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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!

Answer by minnie
Submitted on 12/14/2006
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I have what is known as a mini jrt... only because he is part chihuahua. HIs mother was a 6 lb chi... and he is only 8.5 lbs... he stands about 9.5 inches tall and is 12 inches long. He has distinct jrt markings, from the floppy ears to the spot on his back.. although his ears aren't drop v's... id say mor of a "u" shape... he is one of the best dogs i have ever owned and truly a sweet heart.. he has a true jrt spirit and heart to go with. he's bold, energetic and even though he is a woppiong 8.5 lbs... he a tough thing to keep up with... so what ever he is called or known as... it doesnt matter! since when has a dog had to have certain guideliness to be what it really is... a dog!!! best of luck to all of you with your little furry friends! xhisxloverlyx@hotmail.com

Answer by Acer
Submitted on 1/9/2007
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Different fanciers breed different sized JRT's. There is a well recorded strain of 'Pocket Jack Russells' and they are bred by Britannia Kennels in the UK. This kennel has been breeding and recording the pedigrees of their animals since 1910. Their strain goes back to the original Old English White Terrier (now extinct). They have actually trademarked the name 'Pocket JRT'. There is a difference between a JRT that is 2" smaller than the norm and a genuine pocket JRT. I don't agree with the argument that you wouldn't call an 8" JRT miniature, however, of course you would! That represents at least a 20% reduction in the standard height. In answer to MinduraJacks If a human was 4ft tall as opposed to 5ft, which is already small like all JRT's, then i would certainly refer to them as a miniature person (not in practise as that would be politically incorrect!)A 2" reduction in the height of a JRT is relativelu substantial.

Answer by Mia
Submitted on 4/4/2007
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The standard JRT recognized by the AKC is usually around 10-15 lbs. Miniature JRTs are simply small bred dogs, not crosses, and they are not registered under AKC, but do have a registry and do have shows under that registry. Tanglewood Miniature Farms is one of the few that breeds them. They are registered under the miniature jack registry and are typically under 10. TMF has been breeding them for years. They are not as hyperactive as standard JRTs and can be real couch potatoes. Like i said, they aren't recognized by the AKC, but the standard JRT wasn't recognized until a few years ago, and neither are many other breeds, such as the white german shepherd, not that they are any less of a breed than those recognized by AKC. But there is a mini JRT registry with standards and a registration and showing process.

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Question by HB
Submitted on 12/23/2003
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I have a miniature Jack Russell is there any information out there about Miniatures

Answer by ricky
Submitted on 1/27/2004
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do you have any miniature jack Russell terriers?

Answer by Donna
Submitted on 1/29/2004
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Officially there is no such thing as a miniature, that I'm aware of. Someone must have bred a small female to a small male and ended up with small puppies. Jacks come in all shapes and sizes. Some people believe that the true Jack is the short-legged, stocky dog. Others have the longer legs and smaller bones. Sometimes a dog will come out with the small bones and the short legs, therefore looking miniature.

Answer by jackelalonde@aol.com
Submitted on 2/11/2004
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there are dogs that are considered to be 'miniature JRTs'...usually parented by a male teacup chihuahua and a small JRT. Not an official breed, and cant be shown...but I have one, and they are the cutest things ever!

Answer by helendrich@aol.com
Submitted on 3/26/2004
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i had a miniature jack russell for 15 years. she weighed 6 pounds and was 8 inches at the withers. her grandfather was reputedly as small as she was. i never bred her so i don't know what she would have produced. i don't know of any "miniature jack russell" breeders but would love to have another like mine. she was a tan and white short hair. if anyone out there knows of another available close to her size please let me know. thank you. helendrich@aol.com

Answer by Joanne
Submitted on 3/30/2004
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If i come across anyone who breeds miniatures or if I am able to locate the breeder of ours, I will let you know. Likewise perhaps you could let me know, since I would love to breed our little girl. Thanks! joannelslane@hotmail.com

Answer by Richard
Submitted on 4/18/2004
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We have just bought a miniature Jack Russell (Lady). She is 8 weeks old and at the moment she is smaller than our Guinea Pig. Our other two dogs, a Yorkie (sindy) and a Lahsa Apso (Susie)are ok with he and dont bother her at all. dirger03@hotmail.com

Answer by donna
Submitted on 4/22/2004
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I have been breeding short leg Jack Russell for 14 years. There is no such breed as a mini jack or toy jack. This is just a name that someone gave to their pups because it sounds a little more impressive than short legged. All a breeder has to do to produce small pups, it to keep the shortest females to breed back to a small male. Soon you are breeding so called " toy of mini " or any other name they might put on their pups.

Answer by rachel
Submitted on 4/29/2004
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has any one out there with jack russell any size and scissors ?

Answer by Joanne
Submitted on 4/30/2004
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Donna: We have a toy jack russel terrier. We do not have a short legged jrt. She is beautifully proportioned. Because a breed is not yet recognized by akc, or nkc or jrtca does not mean they do not exist. They do and we own one. Joanne

Answer by Melissa
Submitted on 5/5/2004
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You can find information on short legged JRTs through two clubs. The Short Legged Jack Russell Terrier Club www.shortjrt.homestead.com or the English Jack Russell Terrier Club Alliance www.ejrtca.com. The United Kennel Club has recognized the shorter JRT as a separate breed from the Parson's JRT. They call it a Russell Terrier.

Answer by Kimi
Submitted on 5/6/2004
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I don't think there's any toy or mini JRT. My JR is super small but it's because both her parents are small. She probably will only be the size of a yorkie (not the tea cup one) or even smaller.

Answer by mary5987
Submitted on 5/14/2004
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mini jrt are not a breed they just dont meet the standards of the full size jrts therfore people began to call them minis or toys

Answer by Rina
Submitted on 5/23/2004
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Hi, I own a female miniature jack russell terrier -- she is intelligent, loyal, obedient and gorgeous. If anyone has a miniature male jack russell that they would like to breed in the future, Kindly let me know. I really want her to have puppies but I have yet to meet someone who has a male miniature JRT. My email is crazygoddess0801@yahoo.com

Answer by donna
Submitted on 5/24/2004
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Joanne, Since you are sure that you have a mini jack russell, please tell every one about how big they are and about how much they weigh. It might shed some light on what every one is talking about. I think every one has a different idea of what a mini or toy jack russell looks like.

Answer by OPHIEPOOLE
Submitted on 12/16/2004
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i HAVE A JACK THAT IS 15 MONTHS OLD, SHE WEIGHTS JUST 8 POUNDS AND IS 12" LONG. AND 10" tall. she is a shortie jack, she is a runt.

Answer by WHOCARES
Submitted on 12/16/2004
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I HAVE A MINITURE NOT SHORT LEGGED OR MICRO OR A MIDGET ITS A MINITURE END OF LOL JUST KIDDIN I HAVE A SMALL JACK RUSSELL AND I DONT CARE WHAT YOU CALL IT I STILL LOVE HIM THE SAME WHEVER HE GROWS SIX FEET TALL(WELL MAYBE NOT SIX FEET TALL) BUT BIGGER

Answer by Barbara
Submitted on 6/10/2004
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Donna is correct in her original statement about Short-Legged JRTs. If you want to be technical about it they are NOT miniatures, they're short legged. A standard JRT weights 9-15lbs and stands at 12-15in. Where as a Short-Legged JRT typically weights 8-12lbs and stand at 10-13in. I'm a Certified Veterinary Technician and have a Short-Legged JRT of my own whom I obtained from a breeder who only does Standard JRTs and Short-Legged JRTs. Any purebred JRT that is smaller than specified is considered to have a genetic defect.

Answer by donna
Submitted on 6/23/2004
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why is no one interested in telling me about their mini jack russell. I have a small male that is only 9 to 9 1/2 inches tall and weighs about 10 to 11 pounds. I am wanting to know if his size is considered a mini jack russell. I have been calling him just short legged, but maybe I have something special. Please let me know.

Answer by Barbara
Submitted on 6/24/2004
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My Short-Legged JRT is 11 inches tall and weights 11-12lbs.

Answer by Barbara
Submitted on 7/1/2004
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People want to give their dogs a title to prove they are special and unique. The fact is every dog, no matter what breed or mix, weight or height, is special and unique in its own right. These little creatures that we share our homes with work their way into our hearts with affection, loyalty and humor not by the name of its breed.

Answer by Rachel
Submitted on 7/3/2004
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A JRT is JRT. Yes there is a short legged type, but that is it. Yes there is ones that are smaller than others,but that is all they are. They are not miniatures they are just a small JRT.

Answer by Ren
Submitted on 8/17/2004
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We have had a miniature Jack Russell and unfortunetly got him nutered when he was young. I would have loved to have bred him but obviously can't now. He is about 6 inches tall and 10 pounds. He is the best dog we have every had he has a great personality and is just like any dog just in a small package. I wouldn't get any other kind of dog. I would recomend a min jack to anyone. Since we like to travel we take him everywhere and everyone loves him!! He is not as delicate as a small dog and is just perfect. I hope to get another one just like him!!

Answer by buddah
Submitted on 9/21/2004
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what a bunch of panzys there is a mini jrt just face the facts

Answer by Peyton
Submitted on 9/21/2004
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I just bought two NKC registered JRTs from a great breeder in North Carolina. They are within the normal size range for JRTs. However, just after I bought my puppies the breeder had a new litter. This was two months ago and the smallest of the litter is what I would call a "mini", weighing in at 14 ounces at 2 months old. Both sire and dam and all other puppies are normal. This puppy is totally normal and health, also, except for his size.

Answer by Melissa
Submitted on 10/16/2004
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I've been looking for a miniature jack russell terrior and haven't found any that are for sale. Does anyone know a GOOD place to look?

Answer by Lesley
Submitted on 12/9/2004
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I, too, have a Jack Russell Terrier, who is smaller than most other JRT's that I have viewed. Although there is some dispute as to whether a "Jack Russell Terrier" is different than a "Russell Terrier," I consider "Milo" to be a JRT. He does have short legs with a longer body shape and solid white, wire coat. Some consider him to be a "shorty" or "puddin" JRT. He is 12 pounds, fully grown, and nicely proportioned. Frankly, I don't care what he is, in terms of breed name and description, I simply know that he is smart, cute and one of the best dogs with which I have shared my life.

Answer by Maresy
Submitted on 12/20/2004
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I recently adopted a short legged JR that weighs 9lbs. She was kept outside in brutally cold weather and was unwanted. I had never had a JR before, but had missed my little dog who recently died. He was a little dog who was energetic but loving. This new JR had a name of DaisyMae, and although I am no LIL ABNER, she is my sweetheart! She minds well and is very smart. I am thankful I found her and I think she is thanful she found me!

Answer by Niekqua
Submitted on 12/28/2004
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Actually there is a such thing as miniature jack Russell terriers.I know this because their proper name is The Shortie Jack Russel Terrier.I am now in the process of buying one.If you want to learn more about them go to www.importedjacks.com.

Answer by Meagan
Submitted on 12/28/2004
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I own a female JRT who is 8 months old and stands at 10.5 inches at her withers. She is broken haired and has all the descriptive personality traits and temperment as any "standard" JRT, based on my own "amatuer" research. I'm just slightly stumped on how tiny and light in weight she appears to be. I thought for a minute I owned a mini; however, it appears there is no such existence. Her height is average but she appears so much smaller than others I've seen. Is this normal for her age of 8 months? If this is of any help, her mother and father were both short legged. I'm curious on when a JRT meets his or her full growth into adult-hood.

Answer by KAR
Submitted on 1/5/2005
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Why are you all bickering about if miniature is a word to describe some JRT'S Just understand that miniature, short legged what ever you want to call them all mean the same thing, there is no right or wrong!

Answer by Amber
Submitted on 1/23/2005
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I have a "miniature" Jack. When I got her the lady told me that she was a mini. I was quite confused because like a lot of you are saying I've never heard of such a dog and I have had many, many dog's. But the lady also told me that she is from Ireland.... well the mom is from Ireland and the dad is from England) Cholee is Black and White, and I have never seen a nother black and white one. if you have one please e-mail me!!! if you want to see her I would be more than happy to send a pic.. as of now she is about 5 pounds and about 10 inches long.

Answer by nancy
Submitted on 2/4/2005
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Bottom line, there are jack russell terriers that are significantly smaller in height and weight than the average, so it's easier to distinguish the difference by giving them a pre-fix to their specific bread.. (miniature, toy, whatever) It's an easier way to differentiate between the standard sized, and those who have been bread to a smaller size.

Answer by chama
Submitted on 2/6/2005
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I am looking for a mini JRT to buy. IF anyone outthere is selling any, please contact me at mia_chama@yahoo.com. PLease if u are expecting JRT mini puppies, or have them already to sell contact me!

Answer by diddy
Submitted on 2/14/2005
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is it wise to have a jack russel pup about 6 months old castrated

Answer by Paul
Submitted on 2/24/2005
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www.irishjacks.com

Answer by jillybean
Submitted on 3/18/2005
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i have found a breeder who breeds pure bred teacup size jrt. because of their size. they can not be registerd. this breeder has been breeding the teacups for about 15 yrs. her name is Dovie Wilson and her web sight is: www.indianoakskennel.com.