Our Jack Russell Terriers
We've been enjoying these wonderful terriers
since 1996 and JRTCA members since 1997. We breed for
health, temperament and correct working terrier
conformation. These intelligent, affectionate and sometimes quirky terriers aren't for everyone, but once you have one in
your life you can't imagine life without one!
Our breeding stock is health tested for several hereditary
disorders that can afflict Jack Russells to assure prospective
families that they will have a healthy terrier for many years.
As responsible breeders we also strive to lesson the
occurrence of these harmful genes in the next generation of
terriers that we produce. Our philosophy is that "you're either part of the problem or part of the solution." Here is a brief
description of the hereditary disorders that we screen our
terriers for:
since 1996 and JRTCA members since 1997. We breed for
health, temperament and correct working terrier
conformation. These intelligent, affectionate and sometimes quirky terriers aren't for everyone, but once you have one in
your life you can't imagine life without one!
Our breeding stock is health tested for several hereditary
disorders that can afflict Jack Russells to assure prospective
families that they will have a healthy terrier for many years.
As responsible breeders we also strive to lesson the
occurrence of these harmful genes in the next generation of
terriers that we produce. Our philosophy is that "you're either part of the problem or part of the solution." Here is a brief
description of the hereditary disorders that we screen our
terriers for:
PLL (Primary Lens Luxation) - This is a very serious and debilitating disease
that can leave your terrier completely blind. It causes a deterioration of the
fibers that hold the lens inside of the eye in place. PLL can affect a terrier as young as 3 or 4. A simple cheek swab can tell us whether or not a terrier is
carrying this terrible gene. It is our feeling that all terriers should be tested
prior to breeding.
SCA (Spinal Cerebellar Ataxia) - This is a progressive, neurological disease
that ultimately leads to death. It affects puppies, and unfortunately may not be noticed until after the puppy has been adopted. Again, a simple cheek
swab test will reveal if a terrier is carrying this gene.
DM (Degenerative Myelopathy) - This is a disease that typically affects older terriers. It is the progressive loss of neurological control of the hind limbs
especially and greatly affects the quality of life of your elderly terrier and can lead to premature euthanasia. There are several kinds of DM so we screen
for the one that affects Jack Russells that there is a test for.
BAER (Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response) - This is a painless, one time hearing test using a special machine performed on the puppy before it is adopted or
on any adult at any time prior to breeding. The BAER test tells us if the
terrier has normal hearing in both ears. Jack Russells that can only hear out
of one ear are difficult to detect without this test. If bred they would be
more likely to produce a completely deaf puppy.
CERF (Canine Eye Research Foundation) - This is an annual exam by a
Veterinary Ophthalmologist to screen for eye disorders that may be
hereditary. Juvenile Cataracts (for example) develop over time and have to
be checked for every year. We check all of our terriers prior to breeding each year.
that can leave your terrier completely blind. It causes a deterioration of the
fibers that hold the lens inside of the eye in place. PLL can affect a terrier as young as 3 or 4. A simple cheek swab can tell us whether or not a terrier is
carrying this terrible gene. It is our feeling that all terriers should be tested
prior to breeding.
SCA (Spinal Cerebellar Ataxia) - This is a progressive, neurological disease
that ultimately leads to death. It affects puppies, and unfortunately may not be noticed until after the puppy has been adopted. Again, a simple cheek
swab test will reveal if a terrier is carrying this gene.
DM (Degenerative Myelopathy) - This is a disease that typically affects older terriers. It is the progressive loss of neurological control of the hind limbs
especially and greatly affects the quality of life of your elderly terrier and can lead to premature euthanasia. There are several kinds of DM so we screen
for the one that affects Jack Russells that there is a test for.
BAER (Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response) - This is a painless, one time hearing test using a special machine performed on the puppy before it is adopted or
on any adult at any time prior to breeding. The BAER test tells us if the
terrier has normal hearing in both ears. Jack Russells that can only hear out
of one ear are difficult to detect without this test. If bred they would be
more likely to produce a completely deaf puppy.
CERF (Canine Eye Research Foundation) - This is an annual exam by a
Veterinary Ophthalmologist to screen for eye disorders that may be
hereditary. Juvenile Cataracts (for example) develop over time and have to
be checked for every year. We check all of our terriers prior to breeding each year.
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Meet our Jack Russell Girls
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"Woofgang Jig"
(Little Eden Salsa x Woofgang Pocket)
"Jig" is her mother's daughter...so "hunty" and fun! When she was a little puppy we knew there was something special about her. She loves
chasing chipmunks and opossums and playing in water just like Salsa. It runs in the family for sure. Jig's beautiful structure and
incredible coat make her a welcome addition to our kennel. She
has the dense, flexible feel we love in a terrier and her
temperament is game and forgiving. Jig is a special girl and knows it!
14", Tri, Smooth DOB: 4-23-2016 CERF/BAER/DM normal, PLL and SCA clear by parentage
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"Woofgang Luna"
(Woofgang Wish x Little Eden Remedy)
"Luna" is a sweet, funny little girl. She gets along with
everybody and has pretty conformation to boot. Her favorite spot is on a lap in the living room in the evening. Luna has
beautiful angles, correct movement and a small, easily spannable chest.
She is a nice addition to our pack and has
earned a spot here at Woofgang. (In the picture above she is with her sister Whisper at 3 weeks of age.)
12", Tri, Rough DOB: 2-6-2016 CERF/BAER/DM normal, PLL and SCA clear by parentage
"Luna" is a sweet, funny little girl. She gets along with
everybody and has pretty conformation to boot. Her favorite spot is on a lap in the living room in the evening. Luna has
beautiful angles, correct movement and a small, easily spannable chest.
She is a nice addition to our pack and has
earned a spot here at Woofgang. (In the picture above she is with her sister Whisper at 3 weeks of age.)
12", Tri, Rough DOB: 2-6-2016 CERF/BAER/DM normal, PLL and SCA clear by parentage
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And Introducing....
"Woofgang Whimsy"
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(Woofgang Luna x Quinn's Hammond's Aiken)
Miss "Whimsy" is a lovely, balanced puppy with an engaging, expressive personality. She has her mother's small, flexible chest and beautiful angles. Always happy, her favorite thing is to squeak all of the toys in the living room as much as possible...and bark at the ponies. :-) She reminds us of her Grandma "Wish" and we look forward to showing her off at trials this Summer!
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and...
"Woofgang Maeve"
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(Woofgang Jig x Little Eden Rocky)
Little "Maeve" is our newest addition here at Woofgang. We love her feisty personality and her spots are a riot. :-) She's the first in a long line (hopefully!) of Irish-named puppies from Jig. Thank you Jig and Rocky!