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Answer by Joanne
Submitted on 3/18/2004
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I also have a miniature or "toy" JRT. I emailed a jrt breeder asking if they knew of anyone who bred miniatures (I too am looking for info on miniatures jrt's and am also trying to track down our dog's breeder-long story...). The breeder emailed me back and arrogantly proclaimed there is no such breed. Well There is! and she is not just a short legged jrt, and I do not believe she has been bred with a chihuahua. Our little girl is about the size of one of our female cats. She is very nicely proportioned too. I found a website for a breeder who does cross her jrt's with a chihuahua. The website is: www.teacupandtoypet.com What sort of information are you looking for?

Answer by mindurajacks
Submitted on 5/18/2004
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I am a breeder and shower of Jack Russells, true jacks by the au standard can range in height from 10 to 12 inches and generally a jack will be between these'sheights, however at times you will end up with a smaller jack I presently have one here who is only 8inches, I certainly am not under the impression that she is a mini of the breed, she is simply smaller then others, just like people you don't consider anyone who is a couple of inches shorter then another a miniature human! At the same time you can also get taller jacks and they are not consider giants of the breed. It is generally irresponsible breeders who continue with with small strain usually with no consideration for the dogs or the breed.

Answer by Melissa
Submitted on 6/26/2004
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Mini, toy, and pocket are just descriptive words used in a sales pitch. A Jack Russell is a Jack Russell regardless of size. With the shorter legged JRTs, call them what you want but that doesn't make them a separate breed. Short legged or shortie can be used to describe any JRT that is 12 inches and under and longer than tall...using the descriptive term "shortie" does not include the square built dogs regardless of their height. The EJRTCA recognizes the 8-12 inch longer than tall JRT. The UKC has broken the JRT into two breed though. They call the 12-15 inch square Parson's type JRT a Jack Russell and the 10-12 inch longer than tall JRT a Russell Terrier. The AKC only recognizes the taller dog and calls it a Parson's Russell Terrier. The JRTCA recongizes the 10-15 inch JRT. The smaller less reputable registries (NKC, CKC, DRA, etc) don't care as long as you are willing to give them money to register your dog. There are plenty of under 10 inch JRTs out there that are not genetic defects (dwarfism) and they are not rare either. If you are looking for a shortie JRT, they are easy enough to find if you do a little homework.

Answer by AM
Submitted on 8/21/2004
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Miniature JRT's? Well here in the North of England the smaller 10-12" JRT has always been referred to as a miniature rather than shortie or puddin which is the term the irish tend to use. If someone was to come on the phone & ask me where to find a miniature JRT i'd know what they were talking about. Even some of the Parson breeders here in England call the small ones miniatures. Its certainly not a sales gimmick its just easier to be able to differentiate the parson & smaller JRT, as in many countries the JRT & PRT were thought of as the same breed until KC recognition. I breed the small ones & mine are not heavy, queen anne legged or crossed with another breed to make them small neither are they bred from runt to runt they are genetically bred to be small agile working dogs www.jackrussellsofcumbria.cjb.net & very soon will be KC/FCI registered as JRT! On my website i do state that some people know these small dogs by either miniature of short legged JRT & i for one am not here to argue with the rest of the world as to what is a JRT. As long as you love the dog you have no matter what term is used miniature,puddin,shortie,parson,long legged etc.........thats all that matters.

Answer by Shellie
Submitted on 12/1/2004
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The term "toy or mini" is simply a descriptive word used to differentiate a smaller version from the standard. I don't think it is intended to rip people off, but you have to be careful. There are reputable breeders out there that have worked for years on producing smaller versions of the JRT breed (not cross-bred), and you will usually pay more for these. Just keep in mind that it is all genetics, and even small parents can produce larger pups. However, there is a good chance they will stay small if both parents are small, and a good breeder will give you an estimated size, not a guarantee. If you want to take the gamble, do some research for a reputable breeder so the odds will be in your favor, and you can call it "toy, mini" or whatever you like.

Answer by Brianna
Submitted on 12/23/2004
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Just a question especially for Melissa from 6/26/2004 - but anyone can answer: I have a registered JRT that is (I think) 10 3/4" could be 11". He is not short-legged, meaning not shorter than long. He is perfectly proportioned according to breeding standards, and does not have a longer nose or slightly larger head like the short-legged ones do. I was reading what the requirements are for Parsons etc. and he looks exactly like a Parson's (no short legs), but is not 12-15". I was told long or short-legged the requirement was 10-15". What category does he fall into? Build like a parson, but has the height of short-legged. He is NOT what all of these people are convinced is "Miniature" JRT.

Answer by Patti
Submitted on 11/11/2005
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I have a short-legged JRT. She's approx. 8 inches at the withers and she is just over 7 months old. She hasn't reached her full growth yet, but I don't expect her to get much bigger than around 10 inches. Maybe up to 12, but I doubt it. She was the "runt" of the litter and the other pups were taller and heavier than she was. She is very sturdy and muscular and I have never had a dog as smart, tenacious, active, inquisitive and funny as she is. The JRT is not a breed for the faint hearted. It takes my two teens, my husband and myself to keep her happy, busy and out of mischief! I've taught her many tricks already and she is always keen to learn a new one or play a new game with us. Her cutest trick is to jump onto the piano stool and "play" the piano on command. Anyway, she may be smaller than some, but that just means we can concentrate our affection over a smaller area. More love per square inch!

Answer by kiapet.com
Submitted on 11/28/2005
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OK, to all you people I read above, a few words come to mind! 1st. Can you Say Runt of litter (that happens in all Breeds!), 2nd Yes Russell Terrier comes from England and Ireland, they are NOT the same as JRT. 3rd. Have u seen the Russell aka Short legged JRT on most all the commercials and ads now (photographers and trainers etc.. like them as they are more calm then most of the talls.. So to say Toy is so incorrect, yes smaller than a norm Russell is possible Kia is 8.5" and 9-10lbs depending on the time of year! Check her site at kiapet.com Enjoy your Dog, Kia was the runt and no one wanted her since she has small overbite, etc. but she is the most famous from her breeder, but most importantly my lil bud that I take Everywhere! Take care All!