new old mate
Submitted by petermac on Sun, 2014-06-08 17:50
have been with out a four legged old mate for a about 12 years after my last boxer got killed by a king brown in K town, I have recently felt the urge to have another old mate for fishing and indepth conversation when out on the briny on our own I have committed to a jack Russell that will be ready in two weeks but have never had one any one out there that has had them , any dos and don't with them as I am only used to bigger dogs
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Wahoo
Posts: 243
Date Joined: 11/06/07
I had one
They are mental. Mine used to race around all day even after walking and yes I had a big backyard.
Fishin for a feed and fun.
Deleted
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Date Joined: 26/04/14
stop the barking early
we lost 2 jack russells on our property one to a dugite and the other loved to chase cars and trucks. the snake victim was the best dog weve ever had, unfortunatly chased the snake into a pipe got bitten but got his revenge before passing. the truck chaser was given to us unfortunatly poorly trained and we battled to teach him better, still a very loyal dog and would get another without hesitation. none of our 3 jacks were inside dogs so i have no tips for that. they are also very inquisitive dogs so either keep them fenced or teach them were home is.
mans best friend and great mouse hunters
randall df223
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Date Joined: 08/08/11
They're bred to be ratters,
They're bred to be ratters, weren't they? So they like chasing things down holes?
Fish! HARD!
Lamby
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Date Joined: 04/08/09
Go back to the boxer, clowns
Go back to the boxer, clowns of the dog world but one staunch defender of the family unit
hilly9
Posts: 282
Date Joined: 13/10/12
I have a jack Russell cross.
I have a jack Russell cross. He thinks it's the size of a boxer. Good little dog needs lots of exercise or he sulks. The missus takes him running. Been meaning to take him in the boat for awhile... Been meaning to take my self out in my boat for awhile :P
catchalittle
Posts: 1875
Date Joined: 04/09/08
being a typical terrier they
being a typical terrier they can be a bit bitey so just watch it around the young bloke
Nathan
bluemule
Posts: 97
Date Joined: 14/02/12
best ever mut
We got our JR twelve years ago off a farm in SA.
We call her babydog, love's to hunt, loves the family and still carries on like she's 6months old.sleeps on my lap evey night with her big brown eyes looking into mine all night long.So loyal.loves to run, great with the kids.you will have a lifetime pet devoted.We have had lots of dogs, and will allways have a Jack no matter what.They say a dog knows fifty words and our Jack always knows what we are talking about.We talk to her all the time.Sleeps in side in the laundry. and is outside in the day.
My wife said she is never to be allowed on our leather lounge.Oh how my wife has changed!!!!!!!
bradzino
Posts: 153
Date Joined: 27/06/12
stick with the Boxers
awwwww cmon Pete, stick with the doodleheads of the dog world...you know what your up for that way
petermac
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Date Joined: 03/03/10
the thing is
now they don't dock the boxers tail they don't look like boxers to me
Auslobster
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Date Joined: 03/05/08
We've had two JR's...
...the old girl had to be put down last November at the age of 17. We still have Ruby...she'll be eight this year.
Both were/are inside dogs. Because they grew up with my sons, they have always been great with kids of all ages. Very loyal, tremendous mousers (don't let them near chickens, bobtails, or any other small birds/mammals/reptiles that you don't want dead) and their barking makes them excellent watchdogs.
I've always felt that Jack Russells have hearts that are bigger than their bodies...as said above, I hope to always have at least one.
JamesB
Posts: 49
Date Joined: 12/11/12
Boxer
Never had a jack russell, but we had to put our boxer cross down last year. He was 15 years old. He was nearly 40kg when full grown, but was a great dog with little kids.
Unfortunatly we dont have the space for a big dog any more, so interested in the Jack Russell. Kids have their heart set on a pug though.....
Bodie
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Date Joined: 05/11/07
Jack Russell's are mental.
Jack Russell's are mental. Bark ALOT and tear sh!t up. destructive bloody things. Lots of energy
A Boxer is a boxer despite its looks pete, still the same personality as all boxers.