On 1/05/2010 12:44 AM, Andy wrote:
> Shelter dogs are always a good idea if they're obedience trainable.
>
> We had "Annabelle" a pedigree smooth coat jack russell terrier since she
> was hampster-sized. She graced us with her presence for 13 great years.
>
> Great ratter. Took days of perseverance but she finally caught and killed a
> large rat in the separate garage filled with junk and dropped it at our
> back door as a triumphant gift for us. We were very proud of her. The other
> dogs showed no interest in the hunt whatsoever.

Jacks have the hunt so deeply ingrained in their psyche that it's
practically impossible to get it out of them. Mine just loves cats ...
to death! He has even climbed trees to get at cats and possums. Getting
down, well, that's another story!
>
> That and if you need an early UPS truck warning system, that's your dog!
>
> Andy

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