The Jack Russell Terrier has taken the dog world by storm. On city streets, country lanes, on TV and in upscale advertising, the Jack Russell is the breed of the moment; this energetic little dog is everywhere. The Ultimate Jack Russell Terrier is our largest book on the breed to date and brings together an impressive panel of top authorities to give a total picture of the breed. The text covers the breed's history, choosing a puppy, training, feeding, health care and breeding. The Jack Russell's accomplishments as a performance dog are fully explained, from Earthdog trials to Agility competitions, and the text is lavishly illustrated throughout.

Anyone who love's Jack Russell Terriers will enjoy this book. They have a personality all their own!

Jack Russell Terriers continues the Breed Basics series. Designed to be clear, concise, and reliable in our training message, this book discusses the Jack Russell personality, breed characteristics and history, selecting a litter and puppy, early obedience training and socialization, training for tricks, grooming, preventative care, typical Jack Russell ailments and general canine ailments. The informative and accessible text is illustrated with over 100 color photographs to help readers effectively train their Jack Russell terriers.

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That little Jack Russell Terrier puppy is so adorable-but is he the right dog for you? Many prospective dog owners don't ask the questions they should when they're deciding to bring a new puppy home. Now, the What About? series is here to help you understand the real-life implications of your decision, saving you time, money, and potential heartache-and protecting you and the dog from the consequences of an inappropriate choice.

Drawing upon the expertise of Jack Russell Terrier breeders, owners, rescue organizations, veterinarians, and trainers, What About Jack Russell Terriers? provides honest, reliable advice on what it's really like to own a JRT-no punches pulled. In a friendly, easy-to-follow Q&A format, author Audrey Pavia offers solid, proven guidance on everything you need to know about raising a JRT, including:

Breed characteristics · Behavior · Costs of ownership · Development in all life stages · Diet · Exercise requirements · Genetics and why it's important · Health and general care · Temperament · Training requirements · Working with behaviorists, trainers, and veterinarians · And more

Don't be taken by surprise. Get the answers you need now-before you get that Jack Russell Terrier puppy-and make a smart, informed decision.

A pocketful of energy and skill, the Parson Jack Russell Terrier was born for the hunt. While not all Jack Russells are afforded the opportunity to show off their fox-hunting acumen, the breed has happily found other ways of keeping busy! Today's Parson Russell Terriers are prized companions, show dogs, watchdogs and helpmates, adding fun, excitement and spontaneity to every family outing. This book provides the much-needed factual information about Parson Jack Russells and their history in Britain and America, breed character and standard, as well as puppy selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and behavior of the breed. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, preparing for the pup's arrival, housebreaking and preventing puppy problems.

In addition to an authoritative, comprehensive text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full color, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with a Jack Russell from puppyhood to the senior years.

MEMOIR OF THE REV. JOHN RUSSELL AND HIS OUT OF DOOR LIFE. By E.W.L. Davies. A VINTAGE DOG BOOKS CLASSIC REPRINT. Originally published in 1878 while the Rev. Russell was still alive, the book was then republished in 1883 with an extra chapter dealing with Russell's death and funeral. Both editions are now extremely scarce and expensive. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS have republished the 1883 edition, using the original text and illustrations as part of their CLASSIC BREED BOOKS series. The Rev. John Russell of Tordown in Devon is probably best known for his establishment of one of the worlds favourite dog breeds: The Jack Russell Terrier. This book is devoted to Russell's life as one of the great foxhunting characters in English history, and his passionate involvement with horses, hounds and terriers in his beloved Devon countryside. Although not a typical dog book this title will prove of great interest to anyone owning a Jack Russell Terrier, with its lively anecdotes of the history and origins of this game little dog. The author was a good friend of the Rev. Russell and before this book of memoirs was published he consulted his subject on the veracity of every line of its contents. John Russell's life and his love of sport is detailed from his early days at Tiverton School where he kept his first pack of hounds. For the next 75 years his life revolved around the Church and his love of hunting the fox, stag and hare. Upon his death in 1883 Russell left a legacy to the world not only of a hunting legend, but also the Jack Russell breed of terrier now loved by so many. This is a fascinating four hundred page read for any Jack Russell Terrier enthusiast or historian of the breed, and will also stand as an important record of the early days of hunting in the South West. Many of the earliest dog books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.