Jack Russell + Maltese Mix

My son just received a Jack Russell and a Maltese mix puppy and I was wondering what kind of temperament she will have. Also, I was wondering about how big she will get, and if calling her a jack-malt is correct.

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Jun 18, 2015
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Louie.. NEW
by: PeggyHHH

I adopted a Jacktese last September from our local shelter. They told me he was 3 years old, but the vet told me he was almost a year and still more of a puppy. And, sadly, Louie had been abused from former owners. You couldn't pick him up or even touch his back, when the low growls would start.
He was a challenge from the beginning, but I discovered that he was house broken and quite intelligent. I learned quickly his way of telling me things, and eventually (with all of his stubborn traits) he LET me become the true head of our household.
We put a run in the back yard, as it is not fenced in, and to prevent Louie from chasing all of the kids, bicycles and cats that go by our house. He ran furiously back and forth on the run, and his excitement at daily walk was like giving a child a piece of candy.
He is very aggressive to other dogs and possessive of his yard space. A neighbor's German Shepherd, Dexter has come into our yard and attacked him several times, so I was forced to put up a fence.
My calls to animal control have gotten me (or my other neighbors with pets)absolutely nowhere. My appeals to the dog's owners have fallen on deaf ears. It's frustrating because Louie is constantly frighened, and barely stays in the yard for a few minutes while he out to potty! I have to take him to my mother's, friends' houses or playgrounds to let him unleash some of that energy.
His sense of smell is so keen, he knows anyone that has come into contact with Dexter and goes ballistic when they even step out of the house, which is very close to mine! It takes a lot to calm him down!
But, all in all, he is so sweet and loving and likes to sit on my lap when I'm watching TV and lies near me on the floor where I sleep. I can now touch his back and pick him up because of the trust we have formed. We have become good companions, and I love him to pieces!
Oh, and he has a lot of fur and I see the Maltese clearly in that ever-wagging tail!

Mar 22, 2015
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Jack maltipoo NEW
by: Curty

I have a 14 week old Jack Russell Maltese Poodle mix named Snoop Hendrix... he is 50% jack Russell (his mom is jack) and 25% Maltese 25% poodle (his dad is a maltipoo) he is Soooo sweet, extremely smart and he loves to climb/dig... He loves people and other dogs and is very affectionate. He's about 4 pounds I think I love him his coat is changing he has blacks spots that are turning reddish brown and is a pleasure to have. He's very obedient and learns really quickly other than a few accidents he's house broken and it took no time at all. He's extremely active and can jump soooo high.

Mar 22, 2015
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Mar 15, 2015
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jackmalt or maltjack NEW
by: louise

I have a jack malt.His name is Fred and he is 7 years old.I just love him so much.He weights 6 lbs and a beautiful temperament.He's a little stubborn like a jack and docile like a malt.Just loves people.He seldom barks,sings a little when the phone rings.

Mar 15, 2015
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Great Dogs NEW
by: Elizabeth

I have a precious little jacktese rescue. She is the sweetest dog imaginable. She occasionally has the manic episodes of a Maltese, but is mostly a lap dog. Scruffy cute appearance, needs some grooming and a combing about once a week. Watch the teeth. They are a little weak. She is 16 lbs.

Mar 15, 2015
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Feb 08, 2012
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my beautiful Jack-tese! NEW
by: Anonymous

i have a 3 year old maltese x jack and i think they are just the most loving dogs! they have such a gentle nature and can also be so beautiful and energetic! after a recent visit at the vet we were told he had a small heart murmur.just wondering if anyone had ever heard of the problem with this breed of dog? anyway i absolutely love this breed!

Jan 23, 2012
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jack russell + maltese NEW
by: Louise

We have a jack malt, he will be 4 in Feb.I really don't know where to start.He's loving and smart,makes us laugh with his antics.Very pleasant and energetic ,but not all the time.We just love him to pieces and he weights 5 1/2 lbs.

Nov 29, 2011
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update on Odie NEW
by: Anonymous

Odie is now 5 months old. He is completely housebroken. Crate training was the easiest way for us. He is very loving. Full of energy one minute, laying in our laps the next minute. We finally got him to stop lunging at our faces by placing him in another room where he couldn't see us as soon as he started lunging. Puppy mouthing on your arm etc, is normal and we learned to let him do that so he knows what's acceptable and what's too hard. Also he seems to love shoes so we're working on the command "drop it"-trade a treat for the item you want them to drop. I thought this was weird at first, seemed like rewarding them for doing something they shouldn't but all he has to hear now is "DROP IT" and whatever he has in his mouth he drops. He will sometimes grab a show, find us and drop it in front of us..

Nov 02, 2011
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Pregnant
by: Jay Jay

So I have a preggo Jack Russell from a Maltese. She is in her 6th week and getting BIG. Has anyone else experienced this and can help me? This pregnancy was kind of an "accident" and I am very clueless as to what to do. I am taking to her the vet this coming weekend but experience from ppl that have been thru this before would assure me so much more. Also what can I expect the pups to b like? I appreciate any imput!
thank u!

Oct 07, 2011
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Odie is my baby
by: Anonymous

We got Odie a jack/maltese mix from shelter and he is so loving. We are going to have to take him (us) to obedience school. He has bursts of energy. When he gets super excited he likes to lunge at us and nip. Then he will be exhausted and just lay down. He loves his toys. He loves to lay in my lap. He is now 12 weeks old. We've had him 1 month.
He is smart. He knows 3 tricks already. He is doing better at housebreaking. Our vet said it usually takes about 15 weeks for them to "get it". Right now he weighs about 8 lbs. I'm hoping he doesn't get much bigger. He has the jack face and fluffy wiry hair. We did have to put up gates to keep him out of the carpet area..he likes to chew..even though he has lots of toys and chew things. Hoping he grows out of that quickly. He's a sweetheart and I feel blessed to have him. Wish I could put a picture so you could see him.

Aug 05, 2011
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my jack russel x maltese terrier just had pups
by: Marina

they are so cute and shes a good mum only problem is she ate all 5 afterbirths and has diarrea Does anyone know what extra food i should be giving her? Thanks

Aug 05, 2011
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Jun 01, 2011
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THAT SHOULD BE ME
by: CIARRA

HI GUYS IM GOING TO SING THAT SHOULD BE ME BY JUSTIN BIEBER
EVERYBODY LAUGHING IN MY MIND. RUMORS SPREADING BOUT THIS OTHER GUY. DO YOU DO WHAT YOU DID WHAT YOU DONE WITH ME DOES HE LOVE YOU THE WAY I DID. DID YOU FORGET ALL THE PLANS THAT YOU MADE WITH ME CAUSE BABY I DIDN'T THAT SHOULD BE ME HOLDING YOUR HAND THAT SHOULD BE ME MAKING YOU LAUGH THAT SHOULD ME ME THIS IS SO SAD THAT SHOULD BE ME THAT SHOULD BE ME THAT SHOULD BE ME FELINE YOUR KISS THAT SHOULD BE ME BUYING YOU GIFTS THIS IS SO WRONG I CANT GO ON TILL YOU BELLIVE CAUSE THAT SHOULD BE ME. YOU SAID YOU NEED A LITTLE TIME FOR MY MISTAKES. ITS FUNNY HOW YOU USE THAT TIME TO HAVE ME REPLACED. DID YOU THINK THAT I WOULDN'T SEE YOU OUT AT THE MOVIES WHAT YOU DOING TO ME ITS TAKING YOU THE WAY TO GO CAUSE IF YOUR TRYING TO BRAKE MY HEART ITS WORKING CAUSE YOU KNOW. THANKS FOR READING AND THAT'S NOT THE END OF THE SONG THERE'S STILL LOTS OF WORDS TO GO BYE

May 31, 2011
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u and i
by: justin bieber

hi everyone its Justin bieber here im in love with this girl she is called ciarra villaflor she lives in Perth i chating to her just now and i met her at my concert

May 29, 2011
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my little cute puppy
by: ciarra

my name is ciarra i have a puppy called kyro he is very small and cute. i got my puppy from gumtree all my friends want a puppy cause i have one. my friend jessamie she has a jack russell but i have a maltese jack russell she calle it jack cause its a jack russel the end

Apr 14, 2011
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my little cute puppy
by: ciarra

i have a Maltese jack Russel his name is Kyro
he is 4 fee tall and very cute.

Mar 15, 2011
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love our jack-tese
by: HolbrookJoe

best dog we've ever had....full of energy but obedient and smart (if you take the time to properly train). Amazingly fast, LOVES to play and run in the backyard chasing sticks, ball, large empty bleach bottles (we remove labels and rinse well first, of course). Will not wet or soil in the house after initial housebreaking (took several months, but it was a nasty winter in 2009-10 and we could not let him out too often). Knows 6 to 8 of his toys by name (Kong, 'squeaky bone', ball, etc..) and will bring them to you by name. Probably has the capacity for even more if we had a little more time to teach. Still learning new tricks even at 18 months old. Currently training him to bring our pajama's to us from the other end of our house. He's quite similar to most of the other comments: possessive, watchful/aware, curious, smart, wary of small children but loves people and most other dogs, will follow you anywhere but is also content when left alone. No problem with him sleeping thru the night after housebreaking, he can happily sleep 8-9 hours undistributed at night. Goes thru chew bones like crazy, even some of the Nyla bones. But he was very easy to train with no chewing of shoes, furniture, etc. Highly recommend a Jack-tese. Neighbors think he looks like a stuffed animal that came to life. Very cute.

Feb 14, 2011
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Great dog
by: Anonymous

I have a 5 year old Jack Russell/Maltese. His name is Yogi and he was so easy to train and we love him so much. However, he started having seizures about 2 years ago and I have him on phenobarb for life. He also has allergies and is always sneezing and has ear problems. The latest he has gained weight and now has a thyroid condition that also needs medicine for life. I would not trade him for the world. Even with all his problems he will kiss you to death and loves everybody.

Jan 31, 2011
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PUPPIES
by: LORETTA

My Maltese just had 5 puppies by a Jack Russell and I wonder if someone could send me a picture of what they may look like. Please email to llgriggs@mikrotec.com Thanks

Jan 01, 2011
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jack russell malitse mix
by: Anonymous

yea i have some jack russell maltise mix i believe her energy level id say when she wants to be very come and a lap dog would lay next to anyone. when she wants to play she can run back and forth at really fast speeds but not for very long then she will lay down again. she can be kinda agressive to other dogs and dominate. but she loves to play with them if they dont get her toys or still food. but all and all she is a great dog i love her. PS. her name is jackie.

Jan 01, 2011
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Nov 16, 2010
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Maltese-jacks Russell
by: Majikwan

I have a maltese-jack, Balto will be 2 on New Years, I have had him since he was 10 weeks, He fits perfectly with my Shipwreak, chi-pereinese.. I love Balto, he is well behave, Loves kids and can't get enough loving, He won't get on your bed or anything else.. He fast as fast as his butt goes, Have been thinking about entering him into a dock dog compation.. I think this little dud will sail, He weighs awhole 15 punds wet..He loves the outdoors, he will hike you into the ground... Wil his go go go attitude... .LOL Love my little dudes, would love another one too...

Jul 28, 2010
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Pictures of Maltese and Jack Russel MIX
by: ScooterMama59

Hey,
Does anyone have pictures they could send me of their lovely JackTese puppies or dogs?
Looks like I could have some puppies soon.
Thank you,
Stef, Brussels Belgium, NATO
GOD BLESS the US of A!!

Jul 28, 2010
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Jun 22, 2010
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Jacktese Puppies available for adoption
by: Anonymous

My beautiful Maltese Zoe could not escape the pursuit of Mr. Jack Straw. We now have four beautiful pups born on June 13th. I am gathering the names of interested parties who are looking to adopt. Looks like two black spotted and two brown spotted babes, not sure how coat will look but is now short hair and very soft. Puppies will stay with Mama till second week of August.
From the Castleton Virginia area 22716
if interested email to cielo@livingsky.org

Jun 19, 2010
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Rosemary...
by: Judy

is 5 months and the first time i've owned a small breed. She brings laughter into the house every day. Reasonable energy level, loves to play, easily trained and so bright. The deck is covered with sticks she brings home from our walks. Everyone in the neighbourhood knows Rosemary and she can't wait to say to hi to them. She looks total Jack - tan/black markings on her head with 3 round black spots down her back. Her brother got all the Maltese fur. Just adorable.

Jun 10, 2010
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searching for a jacktese
by: RD/BD

we had female jacktese Izzy that passed away. we are really wanting a to find another.

Does anyone know where to find one?

May 21, 2010
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Love my Jack Maltese Mix
by: Dave

My Brownie is about 5 months old, her mother is the maltese and the best loving dog ever. Brownie hasn't been nothing but the same also, she is hairy (except butt area) loving and has so much energy. I also have two cats, she dominates both (just wants to play). Best dog ever she has one sister and brother which she sees regulary. Oh I have been offer over 200.00 for Brownie on numerious occassions.

May 11, 2010
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Adorable!!!
by: Jen

My Jackatese is 4 months old now and we have had her for 8 weeks. She was house trained at 10 weeks and is the best dog we could ever have hoped for, she is really scruffy at times but the cutest wee dog ever.She is full of energy but loves her quiet time too, no problems with chewing so far, happy with her toys and bones for now.She is really tiny still but i'm sure she will grow more, she is white with peachy coloured ears and stripe on her back. If you get the chance to own one of these dogs, take it. Very intelligent and loving.

May 05, 2010
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Jacktese Delights
by: Linda

I posted an earlier comment about being afraid
of what my Jackteses would turn out to be. They
are absolutely adorable! Everyone wants one.
They are only one month old but already they
run around growling and barking. Three are
tri-colored even though their mother is only
tan and white. Their markings are like their
mother but they have the face of a maltese.
So they look like little jersey cows with
bear faces. Also, the hair is longer than
the short-haired mother.

May 05, 2010
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May 01, 2010
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jack-tese
by: Anonymous

I have a 5 yr old male jack-tese named Cosmo and my niece has 3 from the same parents, ages 7, 6, and 4 years. The females weigh lots less than my male who weighs 15 lbs. ALL have great temperments and wonderful energy. My neice has 4 children under the age of 9 and the dogs are wonderful with them! They are extremely smart and so easy to train but you MUST work with them or they will become out of control. I would love to find another and am loking now. good luck!

Apr 19, 2010
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Lucy Goosie
by: Todd and Shelly

We just adopted a 7 month Jack-tese. We are finding her to be the perfect dog. You can't look at her without smiling. She is cute beyond expectation. She is a "Lunge-Licker" and very high energy, but also can calm down well. She HAS to be where we are to the point of jumping into the shower! She loves to run in the backyard and bark at the neighbor dogs. Right now she's about 10 pounds. I've never seen a more adorable dog, Especially when she tilts her head, which is often!! We just love her!

Apr 14, 2010
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A dog with a tender soul
by: Anonymous

I have a 5 year old Jacktese named Crikket. She has been with me since she was four months old. She is eleven pounds of fun and loves to wrestle and chase her toys and squirrels. Crikket snuggles under the covers with me every night. While being petted she will give you kisses on your hand. I feel it's Crikket's way of petting you back. She love's little children and when she see's or hears them she will whine and her little tail wags and wags.

Apr 14, 2010
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Apr 03, 2010
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Best dog
by: Anonymous

I have a maltese and jack russell mix and she is the best dog ever! Yes here and there she will chew up some papers but she is very sweet and loyal. I hope this helps. Good luck

Mar 20, 2010
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worried about jacktese mix
by: Linda

3-20-10

Mine was an accident. I have a registered jack
russell. her papers go back five generation. I was away from home for a few weeks and my room-
mate didn't keep the panties on the JRT like
she promised so her maltese impregnated mine.
I was infuriated but now realize and accept
i'm having jackteses. The info i've gleaned
from these comments has eased my mind a bit.
I wasn't sure what I would be dealing with.

Feb 26, 2010
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Jack Russell/maltese
by: February 2010

My dog is very smart, I have had her since she was three months old, she's very sweet and has been very good about protecting her territory, she
also loves to give kisses, and she is just like a
child she know when you talk to her, she is now two years old born February 16th,2009..........

Her signature
Sadie Marie

Jan 10, 2010
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Jack-tese
by: Hazel's mom

I have a Jack Maltese mix that is now 6 mos old. She is a a true love bug with just as much energy as my 4 year old son. She was a challange to house break. She loves to run and chase squirrels, birds and anything that moves. She gives constant kisses and is a champion snuggler. She will willingly let you sleep in your bed-if you promise belly rubs. Fearless and loyal- she will never fail to alert you if something is not right.
I got her from a situation that was not quite favorable for health and safety of a small puppy. She was marketed as a Maltese-Chi mix. She is a beautiful white color with tan tinged ears and a slightly tanish/white stripe running down her back.
Although I do not support puppy mills or irresponsible breeding for profit; I am lucky to have a great dog (and very cute,too) like our jack-mix and happy to have been able to provide a happy and safe home for a loving soul that may not otherwise have been so fortunate.

Dec 29, 2009
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Molly
by: Bev

We have a jackmalt - she is 18 months old and the most loveable little dog ever. Everone wants to take her home. She is fearless and obviously doesn't know that she is small when she meets large dogs. She is a member of a playgroup and also attends obedience school. She is the best!

Dec 15, 2009
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wonderful dogs
by: Anonymous

Ive had my jack-tese for about 6 months now... got her when she was 5 weeks old! wow she is the most loving dog ever but she is very agressive idk why! she barks and chases ppl around the neighborhood and scares most of the lil kids playing out! she has soooo much energy! shes always running around everywhere and can play with her toys all day long! only downside shes not housebroken yet so she pees all over the place... grrr

Dec 15, 2009
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Nov 03, 2009
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Jack Russell + Maltese Mix
by: Owen

Lots of energy, always wants to be doing what you are doing and can get a bit bossy if ignored. Will chase a ball all day (and night) but when left in the house just goes to sleep. Best friend I ever had.

Oct 20, 2009
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Molly the Jack-tese
by: Sarah

We have a two year old Jack-tese named Molly, she is about 10 lbs and is completely crazy. She likes to run around the house and bark at the TV (funny but annoying at times). Even at her worst, she is the most lovable dog I've ever had. She was found in the back of my boyfriend's truck when she was just a few weeks old.

She is skittish around kids but is not aggressive.

Oct 08, 2009
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the best kind ever
by: debbie

my husband brought me home a jack russle maltese home at 6 weeks and it was the best puppy i couod every have it learned fast it was happy all the time. i wish i could get another one. my husband was not a fan of little dogs and let me tell you that was his life. until one day he seen my husband across the road and a car speeding down my street and they killed my dog at the age of two years. my family was heart broken. they are the best kind of dog to have. i would get another one but my husband is still very upset about it and wont let me right at this time. it was his baby

Aug 27, 2009
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My Jack-tese
by: LuckyPup

I just got a little boy from a rescue group and his mom was full maltese. He has been the best puppy I could hope for. Very relaxed but with bursts of that natural puppy energy. As far as the Jack reputation he is none of that!

Jul 18, 2009
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My Jack-tese must be the odd one out
by: Fran

I have a two yr old female Jack-tese and she is not the ball of energy other's describe. She is sweet and friendly when she feels like playing but for the most part she has a very low energy level and keeps to herself. In retrospect, I probably should not have gotten her because I work and she is home alone all day (with the cat who she really likes). When I am home, she pretty much keeps to herself (sleeps under the bed) and has bursts of energy but for the most part she is very sedate. I have had her vet checked numerous times and they can't find anything wrong with her...the vet just says "she's independent".! I am not used to having a dog that does not want to hang out with me. :(

Jul 06, 2009
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Jack-tese
by: Anonymous

We have 2 Jack-tese and we are in love with them. They are sisters and one has a face that looks more like the Jack Russel, but she has the longer hair. The other is the opposite. Great dogs but possesive.

May 21, 2009
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Charles
by: Lance

If you have any worries about the nature of Jack russell & maltese mix dogs DON'T.
We have one and he is a beast. He is the most loving and kindest dog i've ever known. He doesn't nip or bite and even when you tease him he tries to bite you but can't and just ends up licking you. He even looks after other dogs and us like he's a little nurse.
But one downside about him is his obsession for toys, but mostly his RED KONG.
We wouldn't change him for the world and are even looking to take him with us to Australia.

Feb 26, 2009
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Jack-Tese
by: Baxter's Ma-Ma

I too have recently become a happily worn out mother of a Jack-tese puppy about a month ago (Baxter is now 11-weeks old) and it has been an experience I'll tell you. I love him to pieces and he is a little bundle of energy. My only real difficulty is with the nipping of fingers, but I've used the "Bitter Block" spray and that helps some. My advice to anyone who picks a dog with any amount of Jack Russell have on hand several chew toys, Kongs, rope toys, balls and "Nyla-bones". Jack-tese are very sweet and loving and just want to hang out or play with "their" pet.

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