Barney - 6 year old male Jack Russell Terrier

March 27th, 2008

Barney (ref 39d) is a very confident and outgoing 6 year old white and brown male Jack Russell Terrier. He arrived at Derby RSPCA Centre when his last owners decided that they no longer wanted to own a dog and got rid of him. He is a very characterful, busy and alert little dog who is friendly towards people and who loves to keep a beady, supervisory eye on everyone in the household.

Barney knows at least 3 commands, is house-trained and would be suitable for a home in which any children were aged 10 years or over and sensibly-behaved towards small dogs. He is a very lovable little fellow but he doesn’t like the company of other dogs, so he needs to be rehomed as the only pet in the house. Being a Terrier, he would be certain to chase after cats, rabbits and other small animals.

Barney likes to have people around to keep him company, because being left on his own makes him very unhappy, so he needs to go to a home where there will generally be somebody on the premises to make certain he doesn’t get lonely and upset. He enjoys playing, especially with toys, and like all terriers is a lively little lad who relishes his walks and the opportunity to investigate interesting scents.

This sparky little chap will make a scintillating addition to any dog-experienced and suitably active household which can offer him all the play, exercise and regular walks he needs and let him know exactly where he fits into the family hierarchy without treating him like a lapdog or a baby.

Jack Russells are a very long-lived breed, so Barney could easily provide his new owners with at least another 10 years of furry-faced friendship, fresh air walks and fun.