Yes, that’s it exactly, “dog-gone”.
2 days ago, we met the 17 pound, 5 years old Jack Russell we were considering taking in. They came to our house with her, I was holding my little 7 pound poof of a dog when they walked in. Miss Jack Russell was so excited that she jumped up on me a couple of times, nipping at me each time. Once she got my sweater, once my pants, leaving a small hole each time, and once she actually nipped my baby’s nose! Needless to say, she did not make a good first impression.
So, for about an hour and a half, we visited, asking questions, learning more about her, observing her behavior, checking out the amount of shedding she does.
Each time she came near my poof, we heard a growl…..coming from my cute friendly “I love everybody” little dog. She did not like Ms. Jack Russell. Same reaction everytime, she even snapped at her. I could count on 1 hand how many times in 14 years I’ve seen her do that!
So, despite her shedding and “active personality”, we had to say no. My dog is top dog, and she comes first. It’s not worth saying, “Let’s try it and see how it goes, and then end up having to get rid of Ms. Jack Russell after a few days…..if we could even last that long.
I’m sure there is a family & home out there just waiting for her and they will be a perfect fit. I wish Ms. Jack Russell the best of luck in her search for a new family to love!
