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I'd check your cheque too, I've had mine all week and I'm usually one of the last to get them

Morwell/Traralgon Kennel Club.... nothing beats a 10 minute drive to show

Well my brother has decided to get Married that weekend so I'll only be going on the Sunday

Congrats!! Can't wait to see pic's Here is a photo of Pippa, 6 weeks in

Wooo!! Thats fantastic news Cosmo!! They looks beautiful, I want mine to come now

Good and bad news here for us this morning. Pippa (JRT) was confirmed in whelp, but Lucy (Wei) isn't pregnant :D

We are having both our girls Ultrasounds done tomorrow

We have our fingers crossed here for: Weimaraners 20th January Jack Russells 23rd January The Wei is a bit iffy as we had a slip mating and a fresh AI but not sure if we were too late. No problems with the Jack though (little hussy )

I'm sorry to hear that :D I would probebly get in contact with the owner of the bitch and find out what they are like and what the bitch is like before I made any decisions. You may not get on with them as well as you do with this breeder. Best of luck with what ever you choose

At the Adelaide Royal a man and his wife came over and started telling me about Jack Russell's, how nasty they were. He showed me the scars on his arms and legs from where his had bitten him He also has a bitch, who is a daughter to the one who bites him I told him mine had never done anything like that, and he said just wait, they will turn on you one day

It is pretty easy, I'd be more than happy to help you out if we can meet up at some shows in Melb, I'm a bit of a groom-a-holic

Scruffy Paige Groomed Paige Not the best photo's, but you get the idea

I was wanting to know his registered name so I could see who he was from If you don't know it, thats cool, I can email your breeder and ask.

I'll post some pic's of my girl Paige tonight who I only just gave a good grooming. Looks like a different dog I haven't heard of many groomers who will hand strip, but I'm sure there are some around. It may cost you extra though. Depending on how you want them to look you may want to keep their coats natural, I prefer them looking cleaner and neater. A Mars Coat King is worth it's weight in gold when it comes to stripping out roughs, I don't use it on the show dogs, but for the pets, it's great at getting al the dead undercoat out. With Paige, I go over her with the Mars Coat King, sizzor the neck and bum to get rid of frills and use a good stripping knife to pull all the top coat fly away hair thats ready to come out. It's very very easy and fun too boot Well I think it is anyway, many people think I'm strange

Crumble is beautiful!! Whats the name of the potential sire?? he looks lovely

QUESTIONS 1. What is my relationship with the breed? (ie breeder, first time owner etc) I own, breed and show JRT's, currently have 4 at home. 2. Where and why was the breed first developed? Copied from the JRT Club of NSW, it explaines it better than I can The Reverend John "Jack" Russell was born in Devonshire, England, in 1795 and died there in 1883. As a young man, he won an exhibition to Exeter College, Oxford, and obtained his degree despite the fact that the authorities considered that he spent too much time and money on fox hunting. It was during Russell's time at Oxford that he purchased his first "Jack Russell" terrier, a bitch called Trump. John Russell was ordained in 1819. Although he was a highly intelligent man, henever rose higher in his chosen profession than curate. This was probably due to the fact that his immediate superior, the Bishop of Exeter disapproved of sporting parsons! Nevertheless, Russell appears to have been a good, hardworking minister as well as enjoying a reputation as a sportsman, Master of Foxhounds and breeder of hunt terriers. Jack Russell moved with his family to Swymbridge. He had a small pack of hounds, which he hunted regularly. He also judged at Agricultural and Hound Shows, and was a founder member of the Kennel Club. He enjoyed a lifelong friendship with the Royal Family, and after his death the Prince of Wales bought a portrait of Trump which still hangs in the Harness Room at Sandringham today. Russell's terriers were mostly what we today would call broken-coated, although they would occasionally throw a smooth coat. They were longer on the leg too, as they were expected to run with the hounds. The terriers were not used to kill the fox, merely to bolt, with their strong jaws, often ripping out the undergrowth, roots and earth. The temperament had to be steady, as working and living in a pack (and amongst hounds) there was no room for fighters or cringers. The modern Australian Jack Russell Terrier probably has a smattering of other breeds in it. Some say Sealyham, some Bull Terrier, and a few even say Italian Greyhound! It is likely that the original terriers bred by Jack Russell were fox terriers, with his particular strain remaining the working terrier. Recent and Australian History By the late 1960s, early 1970s, the most common Jack Russell Terrier stood between 10" and 12" at the shoulder. There were those over 12", but these were in the minority. In the United Kingdom, each hunt had its Hunt Terriers made up usually of an assortment of Jack Russells, Borders, Lakelands and "Patterdales". Even now, the size of the Jack Russell in a hunt kennel will vary depending on its usage. Where the terriers are expected to run with hounds, they will be longer in leg, and where the terriers are taken to the earth, in a saddle bag, or more likely today in the back of a station wagon, they will be the shorter variety. In the hunts' closed season the kennels usually has an open day, accompanied by a Hound Show, Terrier Show and Terrier racing. There are always classes for Jack Russells along with other working terriers and competition is fierce amongst the terrier men from the local hunts. These days are also great fun. In the early 1970s, the Jack Russell Terrier Club of Great Britain was formed, and this body instituted a very primitive form of registration. Soon, Jack Russell Terrier Clubs were being formed world wide, including Australia. The Jack Russell Terrier Club of Australia was formed in 1972. This national organisation set up a particularly comprehensive registration system, along with a formal breed standard. This club also initiated discussions with the KCC regarding the possibility of the breed being accepted for registration as a pure breed. The ideal height for the Jack Russell Terrier in Australia was to be 10" to 12". In the United Kingdom, their Jack Russell Terrier standard has two height groups for showing purposes - 11" and under and over 12". Again, these are variances of the Jack Russell Terrier and not "Parson". Here in Australia, the Jack Russell Terrier Club initially held one show a year, but by the late 1980s, states were holding one or two shows each per year, as well as the National Annual Show. Discussions continued with mainly the KCC and from them to the Australian National Canine Council (ANKC). By now most Canine Councils were giving approval for their Judges to officiate at Jack Russell Shows, and those who were taking an interest in the breed began to realise that the type was improving, and the numbers increasing. In 1990, there were 109 entries at the Jack Russell Terrier Club of Australia's NSW Branch Easter Show. Since then, the Breed seems to have gone from strength to strength. Jack Russell Terriers frequently gain Group awards at Championship Shows, are trialled at Obedience Trials, run in Endurance Tests, and compete in Earthdog Tests. Their most popular role, though is as pets, where they make lively and amusing companions. 3. How common is it in Australia? Very common, although most Jacks people see are porely bred Jacks with bad temprements which gives the breed a bad name. They are very common on farms and are very often bred for the pet market by BYB's. A lot of people don't know they come in rough 4. What is the average lifespan? 10 - 15 years although I have heard of many living beyond that. 5. What is the general temperament/personality? They are a terrier originally bred to hunt. They can be a little full on at times but in the end are a great family dog who loves to play games and chase you around the yard. Some are known for having little dog syndrome, where they don't relise that they are small and probebly cannot take on the bigger dogs if given the chance. 6. How much daily exercise is needed for the average adult? A good 1/2 walk at least once a day is enough to keep them sane, although they will take as much as they can get. Free running is not recommended unless you have a fantastic recall or a fenced in yard becuase if they come across a burrow or bunny, they are gone. If they are not given any exercise and are alone in the yard, they can become bored very quickly and destructive. 7. Is it a breed that a first time dog owner could easily cope with? If they know what they are getting in to, then yes. They need to be prepared that even though they are a small dog, they are quite high maintenance in the playing/exercise department. 8. Can solo dogs of this breed easily occupy themselves for long periods? Yes they can, but probebly by digging up the garden, chewing anything left in sight and barking at the birds. JRT's love company and are more suited some someone who can spend a bit of time with them or have a play mate to play with. 9. How much grooming is required? Smooth - a brush once ever day or every second day with a mit. The smooth coats loose more hair than the rough or broken coats and to keep it from building up a good brush out regullary is reccomended. Broken - about the same, also trimming of the feet. Rough - Hand stripping is they best way to keep a rough coat but is not nessary, a good comb through a couple of times a week, checking ears and keeping the feet and in between the toes tidy is the best way to go. I alwasy say not to clip or shave because it will make the coat horrible to deal with when it grows back. 10. Is it too boisterous for very small children or for infirm people (unless the dog is well trained)? They can be. I recommend the children be 5+ when getting a JRT as it is safer for the child and puppy. They are not agressive at all but can be full on when playing and they need a firm hand when training, not letting them getting away with anything and everything. 11. Are there any common hereditary problems a puppy buyer should be aware of? Not really, they are a pretty healthy breed. I do strongly suggest that people go through a registered breeder who can tell you about the dogs background. All small dogs can be prone to patella problems but I haven't seen any problems in the breed around for a while. 12. When buying a puppy, what are the things you should ask of the breeder? (eg what health tests have been done (if applicable) and what is an acceptable result to those tests so the buyer has an idea of what the result should be) The only tests being done that I am aware of is for Primary Lens Luxation, they are tested yearly and if they breeder advertises that they do these eye tests, they should be able to show you the paperwork.

I had a talk to her on the weekend. She doesn't remember the vet saying anything out Mast Cell Cancer, just Cell Cancer. The vet advised her to take it off but also said it was no guarentee that it won't already be elsewhere or not grow back. My friend is now thinking of leaving it be as there is a chance if it growing back. I've told her to go back and have a good talk to the vet about it as I don't think it's such a good idea.

She just told me Cell cancer so I'm not too sure. I will leave her alone tonight but will call her tomorrow and find out. She said the vet suggested she have it removed and I said I agreed with the vet so hopefully she will get it done ASAP. I will have a chat to her tomorrow when she is a bit more with it. Thanks for your reply.

I just got of the phone from a friend of mine who just found out today that her 5 1/2 yr old Labrador has cell cancer. She rang me for advice, but I have never delt with any type of cancer before so I couldn't really help her out. This is what she told me, any suggestions would be appreciated. She notices a small lump on Jemma's head a little while ago but didn't give it much thought, it has grown only slightly so she thought she had better get it checked out. The vet had a look, done a needle biopsy and told her she could see the cell cancer quite clearly and it looks agressive. I have no idea you could tell just from looking at it though a microscope so not sure if this would be an accurate diagnosis?? She has given her a couple of options, remove the lump, and quite a bit around it, further tests to find out more about what they are dealing with, or just leave it be for the time being and see how she goes. I suggested to her that she should get further tests and look at getting the lump removed. She is in a bit of a state of shock at the minuute so is still letting it all sink in. Does anyone have any experience with this or know anything I should tell her about further tests, questions to ask etc?

Fantasic news Can't wait for puppy pic's I have a memory like an elephant with these things so I will be on the look out in 6-12 months

Thanks Rappie! Turns out my Stella is a big fat Faker Her gums were almost grey, which is why I was so worried. I rang Monash and they said to get her to my local vet so I rang them and went in, they took her out the back to check her out and she was fine, gums a lovely shade of pink She was given an injection for nausea and I just have to keep a good eye on her. We are thinking it's her season which to turning her off food and making her off colour. She is still not herself, she is sitting still on my lap at the moment, she doesn't sit still very often

My JRT is in season for the first time, she came in Saturday night. She has been a bit off colour for the last day & a half, I thought it must be from the season as her mum can be the same but tonight she didn't eat tea, only a little bit that I hand fed her and her gums are quite pale. Her temp is fine but the gums have me a little worried. Would being in season cause pale gums? I've never thught to check any of the girls before.

Not at all, she is on 4/5 small meals a day and will continue on them for a while to come, not taking any chances Lizzy, if you check out the links posted at the start of this topic it will give you more information

Just a quick update to let you know Millie is doing fantastic Her stitches were taken out last week and everything is healing nicely