How it Began

Breeding Jack Russell Terriers all began about seven years ago when a customer/friend of my father allowed me to stay at her house after a college rodeo. When I got there her female shortie, Hannah, had one puppy left out of her litter. Well I played with that little puppy all night despite I was completely exhausted. The next morning when I woke up I found a note that said if you want him he is yours. Well a few years passed and Tripp began to get lonely, or so that was my excuse to passify my desire to find Tripp a "friend." I ran across Jacks Alley in Cairo, GA and I fell in love with them, their dogs, and of course my first three puppies, yes three, GiGi, Kippie, and Raspie!

As I grew closer to the Jacks Alley gang we discussed breeding my girls and how I would begin my adventure. With many hours on the phone and MANY puppies later Kim and Daryl helped me get a nice set of dogs ready for the following years breeding season. That initial year was the greatest time ever! I had so many puppy kisses and stories to tell that my parents began to fall in love as well! Soon after their love grew for my gang dad purchased Mattie, and Sisero and mom purchased Tia and Talley. I didn't think it was fair for them to get "new puppies" so I got Roofuss and Zali. After we all had our puppies we realized one thing we was missing... A smooth coat male! With many hours of research I ran across Apple Jacks Terriers just two miles from my house, yes just two! At the time she had a little bulldog looking puppy that I knew I had to have! I called the parents and we all went to her house and quickly fell in love with Hemi and our shortie family was ready for operation!

With a complete family of puddins we began breeding and of course getting more or keeping more jacks for ourselves!

Owner's and Operator's

Ritzy Russells' is family owned and operated. Our family includes my parents, Floyd and Liisa, and Myself, Rachel, who all love Shorty Jack Russell Terriers. We all own these dogs seperatly since they are our companions. This is NOT a kennel and these dogs are raised in and out of the home. We care for these dogs as if they were our children and only the best is expected for our family! We are nestled in the Ozark Mountains on 100 acres with plenty of room for our shorties to explore and grow up on. Our shorties are well rounded little travelers that many people have had the opportunity to meet. Many are amazed at how "calm and mannered" our shorties are.

Quality not Quanity

At Ritzy Russells' we pride ourselves in Well Bred, Good Looking and Personality Filled Shorty Jack Russell Terriers. We have personally hand selected all of our dogs to ensure our customers are receiving the BEST Jack Russell Terrier. We have plenty of time to spend with each and every puppy to ensure they are very sweet and use to the human touch. We are proud of the few females and males we have and are content with being a small time breeder but we strive to be the best. We only offer puppies for sale that we would keep ourselves. Our puppies are born in our homes and stay there for the first 3- 4 weeks so we can closley monitor their growth. At the end of the 4th week they are moved outside in their own nursery with mom. Once they are acclimated to their new location the weaning process will begin. Once weaned our puppies are moved to the "big kids yard" where they can play and interact until they are ready to meet their new families!

Our Family

There are 10 females and 3 males at Ritzy Russells all of which are NKC and EJRTC registered. All dogs and puppies at Ritzy Russells' are current on all vaccinations and de-wormings. Soon after birth the puppies go to our beloved veterinarian to have dew claws removed, tails docked and health checked. Throughout the beginning of their lives they have their toe nails clipped and are bathed to ensure a well rounded puppy that is easy to take care of. They are also well socialized by the other dogs and cats in and out of our homes! Many times the puppies will even be educated in the public school system! It is nothing if a litter is in need of supervision for them to go to work with either myself or Liisa, both who teach school. Many special education students have learned life skills taking care of puppies. They learn to bottle feed, administer medication, and even learn a potty schedule! It is amazing to see how well these dogs interact with people!