Hi everyone- just a bit of an update. I know that I've been explaining this situation as it would apply to a 6month undesexed JRT and a prospective labrador puppy being introduced to live together, but recently my partner and I found what seemed to be a beautifully mannered German Shep cross (desexed, 1 yr old) at the local animal welfare league and thought we'd try for an introduction before purchasing her;
The shepherd was such a lovely girl and quite unlike the headstrong and protective sheps I've seen in the past. She'd been brought in for digging her way out of her previous owner's yard, but I'm sure further investigation would have revealed boredom and isolation as the cause.
So the two met each other today and all seemed well until the JRT started playing rough with the inevitable result that the shepherd growled and bowled it over, following it up with a few good (play?) bites.
So NO was the answer to that dog, and it's such a shame too. Just can't win with German Shepherds it seems.
My question to all those who are more experienced than I is will this occur with every dog we inroduce to the JRT? The owner of the JRT is insisting his dog not be bullied by "bigger" dogs, but who's the real bully and will the situation be different with say, an 8week year old labrador from a reputable breeder?
His dog IS very well mannered, but I'm wondering if I'm turning away MY "best friend" just to suit his fussy Jack Russell.
Love to hear from anyone. I really need help!