wexford Pa 84 Posted May 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Whatever happened to plain old 'Long legged' & 'Short legged' JRTs? Is there a difference? Some of my short type JRT's litter mates where what you'd call a 'Parson Russell'. Is it just people breeding purely from the leggy types? I always thought that 'Parson Russell' was just a name that the KC used for a leggy Russell. Not knocking the dog though, just a few confused thoughts! There's a topic on here titled 'any parson russell owners' its worth a read, should clear up any confusions you've got! Hope this helps! Atb Pa Quote Link to post
wexford Pa 84 Posted May 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Does the odd few cms matter on a tail.I would say there is more than Russell in them Wexford, maybe from a few years back, looks a nice healthy litter though, be good to see how they turn out. I believe so AngelicAcid, when you've got the colours they've got but the father is as pure a Parsons as u can get (no smart answers please, i know the originality of Parsons) and the mother i cud only trace bk 1 generation n i found that her father was Parsons n her mother was a wire-haired jrt or terrier.. Did my best tracing the ancestory of these pups before i bought them but there workers and if they work n work well, who cares what bit is in them here n there.. Atb mate.. Pa Quote Link to post
Malt 379 Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Whatever happened to plain old 'Long legged' & 'Short legged' JRTs? Is there a difference? Some of my short type JRT's litter mates where what you'd call a 'Parson Russell'. Is it just people breeding purely from the leggy types? I always thought that 'Parson Russell' was just a name that the KC used for a leggy Russell. Not knocking the dog though, just a few confused thoughts! There's a topic on here titled 'any parson russell owners' its worth a read, should clear up any confusions you've got! Hope this helps! Atb Pa Cheers! Quote Link to post
goldfinch2007 2,332 Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 look cracking pups mate,good luck with it. Quote Link to post
Attack Fell Terrier 864 Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Could they have a bit of Plummer or even a bit of Bull in the blood somewhere down the line? Either way, best of luck with the pup mate. Quote Link to post
lilvixen 26 Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Healthy strong looking pups.. but Parsons they aint... hope your pup turns out well for you and does his job... atb Quote Link to post
sounder79 80 Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 the parson is the leggy narrow type,and the russell is the short stocky type. am i right? Quote Link to post
wink hound 0 Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 not really. a "parson type" maybe leggy, but to be a "parson" they need to be registered and have pedgriee. Quote Link to post
sounder79 80 Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 not really. a "parson type" maybe leggy, but to be a "parson" they need to be registered and have pedgriee. righto Quote Link to post
wexford Pa 84 Posted May 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 not really. a "parson type" maybe leggy, but to be a "parson" they need to be registered and have pedgriee. righto they're not registered cos the mother is half wire-haired terrier, ive said it in this post already, their worker bred not reg/show bred.. Quote Link to post
wexford Pa 84 Posted May 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 not really. a "parson type" maybe leggy, but to be a "parson" they need to be registered and have pedgriee. righto they're not registered cos the mother is half wire-haired terrier, ive said it in this post already, their worker bred not reg/show bred.. sorry folks just read down through the posts again and seen that your maybe not talkin about my pups.. sorry lads! Quote Link to post
Fish...E 0 Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 I have a Parsons (long legged!) Looking at the pure breed of parsons, like the breeder "Go to ground" they are stunning. I am always confussed buy the whole leg thing? IMO short legs don't look right, might be because im used to looking at mine! Parson breed them with longer legs so to keep up with the larger hounds and horses when out hunting, though still small enough to go to ground if needed. As for the breed, can't beat them. The most loving, loyal, clever, hard, for ever full of beans, no fear, I can fight the world little dogs to will meet. My little PRT is as happy when sniffing out rabbits, chasing squirrels or killing a sock in the lounge! Never managed to wear her out, and even a hint of the "W" word shes at the door. They will sneak into the smallest of warm places, mine will always sneak up on the lounge chair and lay on the left hand side, always?? Also she is into spooning! Will, given half a chance sneak under the quilt and roll up behind your legs! The only down side (if you can call it that) is barking. Its breed into them to bark at the site of quarry! That bolloked up taking her shooting LOLOLOL! Top little dog, im 6'4", never felt a tit walking her, always getting stopped by people for fusses. Ian Quote Link to post
sounder79 80 Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 not really. a "parson type" maybe leggy, but to be a "parson" they need to be registered and have pedgriee. righto they're not registered cos the mother is half wire-haired terrier, ive said it in this post already, their worker bred not reg/show bred.. sorry folks just read down through the posts again and seen that your maybe not talkin about my pups.. sorry lads! no bother bud who gives a shit what they are once they hunt! Quote Link to post
sounder79 80 Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 I have a Parsons (long legged!) Looking at the pure breed of parsons, like the breeder "Go to ground" they are stunning. I am always confussed buy the whole leg thing? IMO short legs don't look right, might be because im used to looking at mine! Parson breed them with longer legs so to keep up with the larger hounds and horses when out hunting, though still small enough to go to ground if needed. As for the breed, can't beat them. The most loving, loyal, clever, hard, for ever full of beans, no fear, I can fight the world little dogs to will meet. My little PRT is as happy when sniffing out rabbits, chasing squirrels or killing a sock in the lounge! Never managed to wear her out, and even a hint of the "W" word shes at the door. They will sneak into the smallest of warm places, mine will always sneak up on the lounge chair and lay on the left hand side, always?? Also she is into spooning! Will, given half a chance sneak under the quilt and roll up behind your legs! The only down side (if you can call it that) is barking. Its breed into them to bark at the site of quarry! That bolloked up taking her shooting LOLOLOL! Top little dog, im 6'4", never felt a tit walking her, always getting stopped by people for fusses. Ian cant beat a bit of spooning he hup! Quote Link to post
tango 221 Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 I have a Parsons (long legged!) Looking at the pure breed of parsons, like the breeder "Go to ground" they are stunning. I am always confussed buy the whole leg thing? IMO short legs don't look right, might be because im used to looking at mine! Parson breed them with longer legs so to keep up with the larger hounds and horses when out hunting, though still small enough to go to ground if needed. As for the breed, can't beat them. The most loving, loyal, clever, hard, for ever full of beans, no fear, I can fight the world little dogs to will meet. My little PRT is as happy when sniffing out rabbits, chasing squirrels or killing a sock in the lounge! Never managed to wear her out, and even a hint of the "W" word shes at the door. They will sneak into the smallest of warm places, mine will always sneak up on the lounge chair and lay on the left hand side, always?? Also she is into spooning! Will, given half a chance sneak under the quilt and roll up behind your legs! The only down side (if you can call it that) is barking. Its breed into them to bark at the site of quarry! That bolloked up taking her shooting LOLOLOL! Top little dog, im 6'4", never felt a tit walking her, always getting stopped by people for fusses. had a few of them,they can be a bit slow to start but given a bit of time they go damn well good luck with him pat Quote Link to post
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