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maxtpax
Jul 22, 2008, 04:29 AM
I am going to look at a crossbreed puppy. Mum is a jack russell and dad is a border terrier.Is it possible to say if the pup will have more mum or dad traits?He looks like dad, I do like both breeds but am keener to get a border this time.

tickle
Jul 22, 2008, 05:02 AM
It's a guessing game maxtpax to say what traits the pup will have more or less from mom or dad. Crossbreeds, as you probably know, make excellent pets. Only downside I can see from Jack Russells is their clowning abilities which seem to put some people off. It wears thin after a while.

rex123
Jul 22, 2008, 05:13 AM
Not really sure which he will be more like. He could look like one and act like the other...
Here's a site with some information on mixed breeds. Talks about advantages and disadvantages.Dog Owner's Guide: The Mixed Breed dog (http://www.canismajor.com/dog/mixed.html)

tickle
Jul 22, 2008, 05:21 AM
Hey, Rex, like the pic of your pup. Lot of intelligence in that face !

rex123
Jul 22, 2008, 05:28 AM
He's intelligent, but he can also be stubborn and hard headed, that's my boy.