Parsons Jack Russells
| These are long legged Jacks. They have the same attributes to Jack Russells but as is obvious those long legs bring chase instinct together with prey instinct. Rather than 'Ratting' they are apparently used for foxing and badger baiting. We don't want to know the working side of our terriers but you need to be aware those instincts have been bred in them and are only apparent upon full maturity. Buying a terrier pup and putting in TLC doesn't make a hoot of difference in dulling their instincts, but can influence the degree of control your dog and you have in trying to manage them. The long legged terriers tend to be more 'aloof' in nature, which terrier addicts appreciate as part of their independent spirit. Coat wise they come smooth, broken (rough on the back and beard) and wire or rough coated. The rough coat is meant to protect their skin going in the brambles. We have a lot of Parson's come through pounds having 'failed' to return to their owners whilst 'on the job' or perhaps gone to ground for a while and become disorientated on alighting. You definitely have to microchip and have a clear disc (not engraved) on your Parson's, if you are chancing them off the lead. No matter how trained they are once their attention is focused your call becomes a distant familiar almost annoying fly in their ear! |
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