MALE OR FEMALE

I raise a type of jack that has a balanced temperament. I want consistency in all my dogs because I believe temperament is largely genetic.

So I find that littermates regardless of gender tend to be similar in temperament.

It is not luck that Jacks have a good disposition, training and socialization are important but genetics is key to start with a pup that has the potential to be awesome.

AN ADORABLE MALE PUP

MALE PUPS

This is my opinion and based on my years of experience with my dogs, other breeders may have had different experiences.

My male dogs are all in tact, meaning they are not neutered. As a breeder you breed your dogs, which I assume is obvious, so I do not neuter my male dogs.

ALL of my male dogs have phenomenal dispositions, not good but phenomenal, that is my first requirement of a stud dog. Over the course of their lives a stud dog will be the sire to many pups and so he plays a very important role in your breeding program. Although I choose not to go the show route with my dogs I do want to focus on improving my lines any chance I get. A great stud dog is a good place to focus to achieve that. I have had MANY male pups/dogs not pan out as stud dogs, all were neutered and have gone on to be great pets. Because I have been so particular about having only the nicest stud dogs I believe I have achieved my goal of producing Jack Russell's that have perfect temperaments to be ideal family dogs.

That said this is an overview of male dogs.

Males tend to be very devoted, loving and loyal dogs.

A neutered male will be very kind and should get along with everyone, so long as they are socialized correctly.

My experience is that male pups can play a little harder as pups but they are not dominant just playful.

The feedback I have received over the years is that most male pups take a follower role in the household rather than a leader. Two neutered males or a neutered male and female should get along very well.

A male pup is a great choice for anyone.

Males should be neutered by 6/7 months.

My Jacks have reached their adult height before they turn 6 months, at the same time they get their adult teeth.

There is no issue with neutering at 6/7 months.

From 6 months- 2 years your pup will continue to fill out and muscle up but will not grow in height.

A neutered male(if done at an appropriate age) is no more likely to mark than a spayed female.

FEMALE PUPS

Like my male pups my female pups are wonderful.

Females can be slightly smaller, although not always.

Sometimes I get female pups that are super smart, smarter than their littermates. Although it could be a male I have found it to be most often a female pup. A smart pup can be really fun to train as they are very quick to learn but they may challenge you a bit more. Not all females are like this but once in a while I do get pups like this.

All of my female dogs are awesome! They live together very happily, there is the occasional bickering but no fighting. I do have some bossier girls but the other girls seem happy to be bossed around. The key to keeping multiple female dogs together in a household is finding that balance. I do have extensive Jack Russell experience and I find it very easy having lots of girls living together but I would not recommend it for everyone. If you do prefer female dogs then just spay them and they are much less likely to irritate each other.

My females are incredibly loyal, very intuitive. I grew up only having female dogs and I would never be without one. I do not find all my girls are alike and their individuality is very charming. My Tillie, Blue, Olive, Nellie line is very easy going and only ever opinionated over snacks. Slaney's line of females tend to be more bossy but not mean at all just opinionated with other dogs but incredibly loyal to their humans and very easy to train. Some of my kindest, gentlest and quietest dogs are female.

A female pup is a great choice for anyone, but if you already have a bossy female a male might work better.

Females should be spayed by 7 months to avoid them having a heat cycle.

My Jacks have reached their adult height before they turn 6 months, at the same time they get their adult teeth.

There is no issue with spaying at 7 months.

From 6 months- 2 years your pup will continue to fill out and muscle up but will not grow in height.

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