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If you are searching for a doggy companion, you ought to put the Jack Russell terrier on your shortlist. Some of the best traits about the Jack Russell terrier is that they are small, inexpensive to keep, active, short-haired and intelligent. The Jack Russell terrier is a ideal dog for an older person, or someone living in an apartment.

The original Jack Russells were bred by a young theology student named John Russell studying at Oxford University in the early 19th. Century. It is believed that John Russell liked the appearance of his milkman’s dog and used it for breeding. The dog, a bitch named Trump was white and had patches of brown coloured hair on its eyes and ears.

Terriers are small, active dogs.The name ‘terrier’ comes from the Latin word ‘terra’ meaning ‘earth’, because terriers like to dig and go to ground while hunting. Terriers have been used to hunt all sorts of small animals such as rats, moles, badgers, foxes and rabbits. The Jack Russell descends from fox terriers.

Jack Russell terriers like to run and dig, so they will push their owners to go for frequent walks and they have a very persuasive personality. The word ‘dogged’ could have been derived from them – they just do not give up!

Because of all their digging and rooting around, they can get very muddy which means baths and grooming, although being short-haired animals, this is not a difficult task.

Nowadays, hunting with animals is banned in many countries, but this dog’s nature is still to hunt. They are particularly good ratters and can clear up an infestation of rats in short time. They are therefore also good dogs to keep on a farm or substantial garden where rodents could be a difficulty.

Terriers also make very reliable guard dogs. They will protect your property in the garden or in your home. They are very territorial and, although they will not usually molest or bite strangers, they will definitely let you know that there is a stranger around.

Having said that, it is a wise thing to train your dog. If you are not sure how to do this or what to teach it, go to dog training groups or buy a book. Jack Russell terriers are very intelligent and love dealings with their masters, so they learn quickly and readily if you start them young enough, because they are also fairly strong-willed dogs.

I have heard stories of Jack Russell terriers allowing strangers into a property but not allowing them to leave without being told to. This seems like a fantastic manner of catching burglars.

These dogs make great family pets, but they do not always get on with other dogs that they are not living with. This can lead to fighting and injuries.

Aside from injuries in fights, Jack Russells enjoy pretty decent health. They are not subject to any major illnesses like some other breeds are. They also live a long time frequently reaching 13 and fifteen with some Jack Russell terriers reaching 18, 19 and even 20 years of age.

Owen Jones, the writer of this piece, writes on a variety of subjects, but is currently involved with the canine distemper vaccination. If you want to kcurrently more, please visit our website at Distemper Vaccines

Every dog likes to be given a tasty tidbit as a treat and every dog-owner likes to give them. But do you know whether the dog treats that you are giving are healthy or dangerous for your pet, because there are both sorts on the market. In fact, there are hundreds of types of dog treats of all sizes, shapes and colours.

No matter what you feed your dog, it is worth checking whether he has eaten it all and if not why not. There could be several causes, but each dog owner ought to know how much their dog usually eats and what he particularly likes. Not eating normally is frequently a sign that your dog is ill or about to be ill. Some foods can cause this symptom though as well.

Treats that are manufactured to scrub your dog’s teeth frequently come in the shape of a bone, not that that is relevant to the dog, He knows it is not a bone sure enough. But most dogs do like them. A difficult can occur if your dog has powerful jaws and tries to eat big chunks in one go.

These substantial, slightly soggy pieces can become lodged in the throat or intestines resulting in blockages. Frequently these blockages will dissolve away over a few hours, but if they are resulting in breathing problems or discomfort, you might need to take your dog to a vet.

Rawhide chews also fall into this category although they come with problems of their own as well. Rawhide chews are good for scraping plaque and tartar off your dog’s teeth that would otherwise lead to bacteria, bad teeth and foul breath, but they can also become lodged in the animal’s throat or intestines, so attempt to purchase treats that your dog cannot swallow but has to chew on.

Rawhide is an animal by-product, so it has to be preserved to prevent it going rancid. Attempt to find out what that preservative is and find out whether it is perilous or not. It has been reported that some countries have been using arsenic to conserve their chews, this is obviously not a good idea and is one of the most dangerous dog treats.

Chocolate is lethal to dogs. Not many adults and very few children are aware of this, because you often see people giving their dog a square of chocolate. The reason these dogs do not die a terrible death is that most of the chocolate that we can buy these days does not contain much chocolate. It is chocolate-flavoured paste. Look on the list of ingredients on the wrapper of your next bar of chocolate to see what I am saying.

However, different countries have different laws concerning what can be called chocolate. The European Union is pretty decent, America not so decent and Thailand is atrocious. Normally, bakers’ chocolate is the most powerful, which makes a chocolate covered chocolate cake the most dangerous for dogs – exactly the sort of thing they can take from the picnic blanket.

Sickness, uneven heartbeat, ‘craziness’, hyperactivity, a visit to the vets for a stomach pump or death are usually the result.

Dogs love bones and they are healthy for them as well (which makes you wonder why so many dog chews are purchased). However, not all bones are healthy for dogs. Cats grind everything up small, which is why they can be safely given fish, chicken and turkey bones. However dogs tend to wolf things down, so never give these bones to your dog.

Fish bones are fine and sharp and can stick in the throat or gut as with humans needing surgery, but chicken and turkey bones splinter into these fine slithers too when crunched. Do not give them to a dog as a treat.

Owen Jones, the writer of this article, writes on a number of subjects, but is now concerned with the canine distemper vaccination. If you want to know more, please go to our website at Distemper Vaccines