4 comments about The Jack Russell Terrier: Courageous Companion (Howell's Best of Breed Library).

1. Ms. Brown offers a comprehensive view of life with the average Jack Russell Terrier; she also warns us that there is no such thing as an "average" Jack Russell. The information is presented with humor and genuine admiration for this quirky, sturdy and brazen breed. The text is complimented with stunning color photographs of dogs and puppies in action. Ms. Brown also highlights some of the great foundation dogs and it is always a thrill to find one in your new pup's pedigree. This is a wonderful first book for those considering a JRT, and we veteran owners appreciate a reference book that looks beautiful on the coffee table -- it is a welcome relief from the dead mice our JRTs leave for us under our beds!



2. In this book, Catherine Brown gives readers a true account of life with a Jack Russell Terrier. I have done Jack Russell Terrier rescue for several years, and have shared my home with many Jack Russell Terriers and can appreciate every single word she writes about this challenging and fun-loving breed. Her description of their true nature, along with her complete honesty about the breed, is exactly what people considering this unique little dog need to know. Readers will find all qualities of the Jack Russell, good and bad, in this book. I will be sending a copy of this book home with each person that purchases one of our puppies. I highly recommend it to Jack Russell enthusiasts and to anyone even considering sharing their life with these "thugs in white clown suits." It gives an excellent history of the development of this versatile hunting terrier, and provides wonderful insight into it's origins and purpose. A must have for any Jack Russell fan!



3. I am a Jack Russell Terrier owner, and I happen to know Catherine Romaine Brown. I've witnessed her devotion to this unique breed. For many years, and currently, she's served on the Board of Directors of the Jack Russell Terrier Club of America, (JRTCA,) the premier registry of Jack Russells in the United States.
   Catherine and her dogs regularly participate in agility, go-to-ground, conformation, and other disciplines at Jack Russell Terrier trials. She is in demand as a judge at sanctioned trials nationwide and internationally. In my opinion, this book is the definitive guide to JRT ownership.



4. The Courageous Companion provided a nice history about the origin of the Jack Russell Terrier and some good information about the breed as it stands today. I was looking for better insight into how to get a Jack Russell puppy to have its high-energy level satisfied via human play time and also how to facilitate a JRT puppy/JRT older dog relationship and I felt like many of these questions were left unanswered.

5 comments about We Give Our Hearts to Dogs to Tear: Intimations of their Immortality.

1. Alston Chase has discovered a way of involving his readers both emotionally and pragmatically with this book about Jack Russell terriers. His insights into our love of dogs and our propensity to try to control nature and the environment in which we live are thought provoking. It is refreshing to read about a family that embraces not only their natural surroundings but their own human nature, without the need to purify or "improve" them. Lovers of the Jack Russells will appreciate Mr. Chases' insights into their nature, but there is much more to receive from this book than simply a treatise on this determined little breed.



2. We Give Our Hearts to Dogs to Tear: Intimations of Their Immortality is a thirty-year love story between humans and their animal companions, Jack Russell terriers, and tells of the authors' search for the immortality of dogs and what makes them special. First-person accounts of his dogs blends with philosophical reflection in a memoir which is warm and fuzzy.



3. A real scholar pens an absorbing tribute to his tough and stoic terriers whose lives enriched his own with their unfailing love and loyalty. Set in rugged rural Montana, the author paints vivid word pictures of a way of life and its wildlife almost gone from "hollywoodized" Montana. He does not sugarcoat the harsh realities of the poverty and hardships he and his wife endured nor does he sentimentalize the deaths of his beloved dogs. His spare, strong prose makes a much deeper impression than would flowery prose. This is a book one can pick up again and again, open at random and refresh ones acquaintance with some remarkabls people and their animals.



4. Chase does an outstanding job blending the humor, love, and most important for those of us who have experienced it, the relationship: each a part of having a Jack Russell Terrier as a part of our life.
   
   He manages to touch on many aspects of JRTs (and dogs in general) as well as bringing in deeper, more philosophical material that is well worth pondering. I especially appreciate his addressing the "Pure Breed" Show Dog subject, particularly as it relates to Jack Russell Terriers.
   
   One of my favorite quotes regarding dogs: "We long for an affection ignorant of our faults. Heaven has accord that to us in dogs." While the quote is not lifted from the book, the concept is resonant throughout.
   
   You will laugh. You will be anxious. You will feel compassion. You will feel joy. And perhaps, you will shed a tear. But in the end, you will be glad you read the book, and likely give your JRT an extra treat and an extra bit of love.



5. This is a touching account of one man's raising successive generations of Jack Russell terriers, how he trains them to use their natural instincts hunting in the wild, and how he deals with their inevitable passing. Anyone who loves dogs will love this book. But prepare yourself for something more intense than "Lassie Come Home".

4 comments about 101 Uses for a Jack Russell.

1. If you are a Jack Russell owner, you can spend a lovely half an hour admiring the wonderful photographs in this little book. The photographer captures the adventurous personality, loyalty, and intelligence of this wonderful dog companion. Enjoy
   
   Jane Chihal



2. Anyone who love's Jack Russell Terriers will enjoy this book. They have a personality all their own!



3. I love this little book, it captures the true heart of the Jack Russell in pictures. When I first picked up this book and browsed through it , I just smiled and giggled, then I saw one photo and realized that my Jack's are the fashion victims in this book, we met the photog at a show a few years back. I may be predjudiced but its adorable.



4. We just got a Jack Russell Terrier from a pet rescue about three weeks ago. My wife found this book yesterday and the whole family (even the three year old) enjoyed looking through it.
   
   Lovely photos and a sense of humor with the captions, such as "#13 - Someone who takes you on a walk". There's also a lot of captions that get the real characteristics of the breed, such as "#79 - Sentry, "41 - Explorer" and "#35 - Hurdler."
   
   Enjoyable. Great gift for the Jack Russell lover.

4 comments about Salty Dogs.

1. "Salty Dogs" is a title that no dog lover should be without! Each page in Jean Fogle's book is has an exceptional photograph of a canine on the beach, plus a fitting quote to accompany the page. This book will be a perfect gift book for all your dog-loving friends, this holiday season.
   
   Do yourself a favor and check out "Salty Dogs," it is sure to bring a smile to your face.



2. You can actually smell the ocean while reading SALTY DOGS!
   This book is for anyone who loves dogs and the beach(or both!)
   Dogs and the beach just seem to go together,well like the sand and the
   surf.The captions capture the perfect melding of canines and salt-water
   and sand.
   I particularly like the one that goes: "Happiness is not a destination,it's a method of life. After reading SALTY DOGS,my destination is....you guessed it...THE BEACH.....with my smooth-fox terrier....NUGGET! That's if I can get him out of our swimming pool first!



3. This is a great book for everyone who loves dogs and loves the beach. The photos in this book are fabulous and the quotes put with each picture are just right and a slight reminder to us all what life is really about. I gave this as a gift to several Dog People and they loved it. We should all be lucky enough to have a salty dog in our life. So If you enjoy watching dogs romping on the beach, buy the book, it's well worth the cost of admission!



4. Pure enjoyment for the dog lover in you. Each page featured a page that would make any dog lover envious and make you wish that you and your dog were at the beach. The quotations on each page only enhanced the page-turning appeal of this book. A must read for the dog lover and a must buy as a gift for the dog lover in your family or circle of friends.

1 comments about The Essential Jack Russell Terrier (The Essential Guides).

1. It was good because it gave lots of information on Jack Russell Terriers which is helpful in understanding the breed and in making the home a comfortable place for the JRT as well as helping our family to be comfortable with the JRT.

5 comments about The Jack Russell Terrier Canine Companion Or Demon Dog.

1. Great Book - very informative - although for some reason my husband doesn't believe the written word. But he will when he gets home tonight. This cute wonderful pup has been very bad today and he gets to clean up the mess in the yard! lol



2. A friend of mine bought a Jack Russell as a Christmas present for his wife, and both of them were taken aback by the puppy's boundless energy and strong personality. They fell in love with him right away, but were at their wit's end on how to deal with him.
   I browsed the net, came across this book by Don Rainwater, and recommended it to them. My friend bought the book, and a little more than a month later he commented to me just how much this book had helped him and his wife adjust to life with their "new family member". My friend told me that every dog breed should come with a book like this one!
   I borrowed it and read it with my daughter shortly thereafter, and we were surprised at how much there is to know about Jack Russells. Hats off to the author on thorough and well written book.



3. Don and Kellie Rainwater's book on Jack Russell Terriers really tells it like it is from the abounding energy to the moods of the breed. This is a no holes barred discussion of the cute breed and why so many end up in a animal shelter because of the misunderstanding of these lovable dogs.
   
   After reading their book you'll know if this is the breed for you and your family. Training and care is explained and how-to pick out a pup. This is written from the viewpoint of people with experience with Jack Russel Terriers as pets and not just from research or what a breeder thinks.



4. Whether you already own a Jack Russell Terrier or are considering one as a pet, you must read this book. It covers everything about the breed you could possibly want to know, and I for one certainly hope that the authors follow up with similar books for other popular breeds. Not everyone is suited to a Jack Russell, and this book just might help you find out if you are one of the lucky ones! Terrific job, and well worth reading.Escaping Innocence: A Story of Awakening



5. A fantastic book about Jack Russell Terriers! This book is a tell-all about these high-energy, spunky dogs. Very informative and extremely well-written. If you have ever owned a Jack Russell, the cover of this book will definitely bring a smile to your face every time you see it!

5 comments about Jack Russell Terriers For Dummies.

1. I have previously owned a Collie, Golden Retriever, and a pound mutt - but no dog has been more fun than the Jack Russell we just got. He's 3 months old and this book explained his personality perfectly. It also went over all the neat little tricks required to get them to follow orders and act right! Well written book, easy to read & very useful.



2. We have two Jack Russell Terrorizors, and this book helped with the basics. I read it cover to cover a few times, and it had some good hints. It would be best to get this book before you ever get a dog, but I am sure that if you buy this book it is because you are already getting a Jack, not because you went out and bought every book of every type of dog. That is the only downside to this book. It spends way too much time talking about the decision to get a Jack. I guess this is because a lot of people got Jack's thinking they were apartment dogs and realized they had bought a Rambo when they should have bought a Fifi. This book should have said that Jack's are way more resilient than any other dog you can probably get (read: way more stubborn, so you can't always be the Dog Whisperer, you sometimes have to be the Dog Shouter). You will have to be very consistent and strict (I am a softie, so some of the hints were not good for me, because it should say "Get ready to be a Drill Sargent"). Jacks are very smart, tough, territorial (especially if female and with puppies, or male and there is a female in heat nearby, or just in general), (they can be aggressive, my 14 lb jack attached a 150 lb Rottweiler and had kicked his butt before we could get them apart) and you have to be prepared to keep them busy. Also be prepared for them to take forever to be potty trained (up to a year). Mine are now happy, so loving, and I am glad I had this book. We live in a Townhouse, and our dogs are loving it. They do get walked every morning, get busy games to play with and have a two hour play group every day so they get lots of diversion, which they absolutely require.



3. Guess it does say "for dummies" but I still thought this book as a little too elementary. Also, tired of hearing what bad qualities JRTs have -- a little too heavy on the negative side, I felt. Frankly, I didn't get a lot out of this book that was useful to me, a first-time JRT owner.



4. I know that the book is for dummies. I kept saying "Duh, teach me something new and effective." The book was heavy on the traits. I now know about the breed but I need solutions



5. This book was a waste. It does not specify and detail information about this particular breed which in the case of a JRT needs to be VERY specific. It is written for Dummies that never had any dog but not for someone needing urgent help to deal with a JRT.

2 comments about Rascal (The Puppy Place).

1. I still buy these for my daughter even though she is beyond this reading level because she loves dogs and likes these stories so much.



2. My niece is a 2nd grade teacher and she recommended the Puppy Place series. My girls are in 2nd and 3rd grade and just love it. I always give these books or a set of them as gifts and people adore them! Much better than the Junie B. Jones and Judy Moody stuff aimed at young girls!

5 comments about Jack Russell Terriers Complete Owner's Manual.

1. This is a very helpful book, well organized so it is very easy to find what you are looking for.
   Like the book says, Jack Russells aren't for everyone. They are brilliant. That means they can think of much more trouble to get into. They will never bore you. But if you don't like excitement, get a cocker spaniel.



2. full of useful advice. no your not the only one with a crazy pup



3. My family recently got a Jack Russell Terrier as a pet. Having owned other dogs before, we were in for a suprise when it came to training and behavior. Jack Russell's are very high energy dogs that require either a lot of room to run or people to play with them. This book was very helpful in detailing certain behaviors that my puppy exhibited and how to deal with them. The book goes into details of the breed, explaining the history and attitudes that are commonly displayed. Well worth the price, I have read it twice and it has helped the rearing of my puppy tremendously.



4. FANTASTIC price and shipment great. Great company to buy from. Also this is a good bood for jack russell owners



5. This book is great for an introduction to Jack Russell Terriers. The Authors other book is much more in depth. The two books together give a wealth of information.

5 comments about Jack Russell Terrier Handbook, The (Barron's Pet Handbooks).

1. The Jack Russell Terrier Handbook is like no other book available for the breed. The emphasis is on providing the most in-depth and up-to-date informaton about subjects vital to caring for and living with a JRT, including behavior problems and training, medicine and hereditary health problems, nutrition, genetics, and breeding. Information on fun stuff to do with your terrier, such as training for earthdog competitions or even going hunting, is also included, as are tamer diversions such as agility, racing, and conformation. This is not a book of pedigrees and show-win photos, but a book for people who enjoy the JRT in every facet of its being. Intersperced in the text are lots of color photos of JRTs in action, and tidbits of technical information (Terrier Tech) and facts (Jack Fact). A book for people who want to excel at JRT ownership.



2. I bought this book for my husband who is a recent member of the JRTC and is planning on raising Jack Russel show dogs. He loved it! Thanks!



3. The author really know about Jack Russell Terriers. The book is well written and full of information. Highly recommend to any new JRT owners



4. Great Book, i even bought one for a friend. I'm a jack russell lover. Waiting for the next book to come out.



5. I'm sorry, but I cannot give a thoruogh opinion on this book, as I have given it straight away to a friend.
   JvET.
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