I am a JRT enthusiast, by no means an expert, and thought a general information and resource website, about Jack Russell Terriers in Australia could be useful.

This site aims to celebrate the JRT with great news stories and interesting facts. Various aspects of JRT welfare, including useful tips about care, exercise, diet, and what to expect from your dog.

There is great variety within the Jack Russell Terrier and derivative breeds. Tall, short, rough, smooth, short coated, many don't seem to fit a clear standard even though they are demonstrably "Jack Russells". Some reasons as to the diversity within the breed are explained on the History page.

Welfare issues are of concern here in Australia and in the United States. Jack Russells are a breed made famous by TV shows such as Frazier (Eddie) and the JRT featured in the Movie "The Mask".

This popularity has seen some thoughtless people cashing in on the interest, and JRT's have become a favourite of backyard breeders and puppy farms. BYB and puppy farms breed dogs with little consideration of genetic factors, and often without any care for the welfare of the breeding animals themselves. Some cases have been appalling in terms of cruelty and neglect.

The selling of these puppies in pet shops, classified ads and the Internet enables people to buy "cute" puppies on impulse, without any research of whether the breed is suitable for the their lifestyle and situation. A lack of forethought is often compounded by a lack of information provided at point-of-sale along with nil screening of prospective buyers. This way of selling pups contributes to the presence of JRTs in Australian pounds awaiting their fate on death row.

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Ethical Registered breeders who breed for the betterment and continuation of the breed and produce healthy, sound, and well bred dogs are vitally important. Breeders who screen carefully for suitable homes for their dogs are to be commended and supported.

The Jack Russell Care Network site only links directly to other websites where:

If you have an interesting story, or wish to give feedback about the content of the site please feel welcome to contact me here........... 

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