Your Happy Healthy Pet offers the authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs - now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! Jack Russell Terriers (JRTs) demand a lot of attention and activity, but offer a lot of affection and constant amusement. This guide fills you in on the breed’s needs and attributes, covering: the JRT’s irrepressible hunting dog instincts and character; tips for selecting a JRT puppy or adult dog; things you’ll need to make your pup one of the family; pointers on feeding, grooming, and healthcare; training and housetraining your JRT; and bonus chapters available on companion Web site. Single-minded, energetic, and intent, the JRT may try your patience. But then she does her canine comedy or snuggles up affectionately and captures your heart.