What a Jack Russel Terrier breeder should ask you.

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Welcome to Jack Russell Maniacs where we talk Jack!
Today, we'll be discussing what questions a Jack Russell Terrier breeder should ask a prospective new puppy owner, and why it's important to do so."
Coldwater Creek Jack Russell Terriers is a member of the Jack Russell Terrier Club of America. The JRTCA is the breed registry for the real Jack Russell Terrier. All our dogs are registered with the JRTCA.
As a JRT breeder, we feel we have a responsibility not only our own dogs, but to all the Jack Russell Terriers in shelters and rescue organizations. So we breed for a purpose. We want to make sure that our puppies go to a loving and caring home, where they will receive proper care, attention, and training." We do not breed for financial gain, in fact, if you take into account the time and money required to breed, keep the mother healthy during the prenatal stage, Vet visits, birth, puppy care and weening and socialization, we are most certainly loosing money. We do breed to do our small part to keep the JRT a working Terrier and to improve the breed, by building on the fine work of other like-minded breeders in the JRTCA.
When we do have puppies, we ask a lot of questions to a prospective owner. One reason is that many Jack Russell Terriers end up in shelters or rescue organizations because they were not placed in the right home. As a breeder, we want to do our part to ensure that our puppies do not contribute to this problem. Of course, we will always take a puppy back but because it is much more difficult to place and adult dog, we would like to avoid returns altogether.
These are some of the questions we ask a prospective new puppy owner? And why we believe they are important.

1.   "Why do you want a Jack Russell Terrier?" –

 This question helps us understand if the prospective owner has done their research and is prepared for the unique personality and energy level of a Jack Russell Terrier.
 
 2.   "Do you have any other pets in the home?" –

This question is important because we want to be sure the prospective owner understands that placing a jack Russell in a home with other small animals can be a recipe for disaster. A JRT can and do kill cats, ( Eddie Did ), and most certainly will kill rabbits, hamster’s and other small critters, it’s kind of their job.
 
3.   "Do you have children in the home?" –

This question helps us understand if the prospective owner has experience with small children and a dog with an insane prey drive and Alpha personality like a Jack Russell Terrier. Jack Russell’s don’t take kindly to having their ears pulled and most dogs don’t like being tightly held, so a JRT needs to be watched around small children. If you do a web search for “dog attacks child “, you will be horrified, trust me. We want to be sure that people understand that a small child running around and screaming runs the risk of triggering the JRT’s prey drive which can be a problem.
 
4. What activities do you plan on doing with your dog?
 
 This question lets us see if the prospective owner is aware of the fact that Jack Russell Terriers are a high-energy breed and require a lot of exercise and mental stimulation. We also ask if the person has a fenced in yard, if they don’t, they should be prepared to take their puppy on several walks per day. It is important to know what activities the prospective owner plans on doing with their dog to ensure that the dog will be getting the exercise and stimulation they need. It is critical to work the JRT to help reduce their energy level. The exercise helps keep the dog from getting bored and amusing themselves by remodeling your home.
  
5. Are you willing to provide proper training and socialization? 
 
This question lets us find out if the person is aware of the determined character of a JRT. Training and socialization are crucial for any dog, but especially for a Jack Russell Terrier. They are known for being independent and can be difficult to train, so it is important to know if the prospective owner is willing to put in the time and effort to properly train and socialize their dog. It takes a uber level of owner to handle a dog that will willingly go underground to knife fight with a Fox.

 These questions might seem personal, but they are a necessary part of being a responsible breeder. We will call the persons Vet for a reference and look at their yard on Google earth. Why because we have brought these little white dogs into the world and We want to be sure that they are placed in right home, because we can’t keep them all.
 
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