One very important practice of ours is our breeding ethics. We do not breed into our breeding program a terrier-which has genetic faults, or temperament issues. We spend countless hours studying pedigree's, genetics', and the dogs them selves, making sure that the planned mating will produce quality offspring, a terrier that will perform in the field, show ring, or just be your best friend. Our Terriers must be of sound mind, structurally and conformationally correct. All our puppies are properly socialized so they are ready to become part of your family.

Unfortunately, the long legged Jack Russell Terrier has been portrayed as a hyper, yappy dog, many breeders of the short- legged version of the Jack Russell Terrier have stated that the short -legged version is calmer, and better with small animals, and young children and have better dispositions/temperaments. Well this is the furthest from the truth; Leg length has absolutely nothing to do with dispositions, temperament, and the over all mental stability of the dog. Jack Russell Terrier's are energetic not hyper. Some breeders claim that the short-legged Jack Russell's won't chase a horse, from personal experience this is not true, however; regardless of leg length they can be trained not to. As far as dispositions and temperaments this is all in how the dog is bred and raised. Our dogs get excited when we come home, when it is feeding time, and when we load up for a trial or a trip through the fields. Other than that they mainly enjoy curling up next to you on the couch or in the easy chair.

Dogs will be dogs, they all need to be taught and trained, the claim that the short-legged Jack Russell Terrier is calmer, better with young children and small animals, is all in how well trained the terrier is and how well behaved the children are, and how well supervised the activity is between dogs and children, this rule goes with all breeds of dog's. As far as small animals, just remember these are terriers they are hunting dogs, leg length again has nothing to do with the fact that one over the other is better suited with small children and other animals (training, bloodlines, breeding practice's go hand and hand) the claim that you can turn on or off the hunting drive is not all true, how can you control the hunting drive when you are not home. These claims are sales pitches only. If you want to know the truth about the Jack Russell Terrier. Contact a JRTCA Breeder. Or go to Jack Russell Terrier Club of America here you will find a world of information, relating to the Jack Russell Terrier, these are not sale pitches, or convincing stories of how perfect this dog is, these are facts, I urge you; when looking for a Jack Russell Terrier contact more than one breeder, A fancy name add to the name Jack Russell does not change the fact that they are terriers. If you would like a free booklet about the Jack Russell Terrier Just ask we would be glad to send one out to you, if you have any questions please call or e-mail.
Thank you for stopping by. And remember do your homework about any breed of dog before you buy.

Another facet of our breeding ethics is
" Quantity does not equal Quality"

How can you control the quality of dog you produce with numerous litters?---Go slow-although we are dealing with a relatively problem free breed, some problems don't show up for several years. Those moving too fast, producing numerous litters a year are so far into the problem before they know it and it becomes virtually impossible to eliminate.

Wild Rose Jack Russell Terriers do not support nor condone the intentional breeding of mixed breed, "designer" dogs. "JACKAPOO", "POMAJACK", "PUGARUSSELL" and the like...Please do not ask us to participate in such endeavors. These crosses are not done with the intent of preserving the Real Jack Russell's hunting heritage. Producing a stable new breed of dog requires perhaps 30 years of extensive commitment from many people all working together. It involves years of study and planning and research to select the proper dogs to produce a breed for which there is a true and demonstrated need. Mixed breed dogs are not automatically healthier than the component breeds. When breeding any two parents you are just as likely to get all the bad characteristics of the two, as you are all the good qualities. There is no way to predict exactly what characteristics will be produced in any mixed breed puppies. Part of the benefit of breeding pure breed dogs is knowing what the characteristics and qualities of the dogs produced will be. What maybe cute a puppy now may be nothing more than a rangy looking mutt when mature. Mixed breed dogs are just that and no matter what fancy name are given to them or how much they cost, they are still just mixed breed dogs. If you are considering adding a mixed breed dog to your home please consider adopting one from your local rescue or shelter.

Attention Parents:

Every year children ask Santa for a puppy for Christmas. We strongly recommend either getting a puppy long before or after the hustle and bustle of the holiday.
This is what a lady told me she did when her son wanted a puppy for Christmas,
My son got a card from Santa and this is what it said.

I hear you want a puppy for Christmas? Did you know Christmas can frighten puppies? Puppies do not understand Christmas because they are to young to understand, and that waiting until after the new year will be better and the puppy will be much happier, and you can help pick out the puppy, I gave your parents the money for the puppy and a gift card so you and your new puppy can go shopping at Pets-Mart. signed Santa"

What a wonderful idea; Please consider this Idea when a child asks for a puppy for Christmas.