 Nothing beats a Jack Russell!!!
I must agree with KyleighsMama; of all the various breeds of dogs I've parented as well as those I've fostered, nothing beats the Jack Russell Terrier (particularly the shorty's) for loyalty, love, affection, and all around fun! Their amazing qualities as a companion, friend and all around great dog to have are really underrated. They are an amazing blend of hunter and cuddly lap dog. However, perhaps this is a good thing. Any breed that has had the misfortune to become "flavour of the month" attracts unscrupulous breeders of all sorts who are out to make a fast buck and as a result, the breed suffers for it. So far, the JRT has been strictly maintained and bred to be exactly what they're supposed to be - a working dog.
If they all of a sudden enjoyed a huge surge in popularity, it would not be good for the breed. Every breed who has found themselves at the top of the "current trendy popularity list" ends up being indiscriminately bred and genetic problems begin to pop up. So far, jacks enjoy very good health. We may be far better off remaining in the shadows.
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