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"Hi there, my name is Frankie, but you can call me Franklin. Heck, call me anything you like, just don’t call me late for dinner!

I’m a Jack Russell Terrier, and I’d LOVE to be your buddy!

I’m housebroken (as long as you give me time to sniff around outside — can’t rush business, you know), and don’t mind those creatures known as cats. I found one the other day, and it was as big as I was, and I got the fright of my life! Needless to say, I steer clear. I do like to chew on things (not cats!), but a nylabone or rawhide will keep me busy for a long time.

I’m a little fearful of new places, (ok, a lot fearful — my foster mom calls me “Sir Franklin, the Not-So-Brave”) but once I know I’m safe, watch out world! I want to be with people, but I can run with the big dogs if I have to. Jack Russell Terriers are big dogs in little bodies, after all. I claimed the biggest dog bed at my foster home. Of course, I’ll scoot away if the big German Shepard there wants it… he’s a ton bigger than I am. I also claimed one of the cats’ beds. Ha! Take that, Cat! I do get along with pretty much everybody, though. I’m an easygoing kind of guy. My foster mommy bets I’m a chick magnet, too, whatever that means.

I’m a little hyper when there are treats around, but I bet I’d learn LOTS of tricks and how to really behave if you’d take me to obedience school. Jack Russell Terriers are really smart, but need lots of training. I’m a young dog, but I really want to make you happy. And I really want someone to snuggle up with and give kisses to! Are you that person? ~ Frankie"


Frankie is a one year old Jack Russell, full of the joy of life! He is a really sweet dog who will delight any family! He is being fostered in a home with three really big dogs plus our Haley, a boxer/terrier mix. Here's an update from day two in the home:
"Poor Frankie! (Or Franklin, as we've been calling him...it seems a bit more dignified.) He's terribly fearful, although is slowly coming out of his shell. No problems with my dominant shepard, although Franklin mostly avoids him and jumps anytime there's any noise at all. Hopefully his skittishness will calm down, as he's definitely taken to husband and showers us both with kisses when the other dogs are away. Of course, he's the smallest by a longshot, so I'm not surprised. He's also happy to claim the biggest doggy bed, so we'll see how things develop. His run/walk yesterday was a bit of a disaster (he wouldn't leave the porch.) I don't trust his collar, so am going to pick up a harness for him to be safe. He scoots around the yard, but prefers to hide in the shrubbery for now. "
OK, so I'm kinda thinking Frankie is smart ~ he'd make a nice snack for these other dogs so he's playing it on the safe side!


According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Jack Russell Terrier was developed in 19th century England by a clergyman named Jack Russell. This feisty little terrier was used to hunt small game, particularly fox, by digging the quarry out of its den. Breeders have emphasized its working ability, so the standard is very broad, encompassing a wide range of accepted body types. On English hunts, the Jack Russell Terriers were supposed to be long-legged enough to keep up with the hounds. The energetic and playful Jack Russell makes a good family companion. The Jack Russell Terrier is a perky, merry, devoted, and loving dog. Spirited and obedient, yet absolutely fearless. Careful and amusing, he enjoys games and playing with toys. Friendly and generally kind to children who have been taught not to tease or strike the dog. They are intelligent, yet willful and determined. They have strong hunting instincts (stronger than your average terrier) and should not be trusted with other small animals. They like to chase and explore. Be careful not to let them off the lead unless they are very well-trained. Jack Russells like to bark and dig. They tend to get restless and destructive if not kept fruitfully occupied and well exercised. Jack Russells climb, which means they can climb over a fence, they also jump. A Jack that stands 12 inches high can easily jump five feet. JRTs are not the breed for a inexperienced dog owner. This is a BIG dog in a little dogs body. The owner needs to be as strong-willed as they are, or this little guy will take over.