Author Topic: Looking for a Dog (Read 4841 times)

chester ver2.0 · « **on:** December 10, 2018, 08:01:58 AM »

One for the NSW swaggers
I am looking for a new dog, specifically a Jack Russell pup

Does not have to be show quality and dont mind if he is a bit of a mixed breed

If anyone knows of any breeders or similar in NSW please let me know

Bigfish · « **Reply #1 on:** December 10, 2018, 08:27:56 AM »

Do a dog a favour Look around the animal shelters and sometimes Gumtree has people listing feed dog. Too many morons out there who shouldnt be allowed to have a dog and many end up being mistreated and then end up in pounds. Good luck with your search. I have a jack russell ( supposed to be 100%..BUT!)...FANTASTIC MATES ONCE YOU BOND!

macca · « **Reply #2 on:** December 10, 2018, 09:13:08 AM »

Best to contact your local canine association to find registered breeders. Stay away from the puppy farms, the Victorian Canine Association is now called Dogs Victoria I think, not sure what they call the NSW variety this week.

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Hoyks · « **Reply #3 on:** December 10, 2018, 09:16:08 AM »

Here is Lucy: https://www.petrescue.com.au/listings/667130

Or keep an eye on:

http://jrtrescue.net/

https://www.hunteranimalrescue.com.au/

https://www.rspcansw.org.au/who-we-are/locations/shelters/hunter-shelter/

https://www.dogrescuenewcastle.com.au/links/

Almost all my dogs have been rescue dogs. The seem to appreciate being taken in by a new pack.

Pete79 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 10, 2018, 09:48:23 AM »

Quote from: Hoyks on December 10, 2018, 09:16:08 AM

Here is Lucy: https://www.petrescue.com.au/listings/667130

We'll be looking for a rescue dog for our family early in the new year after we come back from our Christmas trip up north, found 3 or 4 on that site that I want to go and get today....

for the link..

Cruiser 105Tvan · « **Reply #5 on:** December 10, 2018, 10:07:20 AM »

Quote from: Pete79 on December 10, 2018, 09:48:23 AM

We'll be looking for a rescue dog for our family early in the new year after we come back from our Christmas trip up north, found 3 or 4 on that site that I want to go and get today....
for the link..

You said you wanted only one, have you now included the rest of your family in the choice of one each?

Nothing like the sound of paws or feet just following you around.
And it's a real wrench when something happens.
Hope you get a good one.

wakychapmans · « **Reply #6 on:** December 10, 2018, 10:17:06 AM »

when we were first looking for a Samoyed... we joined the NSW Samoyed Rescue facebook page. We even applied for a puppy that was a rescue. At the exact same time... a male puppy became available from our (preferred) breeder. As first time dog parents... we went with a puppy from the breeder (she also shows dogs and trains them for agility).

So I would suggest checking out the Jack Russell Rescue Australia page https://www.facebook.com/jrtrescue/?__tn__=%2CdC-R-R&eid=ARCExTfeTnTCoXd0qS9YE0g3zmkBb9VT_88xky9Gx0lgeTGn0CV7UGhqQvkap1s141iUal1f3rbBMLUi&fref=nf

There's a Sydney pup' looking for a home there right now.

Good luck on your addition to the family.

chester ver2.0 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 10, 2018, 10:19:22 AM »

Cool thanks it is definitely rescue dog all the way all of our animals growing up have been from the pound... Just thought i would put the word out as there are now so many other sites apart from the RSPCA

macca · « **Reply #8 on:** December 10, 2018, 05:57:31 PM »

Have you had a Jack Russell before Chester? they are great company. I have always had gun dogs and always had a Jack to keep them company, have had four of them now, always laugh at the little buggers bossing around a big tough Chesapeake. Had to put my last one down about a month or two ago, miss her, she had a terrific personality. Good luck with yours, you wont be sorry

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JusyApples · « **Reply #9 on:** December 10, 2018, 06:17:48 PM »

How about a greyhound, I have one just retired from the track looking for a home

chester ver2.0 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 11, 2018, 07:44:37 AM »

Quote from: macca on December 10, 2018, 05:57:31 PM

Have you had a Jack Russell before Chester? they are great company. I have always had gun dogs and always had a Jack to keep them company, have had four of them now, always laugh at the little buggers bossing around a big tough Chesapeake. Had to put my last one down about a month or two ago, miss her, she had a terrific personality. Good luck with yours, you wont be sorry

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Hi there no we have not had a jack russell before. After the last dog being a lovable but huge 54kg monster we agreed that something smaller was on the cards as there is a potential it can go the the missus work some days of the week so we are looking for a smaller dog with a big personality

KingBilly · « **Reply #11 on:** December 11, 2018, 09:18:21 AM »

Another possibility in that size, and an Australian breed, is the Tenterfield Terrier. Great little dog, heaps of personality. Our little fella lived for 11 years and only the cancer stopped him bouncing around in the end.

KB

Troopy_03 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 11, 2018, 11:56:19 AM »

We always had German Shepherds, but 3 years after our last pair of Sheps, we (I) decided to go for a Jack Russell this time. Getting on a bit and thought it might be easier than Shepherds. Man was I wrong, Jack Russels keep you on the run alright (in a good way

). Our was a recue dog too and he had a couple of small issues, but has come along beautifully. He was almost 2 when we got him, and turned 3 in November.

They are very loyal, and can be a bit protective, but have a lovely nature. Hate to say it, but probably smarter than Sheps too. Mine checks to see what I get dressed in the morning, and can tell if I'm staying home or going out somewhere. (maybe i just dress like a slob at home). We take him for runs on Stockton Beach, and let him off lead up in the dunes. We usually do about 4Km in the dunes, but he'd do 3 times that easily, with running up and down and back and forth.

You may have to limit their TV time though, our tends to be a bit of a TV addict. As soon as he hears a particular ad music come on, he bolts in to bark at the dog or cat or whatever is on it. He knows them all too...

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Hope find what you're looking for anyway, but you can't go wrong with a Jack Russell.

Bird · « **Reply #13 on:** December 11, 2018, 12:16:03 PM »

My pisshead ex-neighbour had 2 Jacks, and from the moment he put the keys in his ignition at 5am till the time he took them out of the ignition in the arvo they barked and moaned like ****s at anything, a moth farting, or a plan 50,000,000klms away. ****in nightmares.

He had several letters from people up and down the place as his joint backs on to properties from the side street telling him to do something about them or the people would..
Council came about 10 times, warned him, warned him, warned him .... but in the end couldn't give a **** either.

austastar · « **Reply #14 on:** December 11, 2018, 03:02:48 PM »

Hi,
Next doors have 3 minture dachsunds that bark at everything and each other. Fortunately we tend not to use that side of the house much and can ignore them.
I don't know if that is typical of the breed, but it would be a pain to live with them.
Cheers

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macca · « **Reply #15 on:** December 11, 2018, 03:31:41 PM »

Quote from: Troopy_03 on December 11, 2018, 11:56:19 AM

We always had German Shepherds, but 3 years after our last pair of Sheps, we (I) decided to go for a Jack Russell this time. Getting on a bit and thought it might be easier than Shepherds. Man was I wrong, Jack Russels keep you on the run alright (in a good way ). Our was a recue dog too and he had a couple of small issues, but has come along beautifully. He was almost 2 when we got him, and turned 3 in November.

They are very loyal, and can be a bit protective, but have a lovely nature. Hate to say it, but probably smarter than Sheps too. Mine checks to see what I get dressed in the morning, and can tell if I'm staying home or going out somewhere. (maybe i just dress like a slob at home). We take him for runs on Stockton Beach, and let him off lead up in the dunes. We usually do about 4Km in the dunes, but he'd do 3 times that easily, with running up and down and back and forth.

You may have to limit their TV time though, our tends to be a bit of a TV addict. As soon as he hears a particular ad music come on, he bolts in to bark at the dog or cat or whatever is on it. He knows them all too... .

Hope find what you're looking for anyway, but you can't go wrong with a Jack Russell.

Quote from: Bird on December 11, 2018, 12:16:03 PM

My pisshead ex-neighbour had 2 Jacks, and from the moment he put the keys in his ignition at 5am till the time he took them out of the ignition in the arvo they barked and moaned like ****s at anything, a moth farting, or a plan 50,000,000klms away. ****in nightmares.

He had several letters from people up and down the place as his joint backs on to properties from the side street telling him to do something about them or the people would..
Council came about 10 times, warned him, warned him, warned him .... but in the end couldn't give a **** either.

Quote from: austastar on December 11, 2018, 03:02:48 PM

Hi,
Next doors have 3 minture dachsunds that bark at everything and each other. Fortunately we tend not to use that side of the house much and can ignore them.
I don't know if that is typical of the breed, but it would be a pain to live with them.
Cheers

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99.9 times out of 100 that is not the dogs fault, it is the way they are / or are not trained. Some people shouldn't be allowed to own dogs

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austastar · « **Reply #16 on:** December 11, 2018, 03:39:26 PM »

Hi,
Possibly, but the two previous dogs, both larger breeds, were much more sensible.
The yapalots would be lucky to have a brain cell between them.
Cheers

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Paddler Ed · « **Reply #17 on:** December 11, 2018, 05:16:44 PM »

Outlaws have a Jack Russell in the UK, came from working game keeper stock... absolute killer little dog - mice, rats and rabbits are all fair game - and loyal as to their boss (in this case, the Father in Law) but will do things for others if they like them.

macca · « **Reply #18 on:** December 11, 2018, 05:27:54 PM »

Quote from: Paddler Ed on December 11, 2018, 05:16:44 PM

Outlaws have a Jack Russell in the UK, came from working game keeper stock... absolute killer little dog - mice, rats and rabbits are all fair game - and loyal as to their boss (in this case, the Father in Law) but will do things for others if they like them.

Couple of years ago we had a bit of a rat plaque down here, my little Jack kept them out of my place, for a while every couple of days i would find one dead in the yard, was pretty good sorting those bloody minors too

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Traveller · « **Reply #19 on:** December 11, 2018, 05:58:12 PM »

Jack Russells are a great little dog, and as others have said, characters with spirit. Another breed that has a lot of the same traits is the Miniature Schnauzer, which could be worth a look at.

Pete79 · « **Reply #20 on:** December 11, 2018, 10:17:11 PM »

Jack Russells have spirit alright....

My mates Jack Russell loved nothing more then running amok with my American Bulldog. They'd both go nuts for hours.
I think they thought they where brothers...

After my big 67kg sook got owned by the 6.5kg Jack Russsell my mate's daughters would dress the big fella appropriately...

I've had 2 mates with Jack Russells and my only negitive comment is they can get a bit snappy sometimes.

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Author Topic: Looking for a Dog (Read 4841 times)

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