Jack Russell Terrier Puppies for Sale in San Diego CA by Uptown Puppies

What are backyard breeders and why should they concern me?

A backyard breeder is an amateur who dabbles in dog breeding. These non-professionals rarely have the skills or facilities to do it properly, resulting in dogs with health and behavioral problems. You can have peace of mind that none of the San Diego Jack Russell Terrier puppies for sale featured on Uptown Puppies come from these folks.

How does Uptown Puppies work?

Browse the pups on the site, perhaps with attention towards Jack Russell Terriers for sale in San Diego. Or another state with our coast-to-coast network. Pick a pup. Chat with the breeder, as any of our network's San Diego Jack Russell Terrier breeders will be happy to provide information. When you're satisfied, talk about transportation, and that pup will soon be yours!

Where did those San Diego Jack Russell Terriers for sale originally come from?

Today's Jack Russell Terriers for sale in San Diego have roots in 19th-century England. According to lore, a student in Oxford, John “Jack” Russell, bought an English White Terrier from his milkman. Russell would become Reverend John Russell, known as "The Sporting Parson" for his love of fox hunting. From the milkman’s dog he created a hunting breed.

How do I know my San Diego Jack Russell Terrier for sale will be healthy?

Any of the Jack Russell Terrier breeders in San Diego who make it into our network offer complete "nose-to-tail" health examinations. That means an examination of your pup's eyes, ears, and nose, plus respiratory, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal systems to name a few areas. We ensure that you can have documented proof of your puppy's health.

What should I expect in terms of training a Jack Russell Terrier?

While highly intelligent, any Jack Russell Terrier for sale San Diego breeders and businesses have will likely have an independent streak that will come out during training. The top Jack Russell Terrier breeders San Diego has will advise that you keep the training sessions short, using positive training techniques. Both patience and treats will eventually get you there!

Does Uptown have the cheapest Jack Russell Terrier puppies in San Diego?

No. We wouldn't (and you shouldn't) want that. The cheapest Jack Russell Terrier puppies for sale San Diego has probably come from puppy mills and backyard breeders. The breeders and companies in our network have the highest degrees of professionalism and give the very best humane canine care. These top pros ask fair prices for their considerable talents.

What is a "hybrid breed?"

Also known as a "designer dog," a hybrid comes from two distinct purebred dogs. So, for example, make a little magic between a Jack Russell and a Boston Terrier and they'll produce a Bo-Jack. Put an Australian Terrier in close quarters with a Jack Russell and they'll give you a Rustralian Terrier. The number of possibilities for popular designer dogs seems almost endless!

Are Jack Russell Terriers good family dogs?

They are, with a small word of caution. Any of the Jack Russell Terriers for sale San Diego breeders and businesses offer is apt to be ready for a little roughhouse fun. While that's perfect for older children, you should watch a Jack Russell around toddlers. And a Jack Russell may see the family cat as prey! But Jack Russells love the activity and company a family provides.

What should I feed a Jack Russell Terrier?

Energetic little Jack Russells burn lots of calories. So they need protein for fuel! Any of the Jack Russell Terrier puppies San Diego breeders and businesses have will do well with a diet of kibble that has 20% protein, preferably from fish, beef, or chicken. Kibble is also good for dental hygiene, though some veterinarians are proponents of either raw-food or wet-food diets.

Couldn't I just get a Jack Russell from a shelter instead of Uptown Puppies?

You could. And we're not anti-shelter, as reputable ones do important work. But it bears keeping in mind that any Jack Russell Terrier San Diego shelters have won't likely come with much information. The breeders and businesses in our network offer extensive information about your pup's health and behavioral history, which gives you true peace of mind.