I’ve just finished this cut of a broken-coated Jack Russell Terrier for a friend and now I’m about to start a further cut of his other dog, a Spinone, for him to pair it with. In terms of size the Terrier must be seven or eight times smaller than his larger companion but knowing Jack Russells as we do I’m sure they’re partners in crime. The little and large of the dog world you could say! Anyway the first one, Monty the Jack Russell puppy, is now finished and ready for framing so onwards to the next dog.
What a beauty, John. Our first family dog in the 80s was a Jack Russell; a female called Liddy. We only got to have her for a few years. I adored her, but she was incredibly savage- would attack anyone- human or dog. Postmen, my cousin, my brother (whom she briefly hospitalised!); my Dad, even- whom she worshipped. Only my mother and my Auntie Sandra were safe. Dogs ten times her size would turn and run! She wasn’t well. Loved her, though, and I dream of having another Jack Russell.
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Gareth, Thank you, I’m delighted you like them. We’ve had five Jack Russells. Pike was the first and a lovely dog, she used to come fishing with me all year round. She had a box with her blanket in the passenger footwell of my 2CV. Then Ruffe, a Border Terrier JR cross who loved people but hated with a capital ‘H’ all other animals no matter how big. Then Minnow, a terrier not to cross and very cunning with her retribution. Barney who we re-homed with a pedigree as long as your arm and a lovely dog and now Luce a real pet and a parson Jack Russell who is now 7 years old, a ferocious ratter but other wise a real pet and with the distinction of being the only one who hasn’t drawn blood from me! She too has a pedigree as long as your arm. I’ll send you a copy of my little Terrier Book to entertain you and your mum!
Your Classics teacher sounds a real character. My hero was my Art Teacher at Secondary schoo, Mr Greet. Ex RFC he had a Sopwith Camel Propeller in his hall plus the tails of two German fighters, complete with Bullet holes, on the wall too!Very impressive! Mild mannered and charming he encouraged me to go to Art School and be different!! How one person can massively influence your life. Your blog continues to be a real treasure. All the best, John
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Gareth, Many thanks for your comment on ‘A waiting Game’, much appreciated and I’m very sorry to hear about your seizure problems returning. That is no fun and serious, very serious. Missing out on the lake is a serious balls ache too, how I would love to find place like that and unfished too. private permissions are hard round here because of the changes in farm ownership from family to business combines. Changing times I suppose. On top of that I have stay away from steep banks because of balance problems and of course the solitude of some places.
Never mind it could be worse. Sue and I are on the River Ant next week fishing for Pike Roach, perch and Pike so I’ll let you know how we get on when we are back next Friday.we’re staying in some moorings so we’ll be fishing next to the boats. Should be interesting, I hope it will be anyway!
I’ll send you some prints to sheer you up when we get back.
Look after yourself. ATB, John
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