Official Puppy Announcement!*Update*

YEEEEEEEEEE!  Jack Russell pup, oh I can't wait to see her pic's.  I have a nine, almost ten year old, male named Twister.  Like the weather event that can wreak havoc upon the land.  Hope you did your research.  I did and even kept a friends Jack for 4 months while she recovered from a bad accident and I still got a real education when I got my very own.  Teach her the rules from the very first day.  Is she AKC or JRTCA?  Have you picked a name?  I am so excited for you and for her.

 I'm not sure about her registieries yet, I'll find out on Saturday when I talk to my trainer. I did my research, no worries there And I spoke to some people I know that own Jack russells. High energy dogs are nothing new for me and Maze is also a high energy dog.

No names as of yet but I have had some good suggestions, I don't normally name my pets until I meet them. And this little girl will be in training from the day I bring her home pretty much.  I raise all my dogs the same way, there is no "Omg! Cute Puppy! Let them get away with everything" stage. Lol. My dad made that mistake with my last lab and he learned his lesson.

 Of course! I was just thinking how a picture of a picture would turn out just so I could post a couple of her.. Lol. I've got two photos but I don't have a scanner..

oranges81

High energy dogs are nothing new for me and Maze is also a high energy dog.

High energy is not what I would caution you about!  These dogs are high drive with the emphasis on drive!  They are extremely predatory and often dog aggresive.  I have seen pictures of Jack Russell's with their faces completely torn up and mutilated by a badger underground and the dog's were not trying to get away but had to be dug out of the hide and pulled off!  They are tough little dogs and they were bred to take no prisoners!  Not trying to discourage you but want you to know that it's not just energy you will be dealing with.  I'm sure that the AKC will have bred them all into fluffy little balls of neurosis in a few years but the Jack Russell Terrier is a hunting dog.  I love the breed but they are not for everyone.

Squeeeeeeee!!!!

Congrats on the job and your new puppy!    Maybe "Horton" would be a good name since her coming home to you was dependant on the job.

just not double double  

Congratulations!!! Can't wait to see the new perrito!!

JackieG

oranges81

High energy dogs are nothing new for me and Maze is also a high energy dog.

 

High energy is not what I would caution you about!  These dogs are high drive with the emphasis on drive!  They are extremely predatory and often dog aggresive.  I have seen pictures of Jack Russell's with their faces completely torn up and mutilated by a badger underground and the dog's were not trying to get away but had to be dug out of the hide and pulled off!  They are tough little dogs and they were bred to take no prisoners!  Not trying to discourage you but want you to know that it's not just energy you will be dealing with.  I'm sure that the AKC will have bred them all into fluffy little balls of neurosis in a few years but the Jack Russell Terrier is a hunting dog.  I love the breed but they are not for everyone.

I understand that.   I want the drive and I'll do my best not to put her in a situation that she'll chase something without my OK. My training club is starting to offer Go to Ground for the terriers so I'll be enrolling her in that as well as agility and rally.

VM I don't think Horton would be a good name for a female.. Lol.

Go to ground is so much fun!  I'm sorry if it seemed like I was being ms. know it all and acting like you were clueless.  It sounds like you are going to have a blast with her.  If you get a chance in your area to attend a Jack Russell event it is the loudest dog event you will ever attend. LOL  So much fun to see that many JRT's in one place.  The ones I go to make the funniest announcement when a dog gets loose (happens regularly at these events) they say over the loudspeaker "Be on the the lookout for a small mostly white dog".  First time I went and heard that I was  too dense to realize they were making a joke!

 No worries! I'm glad for the advice. This is my first terrier so I'm not to sure what to expect. Reading and speaking to people can only offer me so much..

 I gotta say, watching terrier races was probably the most manic thing I have ever witnessed!

Maybe you could call her Hortina?

How could ANYHTING be louder than BCs at Flyball competitions?

Congrats on both items of good news. Now, it makes sense, your question in the nutrition section. It's been my theory that small breeds do well on rich foods, like Innova, and the like.