Minnie Jack

We got Mia at 8 weeks old. She only weighed 1.6 lbs. She is now about 6 lbs. She looks more like a min pin than a Jack Russell. She is a beautiful rust color. She is trained to go to the bathroom on a potty pad now. We live in New England and it has been too cold to take her out much. Also we were waiting for her to complete her puppy shots. Now we have just begun to take her out on nice days. She was very scared at first but now enjoys little walks in the yard. She wants to be in the middle of everything! Very noisy and always seeing what we are doing. She loves to be held and will go to sleep on our lap. We love her very much but she is a handful right now with her puppyish ways d as nd nipping.

She is really active but I have 7 reg size jrts

The are active little animals with a great personality and temperment. They are intelligent and an absolute blast. You will have to train them not to jump on you or hop straight up into your face. Yes, they can jump that high. They will also take off after other woodland creatures or just because they need a healthy run. This can be countered by training, but expect them to sneak off in a dead sprint, eventually. All in all, they are a phenominal family pet and great with ages young and old. They are cautious of very small children, 8+ with children would be a better fit.

she's been wonderful from day one. Pretty easy to train, occasional accidents in house. Very smart, high energy level. recently was diagnosed with slipped disc and had to be on steroids and strict movement for 4 weeks. not sure if this is common with this mixed breed?

He is so active. He wants to going out all day, play with every dogs, but barking on people. I love him so much.

Loyal, always has to be in your lap, energy x10, can be moody but for the most part friendly with everyone and all animals, excessive Barker. He has been one of the hardest dogs to train. But still love him

Duke was a rescue and had a rough previous four years, with an old wound on his leg and broken bottom canines. He gets along with our yorkie but is not so found of the other dogs in our apartment. He is mischievous, tons of energy, hates the cold and loves to sit on our laps. He is a handful to re-train but we've gotten the basics down over 6 months or so.

He's a great dog, loves to cuddle under covers. I have 2 children , he sometimes snips at the 7 year old but nothing major. He also likes to attack people who come into the house that doesn't live here. We have to put him in his crate than let him out after they come in. He's fine than.

Molly is very affectionate, loves giving kisses. Has to be with me all the time, if I have to leave her She cries until I return.constantly wants to play ball. She loves my cat that lives outside, they are best friends. I can't imagine life without her. She is my baby. I love having her in my life. Denise in Kentucky

Our Duke is a super friendly dog. Loves kids, people, and other animals. He does bark at strangers when they come in but for just a min. He has not an aggressive bone in his body. Only thing, he has be tough to house train. He is 5 and still does it occasionally. Other than that, great dog and perfect for our energetic daughter ☺

THEY ARE A HANDFUL AT TIMES BUT I COULDNT LIVE WITHOUT THEM . KEEPS ME ACTIVE LOVES TOYS , BALLS AND HATES THE DOORBELL.

She is super cute and sweet. She became attached very quickly and follows me around everywhere. Super good dog that loves to play with people and other animals.

My lil Pierre is bigger than expected, and color isn't as common. He weighs 19 lbs and is tan almost all over! He has a white chest! He is the sweetest dog ever! He has been such a great companion! I could ask for a better pup!

Our Lucky is the sweetest most lovable little guy once he knows someone and feels comfortable with them. He feels safer when other dogs are around and has more energy than we know how to spend sometimes. He does suffer from pancreatitis so we have to be very careful with his diet.

Mac is the sweetest dog ever and actually demands hugs, putting his arms around each side of my neck to lick my face and snuggle. He goes nuts protecting us from the 'wildlife' around the house and tears a path from window to window to bark at a squirrel or the deer who just ignore him. At bedtime, he lets us know if we are up too late and has a ritual of kissing us both and then snuggling into a curve. I'd say he is hard to train but his accidents seem more of a behavior and when he misbehaves, he will let us know before we figure it out with his guilty look and then head straight to the door. Mac is one of the smartest dogs I have ever seen and communicates everything he needs and wants very clearly if you pay attention. We also resorted to spelling words like treats until he figured that out too.

Best dog ever. EXTREMELY LOYAL

I wouldn't exactly call my dog the best dog one could have but she will be one of the most affectionate dogs you'll meet; just as long you're not a little kid or another animal. She never attacks out of nowhere, she usually keeps her distance. But I do know that she'll try to get you to scratch her for hours. Ever since she was a puppy she'd crawl right under the blanket and just start sleeping by your legs.

He adjusted great to our family. Our youngest is 12 and he loves all the attention and energy. He was easy to potty train and was quick to learn different commands.

My buddy Gus is my best friend,he is a sporty little guy who loves to play and also loves to cuddle up on the sofa with me and my wife,he is super protective of his space and acts like he is 100lbs

Such and expressive and lovable dog! You can never be bored with a Minnie Jack.

Samson has not been an easy dog to train and condition, but he eventually learns when the motivation is right and the owner is patient. He is very mushy and loves to be by my side (almost to a fault). I recommend a new owner make sure to accept a long, stressful period of conditioning and housebreaking. If you're patient and diligent, you will see great success over time. If you're not looking for a lap dog, do not get a mini jack! If you want a dog to be by your side (or on you) all the time, this is the right kind of dog!

My dog Reese is the best dog I’ve ever had. She is extremely loyal and my constant companion, whether that be hiking or sleeping all day. She is extremely intelligent. She does, however, have a strong will probably due to her intelligence. This made her not as easy to train as she often tries to outsmart me rather than just simply obeying. She never received formal dog training though, and I think this would’ve helped tremendously. She was mostly raised with a Great Dane, who she bossed around but loved. She has also lived with a grey hound and a Bischon, the latter being her favorite companion. She was not often socialized as a puppy, so she does not like other dogs or men AT ALL. She will cause a scene and bite in response to a male or dog presence, but only if given the opportunity. She has been in great health, other than an occasional trick knee, skin/coat allergies, and being recently diagnosed with Cushing’s disease. Hey, what can you expect from a 14 year old girl though! Despite her social issues, I honestly highly recommend this breed! She is the best thing that has ever happened to me, and I grew up with all different breeds of dogs. I think she is the most intelligent, loving, and easiest to take care of by far!

King came to me at the age of one year. He was an abused animal. Owners would kick, throw him around and drag him until his hind legs were raw. They often kept him in a cage.

I got my Pippin at the age of 4 weeks, he was abused,starved and left in a cardboard box in his excrement. I bottle fed him and nursed him back to health. He doesn't ever leave my side. He follows me everywhere and loves more then any dog I have ever had. He is friendly, loves kids and everyone in general. Which surprised me considering what he had been through. He is such a sweet boy with alot of energy.But cuddles all the time energy or not. He has been my hardest to potty train, but he is doing much better now. He loves the snow surprisingly and dont mind the cold. He is an extremely loyal boy and loves his stuffy toys with squeakers. I wouldn't change a thing about him. I saved him and he shows his gratitude every day. I love my Pip, he truly is an amazing breed and I love him completely.

So much fun very lovely, barks a lot whines a lot loves a cuddle but also love his alone time. Oh and very stubborn and will steal food.

He is very affectionate, loves to be scratched and loves giving kisses. But he can be very territorial and barks at everything that crosses by the house. Overall he is super cute and everybody who meets him falls in love with him.

She's very smart and learned easy to pee on pads and not to bite the furniture. She's not so friendly with other dogs or people. When she sees a stranger or a dog she starts barking. She's friendly only with the family members. She follows me everywhere and when I come back home after work she's jumping on me like crazy.

Crash can be a bad boy sometimes when meeting new dogs. He doesn’t like change at all. But is a great protector. Is a very hyper dog but settles down fairly easy. Loves ears. Will lick your ears forever if you let him.

We found each other at 8 weeks of age, she was raised with my housemates huge pit bull as her big brother, She thinks that she is a pit bull and is absolutely fearless. she wants to play ball all day and night, also loves to bark( alot)! very loyal , will not let me out of her sight not even for a second.

We got Tyson at 6 months old. He’s been with us during the birth of both our girls. The move out of our apartment and into three homes. He is the DEFINITION of companion. There is not a room in the house I go to that he does not follow me into. He hates being alone he will cry (and loud I’m talking you can hear him from across the street outside) we recently added his brother (1 yr boxer bulldog) to the house and he LOVES him, he is not afraid to let him know when he’s had enough or to put him in his place though. He is extremely smart and sometimes I feel like I can see his brain working. We call him Houdini because he can escape almost anywhere though. Usually by jumping. This boy can jump sooo high! We adore him and his cuddly self!

Phoebe has the best of both breed's personalities. She is intensely curious, and a total busy body. She has to know exactly what each family member is up to and where they are at all times, including the cats. She flips easily from high intensity zooming (she has the min-pin's lean build and long legs and she is FAST) to being a lazy puddle for hours on end, burrowed deep under her favorite blanket. It's very easy to rev her up and calm her down. She goes with the flow pretty easily most of the time and sees herself as one of the family and fully expects to be included in any activity, from expeditions outside, long road trips in the car or just cuddling and binge watching our favorite shows. She makes friends fairly easily so long as she's not overwhelmed. She gets along with very large dogs so long as there isn't more than one of them, otherwise she will hide under my legs trembling in fear. She does display a bit of dominance over smaller dogs sometimes. She is very protective of "her" domain, including people, cats, driveway, sidewalk, yard etc. If a strange person passes on the sidewalk she just keeps an eye on them from the window and keeps up a low growl until they pass. She doesn't bark much at all, unlike a typical minpin, but she does have her least favorite people, including our handyman, and our neighbors cat, both of whom she hates with a seething fiery passion. (she hates the sound of power tools and associates the guy with that fear, as for the cat, he fights with HER kitties so she hates him) She will bark her little head off at either of them from the moment they step on the property until the moment they leave. With everyone else she will keep her distance and be wary until they have proved themselves to not be a threat, and then she will greet them with a tail wag and a sniff and then mostly ignore them after that. Except for her favorite people or her family who she has to greet IMMEDIATELY with full on force. She will jump several feet in the air, forcing you to catch her wriggling all over and licking you. Very few people get this treatment. She does NOT like family members to leave the house without her and gets quite upset about it. Her favorite games are fetch and keep away. She LOVES squeaky toys and rarely destroys anything. She's learning how to play tug o war but it usually just frustrates her. She has an uncanny amount of personality. Her main communication is with a perfectly timed sigh or huff or snort. These can mean many things but usually mean annoyance or indignation, sometimes I swear it's in place of an eye roll. She is VERY opinionated... about everything. She HAS to have a fenced area or be on a leash at ALL times. If she gets out of her yard or slips her collar, she usually heads down to the road to investigate. We got her at 9 months old. She was part of a very large pack of dogs, large and small, including several litter mates, and was VERY attached to her original owner. She is whip smart and seemed to know instinctively what direction she needed to go to get back "home". Unfortunately her original owner had 15 dogs and had to re-home many of them. It took her well over a year with us to quit trying to find her original owner. 3 years later we got together with her original owner and Phoebe went BONKERS, she definitely remembered her. She doesn't tend to make a beeline for the highway anymore trying to find her original "mama" and her pack, but she will wander and will take advantage of any opportunity to be her own boss off leash and out of bounds. She is a very picky eater. We mix wet food with dry food and the ratio has to be right. She usually will try to bury her food with whatever is at hand, and she usually lets it sit for several hours. We're pretty sure the food burying has to do with being raised from a pup in a large pack of varying sizes and aggression. She disdains any kind of dog treat, and will only take scraps or treats if they are broken into VERY tiny bites. She LOVES lettuce and kale. When we had guinea pigs she would steal kale out of their cage. In many ways she's been very very easy to train. She knows most of her basic commands and follows them well. But she will sometimes decide that a command is just not in her best interest and will very deliberately ignore it. Usually this is "come". We haven't had much luck with that one. As far as grooming, she rarely rarely gets brushed, usually only once or twice when she starts shedding. Her coat is very fine and very soft. Her tummy is pretty much bare skin and she has no undercoat. When we got her she was pure white with large brown spots, she has the typical min-pin light brown expressive eyebrows. As she grew she got tons of brown and black speckles all over her skin, not her fur, but now you can see tiny spots all over underneath her white fur. She gets cold very easily and has quite a collection of coats and sweaters. If she is cold she will grab one of her favorite sweaters and drop it at your feet. She's usually too impatient to wait for you to put a coat on her before she goes outside, but if it's quite cold or snowy out she'll drop her sweater by the door to let you know she needs it on before she goes out. One ear flops over significantly more than the other one. It is very cute and she is absolutely precious. She is truly truly an active member of our family and none of us could imagine life without her.