Sweet Pea the Jack Russell Blend's companion, Petey the Senior JRT Blend (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Description:
Petey and his buddy Sweet Pea were surrendered by an owner who could no longer afford to keep them. They are housetrained, very friendly, and love to go on walks. Sweet Pea is very smart and has done great with t her foster mom and family. They cannot be around cats .

Foster Update 12/28/13:

Sweet Pea definitely lives up to her name.  She is so very sweet and is so good.  She is now settled in and has adapted to a schedule so easily.  When she sees me in the morning her little tail starts wagging and when I let her out of the crate she immediately runs to the kitchen because she knows I am going to make her breakfast.  When Michael picks up her leash she is almost dancing in front of him and will run back and forth between him and our french doors that he takes her out of. Today she figured out how to jump up on my bed and curled up next to me.  Today when she saw us walk into the store she was so happy she was trying everything she could do to get over to Michael and on the way home she sat on his lap the whole way back.

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.