Jack Russels.... any tips??

okay, thanks we just might go to see her today!

Either it does not really matter Tabs Cat, walking on tarmac will keep claws down, just as long as you don´t walk to far, I would say about 15 mins max for the first few weeks. xx

oh right,i live in the country should i walk them in the forest or on tarmac which is safer?

oh right, coz i live in the country should i walk them in the forest or on tarmac which is safer?

Tab Cat all puppies only need short walks for the first few weeks, when I first took my 5 puppies out, we went to park in car, then let them have 5 mins run off their leads, then for the next couple of weeks we only walked round the block which is about 15 mins then with the pups. xx

shes gonna be a pup and we´re taking her home on new years day, she was born on guy fawkes nite so i guess we dont have to go out 2 bonfire nite we can celebrate at home..........in the quiet lol

i heard that u shoudn´t walk a JR for too long every day on tarmac coz their feet bleed as they try to keep up wiv u

Make sure its health tested. for Patellar Luxation. Ive known many little jrt´s with knee caps that pop out because the breeders dont seem to test. You see lots of them sort of bunny hop or holding up one of the back legs often.

Welcome to your new JR, (when he/she arrives ) you willbe wearing a constant smile, my JR is on he´s 12month & i fully understand the comment locally on haveing a JR, happy out going and very quick to learn. Patience as lots of stimulation, if you already have a dog like i do, mine mirrors my other dog & training was easy, I would definately get a whistle & start recall training, Enjoy :)

Hi Tabs Cat JRT´s are easily managed, specially smooth fur, this is what I was given by my breeder when I collected K9
Jack Russell Care – Maintaining A Healthy, Happy Dog
Thankfully, caring for your Jack Russell isn’t as challenging as training him. Because they aren’t prone to many health problems, and they don’t have a coat that requires constant, tedious grooming, the care you need to provide you Jack Russell to make sure he remains healthy and happy is relatively light.

Jack Russell Care Tips

Grooming – Grooming a Jack Russell isn’t difficult, regardless of the type of coat he has. A Jack requires the occasional currycomb to tidy up his short, rough coat, particularly during shedding season. If you give him a good comb or brush twice a week, this should suffice. You’ll discover he is pretty good at keeping himself clean.

Other Jack Russell care that is needed as far as grooming is concerned includes:

Bathing – You will want to give your Jack Russell a bath every 2 months to keep him clean.

Coat trimming – if your Jack has a broken coat he will need to be plucked (especially if he is a show dog) or trimmed with an electric clipper every 6 – 8 weeks. This is relatively easy to do, but if you are not up for the job, there are plenty of professional groomers who will do the job for you.

Nail clipping – you can either learn how to do this yourself or have a professional groomer or your vet do it.

Ears – Twice a month you should check your Jack Russell’s ears to make sure they are healthy and clean. There should be no foul odor, and the skin should be a pleasant pink.

Teeth – Jack Russell Terriers can and will get cavities and periodontal disease if their teeth are not taken care of. Introduce your Jack to teeth brushing at an early age. Also provide him with dentabones, as well as have his teeth cleaned professionally by the vet when needed.

Exercise – Your Jack Russell Terrier needs to be exercised regularly to allow him the opportunity to release his energy, and to prevent him from becoming overweight, which can lead to health problems.

Diet – Your Jack Russell needs to have a well balanced diet. This means putting him on regular food schedule and providing him with the recommended amount of food for his weight. The dog food bag will provide a food guideline based on the weight. However, you should seek the advice of your Jack’s vet to find out what’s best.

In addition, you should refrain from feeding your dog human food. This is because dog food has the nutritional balance your dog needs to stay healthy and strong. Human food can make Jack Russell’s overweight, causing health problems.


Continuous Access to Clean Water – Your Jack Russell always needs to have access to clean water to stay hydrated. Clean water is important to make sure that your Jack Russell isn’t drinking water that contains bacteria or is dirty.

Safe Environment - Make your home hazard free. Think of your Jack Russell as a curious toddler. You need to keep him from finding any objects, foods, cleaning chemicals, electrical wires, or plants that pose a serious health risk to the dog. Keep items such as plants, sharp objects, and cleaning chemicals out of reach by placing them on high shelves, tables or counters, and make sure the floors are clean and free of any food.

You should also ensure that rubbish is never left out so curious doggies won’t get into mischief that could lead to possible choking or sickness from bad food or foods they are allergic too such as chocolate.

Jack Russell care should be a natural part of yours and your dog’s daily routine. Enjoy taking care of your Jack Russell as it is time you get to spend with him, and improves his quality of life.

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