise that they are small dogs and will not back down from conflict with larger dogs. The stories of JRT's killed by a fight-they picked- with Rotti's are not unusual."

"JRT's have their own agenda when it comes to house breaking, some are never successfully trained."

This one actually pooped on my husband's pillow. My next door neighbor, Ma Baxter, has two Rotti's chained in her yard, I wonder...

[Ditter]

I have 3 Jack Russel Terriers sleeping in my big chair with me right now. The other one is sleeping in Mr. Ditters chair. 3 of our JR's have gone to Doggie Heaven. I doubt if we will ever have another breed of dog.

[Slings and Arrows]

Jack Russell Terriers are not dogs. They are tiny, furry, hyperintelligent, wonderfully loving, psychotic people:

I can't speak for all JRT's, but Janey stopped chewing furniture after she was about 1 year old. (Bitter apple spray helped.) She housebroke easily, and almost never has accidents. The bit about the Napoleonic complex is true, but it applies mostly to other dogs - I socialized Janey from a young age, and today at 9 & 3/4 years old she's everybody's buddy. I take to work with me every day, and everyone loves her.

JRT's aren't for everybody - they love mischief, and require constant attention. But the rewards far exceed the investment.

[Zoey]

All Jack Russell Terriers have a Napoleon complex. They do not recognise that they are small dogs and will not back down from conflict with larger dogs. The stories of JRT's killed by a fight-they picked- with Rotti's are not unusual.

That is correct. My sisters JRT tries to attack my Akita. He is so stoopid.

[Dianna]

"JRT's have their own agenda when it comes to house breaking, some are never successfully trained."

My carpet will attest to that. Also had to replace our mattress. Mine is a JRT/Beagle mix.