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Jack Russell Terriers - Breeders - Media Professionals

Jack Russell Terriers are gaining popularity each year. Very often people turn their attention to this breed after they have watched a movie or a commercial depicting a funny Jack Russell, always merry and active.

Such was the case in Brazil, Eastern Europe and many other countries. With the release of the "Mask" movie (1994), breeders and owners experienced an incredible rise in Jack Russell demand. The image of Stanley lpkiss (Jim Carrey) is inseparable from the image of Milo (real name - Max), a Jack Russell Terrier.

In 2002, Eddie from "Frasier" took over the palm and won the hearts of millions of people. Indeed, what can be more charming than a small cute dog, troublesome just a little bit? The series has been viewed by more than 20.1 million people and seems to be one of the most successful on the present day media.

Jack Russell Terriers - Breeders - Talented Actors or Skillful Trainers?

What traits should a dog possess to make a perfect actor and achieve a deafening success? Evidently, a dog should be cute, intelligent, and well trained. According to Greg Louganis, the author of "For the Life of Your Dog," Jack Russell Terriers are one of the smartest breeds of dog along with Border Collies. Does it follow that Jack Russells are easy to train? Quite so. The only thing to remember is that Jack Russells have a mind of their own and need a skillful trainer.

Mathilde De Cagney, Eddie's trainer, must have put a lot of work in teaching the dog. It is interesting to know that Eddie (Moose) found the application to his talents not only in the series. He appeared in a few American commercials and brightened up the covers of "Life Magazine," "TV Guide," and "Entertainment Weekly." His son followed in his steps and dived into the ocean of show business, not without success. The dog was filmed in "My Dog Skip."

Jack Russell Terriers - Breeders - Impact

When one comes to think about the impact media dogs produce on the breed, the mind turns to the well-known Dalmatian phenomenon. Disappointed owners hooked on the image depicted in the famous movie abandoned thousands of dogs. Jack Russell Terriers lovers also fear that the breed will repeat the Dalmatian fate. That is why they try hard to educate the public about Jack Russell Terriers and make it clear that the breed is not for everyone.

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