Jack Russell Terrier Forum:
Pros/Cons

Thank you Patti. I would still register my dogs with the JRTCA if they would let me. I miss the shows and all.

AKC has shows, havent you taken any terriers out to CH? Why exactally did you go AKC ? To sell them with a household label? You slam JRTCA in one breath and then they you miss the trials and want to be registered with them again. Not sure I understand your motive.

Lance,

We are not slamming the club just admitting the pitfalls we have witnessed. As to the label of AKC being a household name - give me a break! People just think papers make a dog so it could be any name and they will go for it. That is one of the problems - uneducated consumers!

We miss the social aspect and some of our friends. Believe it or not we evil AKC dwellers used to do a lot for the club and are still friends amongst them. I go to some of the local shows and still visit.

As to showing, I have had my dogs displayed on Harrisburg (Animal Planet) as well as several reserve winners out there as well as plenty of first place wins. In the east coast the competition is tough at some of the shows. Dont think we sit home relying on the 3 little letters to promote ourselves or our dogs. I spend more time doing PR for this breed than most. I am hosting a NO CHARGE fun day race for a dog rescue event this Sat. Then Sun. I will be at a dog show enjoying myself.

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I wasnt speaking to you.