Tell me about JRT's

They are active little dogs. There is one that Casey plays with at the park that runs 3 miles next to the bike to get to the park, and back home, and they play for a few hours. They are SUPER smart - and very drivey. They can have a high prey drive - they are terriers.

They are smart - they pick up on everything. They can be a bit on the aggressive side if not socialized well from puppyhood.

That said - I love em, but they are NOT for everyone.

 The girl I was offered is about 4 months old.  Can they be taught to leave cats alone? Or will my cat have to beat her up a couple times. Lol.

Puppies in general are obnoxious with cats - at least all of mine are! After a few good bops on the head - they should be fine.

Were these dogs mixed like this on purpose? It's a little concerning to me...

anyway, I grew up with JRTs. Pretty cool little dogs, but i don't think i would ever get another. My mom's girl, Ginger is 10 years old and still extremely energetic. She's a good girl, very sweet to people but highly dog aggressive. She cannot be around my mom's 14 year old beagle because she attacks for no reason. She is fine with my mom's other jrt, who is probably 6 years old or so. I worry about bringing my dogs over, because she has attacked kaiser before. Ginger is also very obsessive. She tore a hole in my mom's carpet because when they were replacing the vent, they left the cover off and her ball rolled in there.

I doubt Ginger came from good lines...she was a BYB, and so was the other JRT...but we didn't know better at the time and thought that was the only way to buy a dog. So, that might account for the temperament problems.

But, very smart dogs, very athletic, and very sweet.

ETA: my mom's JRTs do NOT mess with cats, lol. One swipe with claws when they were little and they never went near again!!

The only reason I suggested it was that you wanted a dog to work. They're a dog that needs a job, and a lot of consistency. I think you'd do great with one. Do have your trainer look at the specific puppy.

FWIW, I've seen some pet quality dogs who looked Chi-ish, without being mixed. The shorter faces happen, sometimes.

 My trainer has looked at the specific puppy and actually she's the one that recommended the pup to me.  

Ah! I didn't know that about the pet quailty, so she may be pure after all. I'll have to get some pics to post once I meet the family.

I'm ready for the hyperness of the JRT. Lol If I can handle Maze at her worst, I can handle a JRT. Besides if I did get the pup, she's start training and socializing the day I get her pretty much. She's a bit on the timid side but nothing I can't fix.

Thanks for all the advice. I'm sure Kameo will teach her a lesson pretty quick. Lol.

I actually know a few Chinese Cresteds with Chi type heads, and a good several Poodles with that look. I think it's something that exists in small breeds, but is bred for in Chis.

If your trainer evaluated the dog, and she's going to suit your needs..... why not? LOL They're fantastic dogs. Totally trainable, super smart. They're not bred to work with people, so it isn't like working with a BC or a Golden, but.... it's a heck of a lot of fun 

 Well I want a dog that can work away from me. Maze is to clingy so I have to work at her to get the distance away from me.

Right now I'm thinking I will get her but it depends on whether I find a P/T job or not will make my final decision. I don't want to bring a pup in the house when I can't afford the supplies.

ETA: I found a picture that looks similar to the pup I'm looking at.

The pup I'm looking at has more brown and a heart shaped patch on her back. Also her fur seems smoother then this one and her face has the Chi feature. But other wise looks quite close to this one.

 Considering you have just started thinking about getting another dog, where planning on researching and waiting a year I'd probably suggest passing on this puppy. No reason to jump into a breed (or mix) right now before you've actually decided what you want.

  That said the Jack Russell Terrier Club of America has a wealth of info on their website for people considering purchasing a JRT:

http://www.therealjackrussell.com/advice/puppy.php

They even have this online quiz:

http://www.therealjackrussell.com/breed/jrprofiler.php

 IMO, I would pass on this pup, your life sounds to me a little unstable. Get the job first,have it for awhile, get situated then get a dog.

 I'm still up in the air about the pup.  The job isn't that important since I really don't have to work but it's more of having my own money to work with. Alex is willing to pay for the pup but I'd rather he didn't this time. He's paid for almost everything for Maze.  That being said, I still have 10 days to decide on her.. Hmmmm

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 Considering you have just started thinking about getting another dog, where planning on researching and waiting a year I'd probably suggest passing on this puppy. No reason to jump into a breed (or mix) right now before you've actually decided what you want.

  That said the Jack Russell Terrier Club of America has a wealth of info on their website for people considering purchasing a JRT:

http://www.therealjackrussell.com/advice/puppy.php

They even have this online quiz:

http://www.therealjackrussell.com/breed/jrprofiler.php

Thanks for the links. And I've been thinking about adding another dog since Maze turn 2 in April. I was gonna wait the year due to the size of a dog I was looking for but since this pup is smaller, I don't mind bringing her in to the house.