Welcome Friends. Dec. 2015.The Members News Letter of the

“Independent Jack Russell Terrier Breeders Association”

‘Dibren Gadar’Now looking after The Taylor Family up at Slade Point – Mackay.

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Application – Renewal of Membership 2016.

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Independent Jack Russell Terrier Breeders Assoc : Membership fees for 2016

It is time to remind you : Annual Membership Fees are due.

Our Membership fee is just $20.00 for the year.

Please check the Postal Address Label on the front of this magazine: -if it carries '16' after your Name and Registration Number you are safe for 2016.if it carries '15' then membership fees are due now !!!if it carries '*’ then you are not a member and this will be your Last Newsletter.

Tracey From Charters Towers

sent in this picture of her last litter of

5 puppies – names :

Loki (m) - Lantern (m) - Harley Quinn (f) -

Enchantress (f) & Raven (f)

Born on 6 Nov 2015.

Dad. – (Dibren Essen) Mum. – Dibren Gerbera.

Good afternoon, Hugo graduating from Puppy School.I would like to introduce myself as one of Hugo's (Lulu Hugo) owners.  My husband Ross & I have had Hugo since 6 June 2014.  Our son Matt gave him to Ross as a birthday present.  Hugo has settled into our family really well & we all love him to bits.Hugo goes in the truck 5 days a week with my husband Ross & son Matthew.  Matthew owns a bedding business here on the coast.  Matt & Ross deliver stock & Hugo has his seat in the truck.  He is a welcome visitor to the warehouses in Brisbane to pick up stock & a talking point with customers.

Kind regards,Pam.

Hugo’s first birthday April 2015.

‘Hugo’ heading off to work. We have a seat belt for ‘Hugo’ & he has a preference to sit on the passengers lap usually Ross & look out the window.

Hi Brendon. ‘Dibren Gadar’ aka ‘Jax’ just had a bath and rewarded with a pigs ear he's a champion little boy and well behaved cheers Michael and Raelene – Mackay.

WHAT MAKES JACK RUSSELL TERRIERS SO DIFFERENT ?

Scene stealer of stage shows and horse shows, too cute, too smart and far too appealing for its own good; to see a Jack Russell is to want one. And therein lies the problem. Because, for all of its appeal as an irascible fun-loving scamp, the Jack Russell terrier (JRT) was born to hunt. These dogs seek out trouble. That’s part of their appeal, but also part of the difficulty of owning them.

The JRT is the most popular ‘rare” breed of dog in America and is fast becoming one of the most popular dogs in Australia. It is totally ignored by most dog books. For this reason there is a great lack of information available on the characteristics and unique personality of this breed of dog.

If you are ready to take a walk on the wild side, then this article is intended to fill the gap and provide JRT owners and prospective owners with information specific to this most versatile of dogs.

Most people look at a JRT and see an irresistibly cute dog with an impish face and they simply must have one. However, when they get one they are unprepared to deal with the JRT’s never ending quest for adventure.

It has taken over 100 years of selective breeding to create a dog that loves to hunt. These dogs need to be bold, energetic, inquisitive and relentless. The JRT’s hunting style is different from most breed of dogs and they need to be independent and self directed. They must be tough and tenacious in the face of adversity (even if that adversity is their owner telling them “NO”). They must be untiring in order to follow the fox over great distances and keep it at bay for long periods (as any owner knows who has ever tried to catch a runaway JRT). They must bark with stamina (much to the neighbours dismay). They must be willing, indeed, anxious to seek out quarry and follow it underground. Allowed to roam the neighbourhood, the JRT feels compelled to range far afield and may not return for days, or at all; in fact, some JRT’s have been found underground after days, unwilling to leave their quarry at any cost. Left alone in the yard, they will dig in search of buried treasure.

Everyone wants an intelligent dog, but few people realize it is easier to live with a dumb dog than a smart one, especially when that intelligence is combined with independence. The JRT is an intelligent and independent dog.

JRT’s tend to be leaders, and should be obedience trained so that they accept you as leader. Give a JRT an inch and it will likely take several miles. This does not mean it needs to be shown whose boss with force, just a consistent, gentle but firm hand.

All this does not mean the JRT cannot make a great pet – indeed, quite the contrary! However it is absolutely necessary to allow it to exercise both body and mind with daily outdoor activity; otherwise, it is likely to exercise both by creating special effects on your home with its teeth and nails. Owners who want a JRT primarily for a pet must commit themselves to changing their lifestyles to fit that JRT, because compromise is not in the breeds vocabulary!

Most terriers are not good candidates for “Miss Congeniality Awards” when it comes to getting along with other dogs, but JRT’s are somewhat the exception. Because they were meant to run with other dogs while hunting, the proper JRT should get along well with them. However, not all JRT’s have this proper outlook. Some JRT’s are not compatible with other dogs. Nor are they good with chooks, guinea pigs, cats, and ferrets, unless raised with them or carefully trained and supervised. The JRT is very likely the best hunting terrier in the world. Breeders have been extremely successful in producing a dog that fits the bill when it comes to bolting and dispatching foxes and small mammals. If you want a hunting terrier, then look no further – this is your breed.

Although JRT’s require large amounts of exercise, they can get as much joy from killing toys in your living room as they could rats in the field. They will provide their owners with hours of entertainment with their robust sense of humor and clownish antics. They learn quickly and are eager to please as long as there is fun involved. Even JRT’s must rest, and when they fall asleep at their owners feet, the owner too, can rest with the assurance that they are in the protective custody of an extremely loyal and fearless companion. JRT’s are excellent watchdogs. They make fun-loving friends for children, but will not put up with any abusive treatment.

Aside from certain temperament traits the JRT has been bred with for hunting, there are certain physical traits common to the JRT and that is good health. Many popular breeds of purebreds are plagued by hereditary defects, but the JRT is affected by very few such problems.

And remember JRT’s sleep; but not very often.

The above interesting article was kindly submitted by Margie, running her own small kennel she is well experienced with the tendencies of the JRT.

Thank you Margie.

The Leigh family of Alice Springs sent in this picture of Dibren Partridge.

Hi Brendon,

I just wanted to email you a photo of Spot ("Dibren Lad") who we purchased from you as a puppy over 7 years ago :) he is a quirky little bugger with his random wiry coat :) drives us crazy at times but couldn't ask for a better dog when it comes to our kids!

Ainslie.

Tracey From Charters

Towers sent in this picture of a little male

from her last litter of

5 puppies -- name :

Chajeskel Lantern.

Chajeskel Lantern.

Steve & Penny of Coral Cove sent in this picture of their little mate Amamoor Stud Miss Molly (Jess) at 6 yr old,

Bred by Sarah Brunskill at Amamoor.

Denis up at Tully Far North Qld sent in this picture of his new little boy Midgenoo Ferris.

Midgenoo Ferris.

Graham & Jackie from Tolga sent in these pictures of their two C.C.C. Registered Dogs they wish to swap over to our Assoc.

Male ‘Tubby’ (Chestarris Miracle Made).Female ‘Chili’ (Barloggio Chilli Pepper).

Graham & Jackie are expecting their first litter of puppies - January 2016.By the look of the parents they should be stunning little puppies.

Thank you for joining us at IJRTBA.