Describe a good working Jack russell

[swanseajack 228]

What would your defintion of a Good Russell be...

Size, conformation, coat, temperament, working style

 

Part A. In your eyes a perfect Russell

 

Size =

 

Conformation =

 

Coat =

 

Temperament=

 

Working Style=

 

Part B. What faults do you see in the Russell...

 

as long as it's worker to worker it don't matter Yeah! we know that, but I'm asking what would be your perfect Russell, what do you look for when looking for the perfect dog ???

 

Some pics, and descriptions of dogs you've had in the past or now would be good ??

 

This is aimed at people who have or have had Russells and are a fan of them.. the rest of you I'm starting a new thread for your particular breed...

[shinyspade 2]

size around 12 to 14 inch.

 

comformation. stronge but spannable with good bone .

 

coat. rough brocken or smooth. dont really matter to me as long as its weather resistant. more attention should be paid to the dogs hide/skin as thats what gives the most protction imo.

 

temprement. lively /sharp. but not overly aggressive. with a busy atitude

 

working style. the best ive seen will bay and mix. but will try not to get to badly damaged trying to bolt a fox by driveing forward and baying close taking hold when the oportunity shows a good russell should know when its bettered by a fox and settle to a steady bay. holding it there till dug .

 

there are to many russells being bred that are built like tanks in general most russells ive seen are to big for the area i hunt. instead of useing fell and bull ect. it would be better if folk looked for proper working russells to breed off

 

some russells that i feel are where of good type.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

feel free to ask about any of the dogs for an honest answer

Edited September 8, 2008 by shinyspade

[swanseajack 228]

Thanks SS, at last a good answer to a genuine post...

 

My take on them:

Size = 12/14" Conformation = good strong heads, bit of length in the body, easily spannable, Coat =not fussed as long as it's weatherproof, Temperament= busy little dogs, 100 miles an hour, nothing phases them, Working Style= baying and mixing mainly baying and making a racket is what I see a Russell as, not giving an inch confusing the fck out of it's quarry..

 

some pics of tidy russells I've dug to..

 

 

 

 

 

[donnyc 1,203]

All the above + the least amount of lakie blood ..But What no ones said yet NOSE because it can have all the above and not be worth a shit .If it cant find it it cant work it .

[swanseajack 228]

Here's a couple more...

 

 

 

 

from this weekend

[BredtoHunt 8]

For your side of pond the above choices would be mine

For my side of the pond a little different

 

Size 11 to 13 inches, Chest fexibility and span is critical over here if they are to see any amount of work.

Good head with strong teeth and jaws, not a bully head though as the dog needs to be able to manouver it quickly in tight spaces. Legs of decent length to allow it to travel the woods and snow.

Coat: Dense, harsh and weather proof, will be subject to temps from 30 C (90+ F) to Minus 20 C (10 below F) Needs to be capable of falling into water in way below freezing temps and give a shake and keep on going.

Temperament : Terrier knows it is king of the world but does not feel the need to prove it.

Working style: Depends on the job in front of the terrier. No one is suitable for all situations. I want an assortment of styles, Must hold or move to bolt.

Also value a little softer, must still have enough grit to move to a stop or bolt. A real bonus if this one can be called off.

Edited March 2, 2009 by BredtoHunt