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of super premium dry dog food and a variety of whole raw
foods, including raw chicken backs, turkey necks, and all
kinds of fruit and vegetables put through a juicer. For those wanting more
information about feeding their dogs a raw diet, I recommend
the book Give Your Dog
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| For most new pet owners, I usually recommend
one of the super premium brands of dog food. Super premium brands
contain the proper nutritional balance in a very concentrated
form; although they cost more per bag than most supermarket
brands, you feed less per meal. I would avoid a
supermarket brand, as most of these are high in fiber and
require that you feed almost twice the amount compared to a
super premium brand.
Helpful hint: the more they eat, the more they
poop! Feeding
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| Are Jack
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The JRTCA maintains stringent
guidelines for registration. Unlike other
registries that register the entire litter at birth, the JRTCA
registers individual terriers upon their own merit when they
reach one year of age.
Part of this registration process is a thorough vet
exam to rule out certain hereditary defects. As a result, Jack
Russells have fewer health problems than many other
breeds.
Hereditary deafness and certain
eye problems have been known to occur in Jack Russells. It is highly
recommended that any terrier used for breeding be BAER tested
for normal hearing and CERF tested annually to rule out eye
problems.
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nutritious diet, lots of exercise, and loving care, your Jack
Russell should lead a long and healthy
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That is something you should
discuss with your veterinarian, but most seem to suggest
spaying/neutering at around six months of age. According
to the terms of the spay/neuter clause in our Pet Purchase
Agreement, we require the terrier to be sterilized before one
year of age.
There’s no truth to the notion that a female will make
a better pet if she’s allowed to have at least one
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are more even in temperament without the influence of the
raging hormones responsible for cyclic mood swings in intact
dogs. |
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| What are the
basic grooming requirements for Jack Russells and what
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| A slicker brush, an undercoat
rake or stripping comb/knife, and nail clippers should do
it. Whether you
own a smooth coat or a rough/broken coat, weekly brushing and
biweekly nail trimming and ear cleaning will be your basic
routine.
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shedding (spring and fall), your terrier may require more
frequent grooming.
Bathing is rarely necessary unless your terrier meets
up with a skunk or rolls in something really
smelly—unfortunately something they seem to thoroughly
enjoy! In a
terrier with the correct coat texture, dirt will readily brush
out once it is dry. |
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All terriers need to have the
dead hair removed periodically through regular brushing/raking
of the coat. This
helps keep the coat thick and harsh, which is equally
important for a working dog or a family pet as a correct coat
provides protection from the elements.
Grooming for the show ring is a
bit more involved.
It requires periodic hand stripping and trimming of the
coat to maintain a clean outline. Shaving with electric
clippers is never recommended as it harms the proper texture
of the coat, reducing its ability to repel dirt and water and
protect the terrier from the elements. |
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stripping techniques for both novice and experienced groomers
alike, you can order the Grooming the Jack Russell Terrier for
Companionship, Work, and Show video produced by Canine Training Systems. |
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