Look who I'm babysitting

[aly]

I haven't heard anything about JRTs being hypoallergenic. I know Poodles, Italian Greyhounds, and Kerry Blue terriers are good for people with allergies.

Oh, here's a website I just found that lists hypoallergenic dog breeds.
http://members.aol.com/AHTerrier/allergyb.html

[aly]

Oh yeah, I don't know if the person you know has ever owned a dog before, but I would strongly discourage a first time dog owner from getting a JRT. They have HIGH energy and need very consistent training. Well, every breed needs consistent training, but JRTs are more work.

[ November 23, 2001: Message edited by: aly ]

[lizbud]

Aly, Thanks for the listing,I've bookmarked
it and will pass the info along..
The person I mentioned is my son Jim & yes
we have always had a dog in the house over
the years.Usually Cockapoos .Didn't seem to bother him as a child.He has a cat/11+ yrs
old that he got as a college student & still
has despite the allergies , but has expressed
an interest in getting a JRT.I told him from
what I've read they are very ACTIVE.
We'll see. Oh btw he lives in Ft.Worth, is
that very far from the shelter where you
work ? I've been to Tx a few times & it seems
so BIG..

[jackiesdaisy1935]

Aly, you forgot Schnauzers don't shed and are good for people who have allergies LOL
Lizbud, tell your son a Schnauzer would give him a run for his money so to speak.LOL
Jackie

[lizbud]

Thanks Jackie, I sure will tell him about
Schnauzers also.Didn't know they don't shed.
I'll tell him about your two Beautiful
furkids..They are an "elegant looking"breed.
Liz.

[lbaker]

Texas seems BIG oh nah... it's just everything else seems small get the dog a job and it will be fine
laurie
hope your day was a gentle one Aly

[aly]

Today was a rough day at work, one of the roughest I've had. At least I get to come home to my precious babies though.

lizbud - Ft. Worth is about 3 hours from me. Not too far in terms of how big Texas is. I would be glad to keep an eye out for him if he wants to get one. We actually have a Jack Russell at my shelter in the back (not up for adoption yet) that we took in the other day. I haven't spent any time with him/her but it seems really calm for a JRT. There is also a JRT Rescue here, one in Houston, and one in San Antonio. Houston is about 5 or 6 hours from your son and San Antonio is about 4 away I think.

[Daisy's Mom]

Aly I am sorry you had a bad day. But you're right, at least you had four gorgeous furkids there to cheer you up! That puppy is simply precious!

[Gepansy]

She's sssooo cute!My friend has 2 dogs like that.They are cute and a handful.There names are Tracker(boy) and Jaguar(girl).One night I spent the night at her house and the dogs were in.I got french-kissed! YUCK! It's really gross especially if you have braces!(like me! )

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

OMG! How cute! Next time this pup needs a baby sitter, I will do it!