ZZ Top the JRT/Chi Puppy's sister, Queen the JRT/Chi Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
ZZ Top the JRT/Chi Puppy's sister, Nirvana the JRT/Chihuahua Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
ZZ Top the JRT/Chi Puppy's brother, Led Zeppelin the JRT/Chihuahua Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

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These dogs were brought to us by a devoted dog lover who got them from high kill shelter. They are so cute with these huge ears and hardy little bodies.   Their breed is definitely a guess, but we believe that the body and sturdiness says Jack Russel Terrier, but then the erect ears with that sturdy little body and short legs, say Rat Terrier and then two of them are very small and more petite, so we are thinking maybe some chihuahua mixed in.  They are very healthy and happy pups, and will certainly remain small with short hair so easy to groom.   ZZ  probably will be on the sturdier side with short stocky legs and is very playful and expressive.

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.