Some of the diseases which will cause serious damage to your dog’s eye is cataract. “Cataract” is a genetic disease which is characterized by spot on the eye’s lens or by cloudiness. This condition normally occurs when there is loss of regular transparency on the lens of the dog’s eye. Cataract will blur the vision and it may also lead to permanent blindness if not treated properly.

This disease is commonly assumed as a genetic disease, but it can also cause by diabetes, old age, radiation, eye injury or by exposure to great heat. Other reasons for cataracts include lack of nourishment, PPM (persistent papillary membrane), inflammation and also by specific metabolic diseases. “Distichiasis” is also an eye disease which will arise of the small hairs which are grown in the inner surface of the dog’s lower eyelids.

Vaccination is important for dogs because it will promote your dogs as well as the health of the public. Puppies between 6 - 8 weeks of age have to be vaccinated specially with core vaccines. “Core vaccines” are given to dogs in order to prevent the large infectious diseases which attacks the dogs. These diseases include Coronavirus, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, Hepatitis, Distemper and Canine.

Non - core vaccines is also a different kind of vaccines which should be ordered to dogs. These vaccines vary and it depends on the exposure and lifestyle of the dog. So if your dog is more exposed to “Kennel Cough”, then the vaccine for this disease has to be administered. Vaccine is like introducing the bacteria to your dog. This Jack Russell Vaccination works through stimulating the immune system of your dog to produce the antibodies which will fight against the bacteria and viruses.

We need to pay special attention to the food that our dog is taking because there are several factors that might affect the type of food that they need to eat.

For example, what a young puppy eats will be different from the food that an old dog eats. Each breed will also require different type of dog food. Do not assume that just any type of food is suitable for your dog because that is a false conception. Make sure you do your research before you buy their food.

You can save money and keep your dog healthy by using dog food coupons when purchasing food for your puppy. Don’t worry because there are many websites where you can get these coupons from. Just do a quick search and you will be able to find them.

Make sure you ask the expert advice from your vet first before you decide to buy any dog food to avoid complication to your dog’s digestion system.

Jack Russell Terriers have three different coats, smooth, rough, and broken. The coat should not be soft but rather dense.

Jack Russell’s tails are held upright high and straight. Most breeders have the tails docked to about 5 inches which is about the length of a hand grip. Leaving a JRT’s tail a little long is acceptable, but it too short will make the dog look poorly balanced.

Puppies love routines, so routines so you should start with that. He should know what time to go to sleep / wake up, when to eat (jack russell puppies should eat 2 - 3 times daily), where his food and water dishes are and where his bed is. Your jack russell shouldn’t be table feed or sleep on your dog (dominate issuses could occur when he gets older).

You need to correct your jrt puppy when he does something wrong. Use words like “no!”, “ah-ah!”, or “stop!” but with a calm voice, no yelling or getting angry! Praise him / her when they behave good, use words like “good!” or “Yay!”.

Crate training is not necessary, but does help with house breaking. He should stay quitely in this crate at night or during the day when you’re not around. They should NOT be left in a crate for more then a few hours during the day. Jack russell terriers have a high energy level, so make sure you bring them on a long talk (45 minute minimum) before placing them in the crate!

Housing breaking at a early age should be done. Praise when he goes to the bathroom outside and correct him when he goes inside. Never hit or get to mad at your puppy when he goes inside the house, staying calm will speed up the housing breaking process. After a month or two, they should be fully house broken.

Once your jack / parson russell terrier is 3 - 6 months old, you should start slightly advanced training. Things like sit, down, stay. No jumping up at people, No barking / biting or nipping people either. He should be taught to walk nice on the leash and not to pull. He needs to come when you call his / her name. Make sure you correct your jack russell if you notice aggression towards other people or dogs, too.

There are tons of training and trick tips to make things easier and to speed things up. I’ll be writing articles on training and how to teach your jack russell dog how to sit, stay, come, paw and etc.

Help Jack, the little puppy to reach his food bowl, collecting the bones and avoiding all traps and threats.

Full time job? Are you working full time? Your little puppy will need lots of attention and should be socialized with other humans and other dogs, so make sure you have the time. Leaving them alone during the day without exercise will result in them chewing and tearing anything they can sink their teeth it (trust me, I know from experience).

Budget. Sure, Jack Russell Terriers seem to be affordable, but don’t forget the other expenses. Your new jack russell puppy will need to be trained and should be trained by a professional if you’re not experienced. You don’t want to feed your new puppy table food so you’ll need to buy dog food made for this breed. They needs lots of toys and treats… treats to make training easier and toys so they don’t get bored well your away for a few hours or can’t pay attention to them for whatever reasons.

Taking the dog to the vet. All dog’s need to be brought to the vet once you get them so they can be checked for viruses, infections and other problems. You’ll also have to bring him or her to the vet a few times a year when younger so they can get their vaccinations and be checked for health problems. You should check out the sites below for information on canine anal glands and urinary tract and bladder infections you pet could get:

Not only Jack Russell Terrier is not only a high energy, protective and fearless but also very smart.

Jack Russell terriers are not for everyone. They are anything but lap dogs and require a lot of attention. They also need lots of exercise, not just physically but mentally too.

What happens when a JRT is not properly exercised and not trained properly? Many things including hard to manage behavior, digging in unwanted areas, escaping from the yard, and what seems like never ending barking. Most people just give up with this breed and abandon them (ever wondered why there are quite a few jack russell shelters?) after so long, so before even thinking about buying one, make sure you’ll be able to give them the exercise they need.

Have a smaller child? Jack Russell Terriers usually get along find with small children as long as they are taught not to strike or tease them. Unlike other breeds, a jack russell terrier won’t put up with constant abuse such as tail and ear pulling from a child. They usually get along fine with other pets but same-sex aggression can be a problem, especially in males. They are put in dangerous situations with other larger dogs, why? The JRT think they are bigger then they really are and are fearless so they won’t back down from other dogs, no matter how big or small.

A jack russell terrier should never be left alone with small children and especially cats or other small pets.. it’s pretty obvious why, being they are hunting dogs and all.