Thank you everyone for your help. I realised after reading your comments (and a lot of soul searching) I have been looking for a Jack Russell x Chi due to grief and that is not fair to the next dog we have. Her loss was just so sudden it took me a while to accept. And as much as I loved Chloe she wouldn’t have been good with kids she could be very snappy at times. My brother also reminded me today that when we picked up my “pure” Dashound Jessica she was only 5 weeks old, I wish I knew then what I know now. I loved her to bits but she had so many health problems, cost us close to 10k in back surgeries. I have no doubt she came from a puppy farm. No breeder worth anything would let the dogs go before 8 weeks. She was a very clingy dog and really hard to train. The store insist they source from responsible breeders, but I doubt it. Definitely never going to a pet store again!!
We have decided to adopt and I have called a few rescue places and we may be visiting AWL tomorrow. I had no idea they have them de-sexed and fully vaccinated when you adopt their puppies, that is a huge help and savings! My fiancé has already fallen in love with a kelpie x. I explained the amount of exercise they will need and i hope he has changed his mind!
Dame Aussie – Thank you. I had a feeling. I could only find mix breeds at the pet stores which seemed like a huge red flag.
Dory – Oh wow thank you. I have never heard of them before, they look just like JRs so adorable. I will keep a look out at the rescue.
Simply Grand – Thank you. Like I said above I really wish I knew this information when I got my last puppies. The more I hear about puppy mills and irresponsible pet owners it makes me so sad people can be like that. You are totally right about temperament and personality, I think it would also be way too easy for me to compare and get disappointed if the dog is different which is not good.
Persephone – I was talking to a rescue place today and she was explaining they are getting a heap of puppies in soon from a woman who hadn’t de-sexed her pets, they had already received 10 and know there were many other litters. She doesn’t even know which dog is the father and apparently the RSPCA can’t do a thing to stop her. The rescue organisations are working with her to get them de-sexed but it’s so sad there are no laws stopping this behaviour. They are Jack Russell x ? Do you think these would have a lot of health problems coming from a home like that? They are very cute though.
Haredown Whippets – Honestly I think I just loved seeing her happy and she was so snuggly. I am now really looking forward to making a new friend and giving them a loving home.
Little Gifts – yes thank you :), there seem to be a few more small dogs in my area now. I found out they had an app too! Really cool.
Her Majesty Dogmad – Thank you. We are may be going to Beenleigh tomorrow to have a look. I am seriously considering fostering either at first or after we get a dog. My biggest fear is I will want to keep them all!
Willowlane – Thank you. I have never been good with breeds and I think that is what I am having the most trouble with. Just looking at a photo and reading a general temperament hurts my head!
Scottsmum - QLD
Christina – You sound amazing Christina, If only there were more people like you! Thank you for your advice. :)
Juice - Thank you. I just had a quick look at her page they are all so cute. I'll show my partner tonight. :)
You have all helped so much. I'll let you know how we go and upload a picture. :)