Noblett87 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Hi sorry if any of this is incorrect but I am looking at gettin a jack russel as a ratting dog and also to accompany me rough shooting. While I have been looking I have come across a parson jack russell (never heard of them!) now this is where I need your help! What is the difference between the 2? And which is better suited for my needs? Any help it much appriciated! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t jack Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Hi sorry if any of this is incorrect but I am looking at gettin a jack russel as a ratting dog and also to accompany me rough shooting. While I have been looking I have come across a parson jack russell (never heard of them!) now this is where I need your help! What is the difference between the 2? And which is better suited for my needs? Any help it much appriciated! Thanks have a look at the jack russell terrier club of GB website, the have contacts for pups, they offer a slightly longer in the leg russell, with a working back ground, more suited to work than your short legged stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxnet22 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 i would advise you to buy a pup from a working strain of russell you could also consider the plummer terrier to.hopefully some of the members can point you in the direction of a good breeder.best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codling99 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 depends what you want it for in my opinion,long legged if you wanna faster dog,short legged if you wanna ground dog,plummer if you want hard dog etc,just get one you like the look off otherwise from working stock,itll work just fine on rats and rabbits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0146 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 I have a parson. There is a huge difference in them. As mentioned, the parson has longer legs and originally should have a long tail. They are supposed to represent the original dogs bred in North Devon by the Parson Jack Russell. As with any dogs though, you really need to check the line you are getting. Some parsons are tiny ( like mine ) and some are as tall as my labrador, and even taller still. Mine loves to retrieve balls etc but not so keen on game. Always check the parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twitchynik Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 We've had Parsons in the family for years. Originally bred from white/tan terriers that were predominantly used for foxing. Some might say from Fox Terriers but there were many varients on the small white/tan terriers that it's hard to say for sure. Anyway, Parsons are generally accepted to be distinct from a Jack Russel and this tends to show itself with longer legs and a more broken, rough coat. Curently got two bithces from the same dam but different litters and both are cracking little dogs and great with the family. One is better under a gun the other but both will sniff out shot game and go into cover to drive it out. Equally at home dealing with Charlie too No plans to produce from either bitch at the moment. Best bet is put the word out and see some examples and def go for a bitch. Sounds like you'd be after a Parsons rather than a JR Also look for a good Bedlington and Sealyham - workers, not the milky show dog versions, have heard good things about them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyspringer Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 for get the kc rubbish, just look for a pup out of workers, true workers, and any terrier of should be able to rat, its in the nature imo if a terrier can't rat at the least its not a terrier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liamp79 Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 You could also consider the patterdale too mate. Great little working dogs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duncan Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 for get the kc rubbish, just look for a pup out of workers, true workers, and any terrier of should be able to rat, its in the nature imo if a terrier can't rat at the least its not a terrier My STaffs are rat'dozers! Terriers through and through, just with more muscle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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