Purchasing a Little Eden Puppy
Can I meet the sire and dam of the pups and visit the kennel area?
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Absolutely! You are most welcome to meet the parents of the pups, along with the rest of the gang of Jack Russells living here at Little Eden. We’re proud of the great temperaments and physical beauty our terriers possess. We believe it is important for you to see for yourself what you can expect your puppy to be like as an adult. All Little Eden puppies are whelped and raised in our home. The adult dogs are rotated on a schedule throughout the year between the house and the kennel area. The kennel living quarters for the terriers consist of indoor runs with heated dog houses and spacious outdoor fenced paddocks for daily exercise. This routine, along with plenty of long walks, playtime, and fieldwork, keeps all Little Eden Terriers quite happy and healthy.
What necessary paperwork will I receive when purchasing a Little Eden puppy?
Little Eden provides each new owner with a Puppy Packet that contains necessary health records to date and a plethora of useful information to help start you off on the right foot with this newest little addition to your family. Each Puppy Packet includes:
In addition to providing the Puppy Packet at the time of purchase, we also provide lifetime support in terms of guidance and advice any time you should need it while raising your terrier.
- Purchase Agreement/Health Guarantee
- Health Record
- Food Sample and feeding instructions
- Four Generation Pedigree and Stud Service Certificate (according to terms of Purchase Agreement)
- JRTCA Breed Information Pamphlet/Application for Membership
- Reading materials on crate training, obedience, behavior, and socialization
In addition to providing the Puppy Packet at the time of purchase, we also provide lifetime support in terms of guidance and advice any time you should need it while raising your terrier.
What paperwork is required for JRTCA registration?
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After becoming a member of the JRTCA, you will need to obtain a Registration Application to register your terrier when it becomes eligible at one year of age. Along with the completed application, you will also need to furnish the JRTCA with a copy of the four-generation pedigree and stud service certificate provided in your Puppy Packet. Unique to the JRTCA registration process is the Veterinary Certificate portion of the application. Your vet will need to complete this section and sign the back of three photos of your terrier within 30 days of applying for registration. You can contact the JRTCA for complete details regarding the registration process.
What is a spay/neuter contract?
Dogs not intended for breeding are generally spayed or neutered for convenience (not having to live through heat cycles for example) and to remove any chance of an unplanned litter. We are very particular in what we consider to be breeding stock, and sell most of our puppies on spay/neuter contracts. This does not mean there is anything at all "wrong" with a pup sold as such, and in fact most people cannot tell the difference between our "pet quality" and "show quality" puppies. It could be something as simple as a crooked tooth, or the texture of the coat. In many cases puppies that could actually be suitable as breeding and show dogs are sold as pets quite simply because we believe that "pet homes rule." And in the end, a great home is our most important consideration when selling a puppy :-)
Can my spayed/neutered terrier be JRTCA registered and participate in club events?
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Altered terriers are Recorded, rather than Registered with the JRTCA, with records maintained on the dog similar to the registry. Recorded terriers are eligible to earn JRTCA Natural Hunting Certificates and are welcome to participate in the various performance events offered at JRTCA-sanctioned trials, including: Obedience, Agility, Racing, Go-to-Ground, and Lure Coursing. Many sanctioned trials offer special conformation classes for spayed and neutered terriers but these terriers are not eligible to compete in the regular conformation classes, which are traditionally designed as a showcase for breeding stock.
I adore the Jack Russell Terrier, but my lifestyle isn’t conducive to the stringent requirements of caring for a young puppy. Can you help?
Sounds like one of our retirees could be just the companion you’re looking for. Being older and more settled, an adult dog can be excellent company without the demands of an energetic young puppy. Another alternative is to check with Russell Rescue or The Russell Refuge where there are generally adults of various ages available for adoption.