Yup some people luv dressing up n fussing with deir dogs, nothing wrong with dat as long as dey dun go overboard. Dats why toy n lap dogs r popular here n there's always a Beauty Contest at any dog event. Not my idea of fun coz dun really showcase a dog's natural talents. Who's gonna take dogs seriously if v continue 2 dress dem up like dat? No wonder people say dat dogs can only look cute, pee, poo n bark ... always negative publicity.

As 2 keeping JRTs at home, d transport crate is way too small. Cage, try 2 get d biggest possible. Or u can get a play pen or barricade an area (eg. kitchen) with a child safety gate, much more space but d JRT may soon learn 2 jump over it as he gets older. Ven a pup, tried putting groovy in a cage n he hated it. Den v tried 2 keeping him in d kitchen area but he soon learn 2 jump over d child's gate. So v let him hv hv access 2 d lounge, detroyed 1 couch but has settled down nicely after 1yo n hs left d furniture alone since.

U cn try keeping ur pup in a large cage or play pen till he's older, reliable n more settled. Den its ideal 2 gv him access to more space eg. lounge, kitchen n back yard. He'll thank u 4 dat.

Groovy, 'Hey wat do u mean weird? I'm a PRT with long legs n most peoply like me like dat. Cn run really fast n agile summo, ha ha.'

Cn understand dat most people here like d shorter leg English JRT coz look cute. Also dey arent too familiar with d PRT breed, very rare in dis country. But if u r looking 4 an active, sporty n agile small breed, den PRTs r hard 2 beat.

Nice 2 meet u as well. Shld try catching us during playtime coz dats ven JRTs r at deir element. Dat training place dun really encourage off leash dogs (which is fair enuf), but groovy is 1 of d very few dat runs n plays off leash there.

JRTs r well known 4 same sex agression, so better read up n b well prepared if u hv 2 or more dogs at home. Like I've said, male JRTs wun shy away from d 'Top Dog' routine ven placed with other male breeds, no matter d size.

Activity level is d same. Just watch dese short legged JRTs at d races ... http://events.purina.com/dogs/events/index.aspx?medialist_12. Am sure dat Piper can do just as well if v only had similar activities in dis region.

Really depends on how u bring up ur dog. If u encourage him 2 run in open spaces, jump over drains n climb over playground equipt, den naturally he'll b more agile n swift.

Coz of d lack of dog sports, activities n open spaces 2 run in dis country, I wldnt recommend a dog like groovy which is hyperactive . Unless u intend 2 take part in dog sports or include him in most of ur outdoor activities or hv a big garden. As it is 2 pairs of hands is required 2 keep him occupied n well exercised.

So a less hyper JRT suits most owners here, less hyper is good...dey can still perform all d activities n tricks if trained properly.

Btw, read somewhere dat d smooth coats shed d most.

Congrats 2 Piper n Benni, 4 pups is good. Here's hoping dey grow up healthy. Nairud, looks like u've got ur hands full.

Hard 2 tell during d pup stage but seems like a short legged smooth coat JRT. Very nice markings.

Pup shld stay with mum till at least 2 mths old. Between 2-4 mths is ven d pup is most impressionable n will learn good/ bad habits. So between 2-3 mths old is a good time 2 bring d pup home. Height shld b visible by 3 mths.

JRT pups can b fairly yappy if u allow dem 2 run d household . So make sure u draw d line somewhere.

Yes, training shld start as soon as possible, especially toilet training n basic commands. Getting d pup used 2 all sorts of environments, noise, people n friendly dogs will b a definite advantage n make 4 a well socialised dog. Training dun hv 2 just based on formal OB. Personally prefer play training instead...definitely more interesting n fun 4 d pup.

Actually v do play training coz he dun really enjoy OB training . JRTs especially arent too keen on OB training. Basically, d idea is 2 get ur dog hooked on2 play (not to difficult) with a specific toy/treat (difficult 4 some dogs) so much so dat he'll look 2 u regularly as d provider of good things n fun. If u cn do dat, ur dog will bcom more focused n attentive 2 u.

U cn catch a few adult JRTs in page 6 of dis thread. All dogs look cute ven dey r pups, but dey grow up pretty fast n d cuteness may soon fade away. So b very sure of wat u r looking 4 in a dog, cute alone isnt a good reason 4 getting a dog.

Short legged JRTs can grow up to anything between 10"-14" at d withers.

Nairud's JRT, Piper, just hd a litter so u may wanna check dem out in 2 mths time.

Sorry mate, dunno who June is. Wah, Piper's pups so laku n already fully booked.

U can catch a glimpse of Benni on pg 6, between Piper n Groovy. Broken coat with short legs. Very playful n good temperament. Bit yappy .

Pup size dunno lah. Ven adult, tail shld ideally bout 4 inches just enuf 4 owner 2 grab hold off n pull out from underground tunnels ... shld JRT bcom stuck underneath d earth whilst hunting 4 prey.

Think most dogs dun like 2 take a bath but ven it comes 2 playing with water, dey dun mind so much. Didnt teach him anything ... after a good run, he'll naturally look 4 d coolest part of d field which is normally d wet n muddy area. Much like d other time ven Groovy, Piper n Benni were playing at Subang training school n den dey just lie in d water patches 2 cool down.

Or mayb its just a JRT thing coz hv seen other JRTs doing it but not so much 4 other breeds.

Sure u wanna teach dem 2 like water ... coz with water comes mud, n muddy dogs mean frequent baths.

Oh ya, he does get very excited ven going 4 car rides in d rain n d car goes over some wet patches n splashes. Also gets bit excited ven at d beach n upon seeing d waves coming in n retreating. D rolling in d mud thing, hv only seen JRTs doing it.

Almond shape eyes r a JRT trait.

Sounds like fun. Guess nearest beach is PD n will hv 2 look 4 a secluded beach coz there's a no. of non-dog lovers there.

Yup, dats Groovy n he prefers 2 b known as d bully, rough n rugged type. Pics were taken during hols in Langkawi. Dogs luv d beaches.

U got hyper rite. Obedient ... err not always, depends on how much u put in n how u train ur JRT. Truth b told, JRTs r seldom obedient. But very playful, so if u cn harness all dat energy 2 work 4 u, den may seem like an obedient dog ... but in actual fact dey just cant wait 4 play 2 start.

U referring 2 d beach or agility training spot?