I am watching this program on television on dogs and I was shocked to see that a Jack Russell is Born to Kill.....To those who own them, have you seen any aggression? They said you cannot tame it. How do you all feel?
2007-06-21 13:43:36 · 16 answers · asked by Mona Lisa 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
We bought a Jack Russell pup that was 10 weeks old. Reputable breeder, not a puppy mill, AKC papers, etc. It acted like a normal puppy, until that first night when everyone was asleep. That pup went after one of our adult dogs and had him by the throat. That pup would NOT let go, and what we had to do to make it let go was not fun. It was returned to the breeder the very next day, we took the financial loss as a lesson learned. I would never advocate anyone owning one, and I will never live near one if I can help it. They are vicious.
2007-06-21 13:57:12 · answer #1 · answered by wwhrd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are a tough *** little dog I will agree - a natural killer nah, high prey drive HELL YES! I refer to them as chainsaws on feet, once they get riled up they are a handful. I NEVER recommend them for anything less than the most experienced dog owner. Untrained they can be a real menace and many wind up at the pound because their owners cant handle them. When Moose showed up on "Frasier" people ran out and got one, and the pounds filled up with them when they realized just how much dog they were. There are many that arent like this but that extreme drive was DELIBERATELY bred into the breed for the purpose of being relentless vermin eradicators. If you live in a rural area or an area that has a vermin problem you would find that having a JRT would soon take care of that.
They are absolutely fearless little dogs. They need a FIRM hand and you must be consistent with their obedience so they arent out of control. I wouldnt own one they're too energetic for me and I prefer large easy going breeds like the Mastiffs - but if you want a tireless companion this is the dog for you.
2007-06-21 14:13:17 · answer #2 · answered by The wolf runner 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
All right, the J.R. Terrier IS a natural killer, because he was bred for it. But, it kills nothing more than mice, rats and snakes. For anything else, mainly it is a trusting an nice dog. Snow, my grandma's J.R. Terrier has been around me since I was little and he has never bitten me, nor hurt me in any way. But (yes, there's a "but", pleas forgive this) it depends on how you train it. For example. Snow was given lots of love since when he was a puppy, and even now, when he's pretty old, he stills tolerates little children pulling his hair an tail, and is always ready to give "kisses" on faces and give babies a bath.
On the other hand, a friend of mine also had a Terrier, that happens to be Snow's son. Back with Snow he received lots of care and luv, but with her, he received mostly no attention, and no feed, so we had to take him from her house before he was one year and a half, and he had only been living with her for 3 months!!!
The sweet little puppy that he had been, came back as a small dog who didn't trust humans, and growled at us if anyone approached him.
Now, he is living with his dad, and he has become relaxed again. We never gave him out again, for he had been through too much at a young age, and now trusts nobody except us and a few little kids, but he'll growl at big kids unless we show him they mean no harm.
It all depends on how you raise them, for they can show agression towards humans, but if you raise them properly, they can be your dear companions
2007-06-21 14:08:34 · answer #3 · answered by brbnryn 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jack Russells, like most the terrier breeds has been bred to kill varmits. It's a natural thing for them to do. I would not consider it 'taming' them, but rather trying to undo what they were meant to do. If someone does not like the idea of their dog killing things, even a mouse or rat, then they should not own a terrier or a sighthound. Stick to the herding breeds.
2007-06-21 13:59:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
JRT's were bred to think independently and kill vermin. Then they could decide whether to eat or discard it. I recently read about one in (New Zealand?) named George who took on two pit bulls which attacked a group of children he was frolicking with. Although he was later put down due to the considerable injuries he received, he was credited with saving the lives of the children, a 4-yr-old in particular. Absolutely fearless little puppers; definitely a large dog in a small body!
Although I do not own one I know about 15; I work with them in a doggy daycare / boarding situation. Two out of the three worst bites I have ever received were from JRT's while breaking up a fight. They were hard-headed little rednecks with a short fuse. I should say they CAN be...
I disagree that they cannot be tamed because I can also think of 4-5 right off the bat who are extremely charming; however their owners have worked and worked with them. You must be smarter than a dog in order to train it, and these little critters are smarter (much smarter) than many people I know! :)
2007-06-21 13:50:12 · answer #5 · answered by Karen W 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yep hardwired to hunt small furry things (mice, rats,) I wouldn't trust them near a gerbil. BUT our russel despite spending 12 hr a day hunting rats & mice, never touched one of our chickens and learned not to bother the cats (even small mouselike kittens), so they CAN learn some things are off limits. Now I do also think there are lines that have lost the hunting tendency - My sister-in-laws JTR - well she never spent a second of her life looking for a mouse and if she ever saw a rat I bet she'd be running away yet.
2007-06-21 14:39:01 · answer #6 · answered by ragapple 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dogs are not instinctively knowledgeable about cooking and adding pepper and salt. Before us their diet was of raw meat weather they were scavengers or hunters. I have known and see jack Russel's yes they are sweet and hyper but if you are a rat well then they are you re worst nightmare.
My GSD would bring home a dear a week if he could find one but after a bath and a teeth brushing he would also lie with my baby's and allow them to rough house with him all day long no blighting ever.
So you see yes this may be true but they normally don't have to hunt with a home and a full bowl
2007-06-21 13:59:37 · answer #7 · answered by Marvelgirl 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i has a jack russel terrier smart dog loyal 2 me but was extremely aggresive towards others
2007-06-21 14:28:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes ...All terriers have the hunting instinct as they were originally bred for catching rabbits and killing rats .. when I take my Highland terriers for a walk in the woods they often try to dig out a rabbit hole ...
2016-03-14 04:59:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel great about my Jack R. he has killed at least 12 Rats over 100 mice and 5 Snakes that I know of, and he loves all People.
2007-06-21 13:53:36 · answer #10 · answered by Larry M 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋