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Just what is the Westerly difference? The late Jackie Arine, founder of Westerly Kennels, was a California horsewoman extrordinaire who saw her first Jack Russell at a horse show in the early 1980’s. She was so impressed and intrigued by them that she then set about acquiring her foundation dogs with the attributes she most desired and associated with the ideal JRT. Thus the conception of the kennel which became a legend in its own time, known as Westerly Jack Russells.
Jackie and her mother raised, trained and
bred racing Thoroughbred horses and she applied her knowledge
of bloodlines and conformation to creating her line of Jacks. Her mother
also raised quality poodles and Jackie worked for veterinarians which all
factored into the success she achieved with the development of her
Westerly line.
Jackie had an ideal image of a Jack Russell and dedicated over 25 years
perfecting it...Westerly Jack Russells became very well known in the Jack
Russell world, producing some of the best foundation stock sought after by
breeders of these little companions...names like Popcorn,( her last
breeding stud dog), Two Eyed Jack, Buffy, Daisy, Westerly Max, Nert, and
Cord, are dogs to brag about if contained in your dog's pedigree.
A Westerly JRT has a lot going for it...great temperament, wonderful calm demeanor and a certain sharp look and conformation. They are also very focused, smart little dogs. Too many Westerlys to count have become recognized stars in the arenas of Obedience, Fly Ball, Earth Dogs, Agility and even stars of the Silver Screen! They are known for their "look," you can spot a Westerly Jack Russell on sight...a head to die for, gorgeous ear sets, good bone structure, nice short compact builds and good straight legs. They are inherently healthy as an added benefit! Jackie hand picked all her breeding stock through the years and these Westerly Jack Russells are just plain and simply the BEST. Whether you are a breeder looking to add all these qualities to your breeding program, or a family looking for that perfect pet, these dogs are tops. As the century turned Jackie was saddened by all the political nonsense surrounding these little "shorty" Jacks and refused to join any club with their rules and regulations...Jackie was as politically incorrect as her dogs, but in the best possible way! She became excited and enthralled with another new canine development, the Labradoodle. I was fortunate enough to live about 30 miles from Jackie's last home here in Idaho. I had purchased some of my very first dogs from her. Shortly before her passing she offered me her remaining kennel of Westerly breeding stock. How could I say no! I was honored that she would entrust her precious line to me. Jackie was my mentor and my foot in the "door" to the finest JRTs and now we are so "past the door"...we are a "house" of Jacks! We are proud of our dogs and wish to thank Jackie for all she has contributed in their development! We believe the Westerly Jack Russell Terrier is superior to any Jack Russell, or English Jack Russell, or Russell Terrier out there! We invite you to experience a Westerly JRT first hand.
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