Smilin' Jack Russell Terriers

08/14/2024

Smilin' Jack Bravado all grown up - registration photos - no way was the tail coming up with that scary photographer on the ground, lol! So including a couple "prettier" shots on her home turf where her confidence returns. Maybe not a show dog, but I love her!

06/25/2024

My two "keepers" from my Aguila x Jigsaw Lupine litter at 12 wks old. Very different in type but I am quite taken with both!
Smilin' Jack Acorn & Smilin' Jack Avril

05/31/2024

One last round of photos before the Aguila x Lupine litter starts heading out to new homes tomorrow. Very happy with this sweet bunch!

05/22/2024

Meet "Axel"!
Like his namesake (think GNR), he has hair in abundance and demands your attention. He is a rough coat and cute as can be.

Email me at [email protected] to complete a Questionnaire if interested. A securely fenced yard is a mandatory requirement.

05/17/2024

My Aguila x Lupine litter @ almost 7 weeks old

Email [email protected] if interested in completing a Questionnaire.

05/04/2024

My Aguila x Lupine litter outside for the first time @5 weeks old - 3 girls & 2 boys. Girls reserved; Boy reservations available - Email [email protected] if interested in completing a Questionnaire.

04/21/2024

Our Aguila x Jigsaw Lupine litter is doing great @3 weeks old. Eyes are open and they are toddling around. 3 Girls & 2 Boys

04/06/2024

Aguila x Lupine litter @1 week old - 3 girls, 2 boys. All doing great!

03/31/2024

My Smilin' Jack Aguila x Jigsaw Lupine litter arrived yesterday - 3 girls & 2 boys. Mom and pups all doing well.

02/03/2024

My next litter is in the works, due end of March:
Jigsaw Lupine x Smilin' Jack Aguila

Both terriers are only 11.25" - 11.5" tall so expecting puppies that will finish out about that size with broken & rough coats.

Taking just 1 reservation/deposit for a male puppy until the litter arrives & I see what I get. Must complete Questionnaire to be approved, available on my website - www.smilinjackrussells.com

02/02/2024

See below if anyone is looking for a young well-bred, health-tested female.

Cider is available to a pet home. She would do best as an only dog or possibly with a male.  She is 1 1/2 years old. Please contact us at 646-591-6584 for inquiries. Nominal adoption fee applies. 

01/14/2024

Sharing, as this is exactly how I feel..........

If you want to buy a dog and walk away, don’t buy one from me.
If you want to pick a puppy because it came to you when you sat down or gave you a cute look, don’t buy one from me.
If you don’t want to take my recommendations on what food to feed or what is best for the health and well-being of the dog, after years of experience, don’t buy a dog from me.
If you want a puppy in a hurry, because you need it for a Christmas gift or to be in senior pictures, don’t buy one from me.
If you never plan to update me on how the dog is doing, or send a picture once in a while, don’t buy a dog from me.
If you want a dog to live in the backyard, run loose on a farm, and never share time in the house with your family, definitely don’t buy a dog from me.
If you want a lawn ornament, you can buy one made of cement or plaster, not much care needed.
However, if you want a puppy that has parents with health testing, that was socialized, loved, and made a priority from the day it was born. A puppy who’s temperament and activity level has been carefully chosen to fit your lifestyle. A puppy selectively and purposefully bred to the standard set forth by our breed club, then maybe you do want to buy a dog from me.
If you want a breeder who will at any time in the dogs life accept them back and who is there 24/7 for you and your dog for questions and concerns and will work hard to help you resolve any issues. Then you might want to buy a dog from me.
If you want a breeder who loves each puppy/dog with all their heart, considers you part of the family and will laugh or cry with you at any time. Well then, we might be a match.
Reputable breeders should never be lumped in with puppy mills, backyard breeders, or those who broker dogs. A reputable breeder will be able to provide clearances, a five-generation pedigree, an explanation as to why they bred the two dogs. While most of the time they will make little or no money. What money they might get is reinvested into the dogs one way or another.
A reputable breeder knows their dogs and can realistically tell you what to expect and when to guide you toward veterinarians, training facilities, and products that will benefit your dog.
A reputable breeder will be your friend, a guiding hand, and a strong shoulder.
So whatever choice you make, make it with the best interest of the dog in mind and if that’s not your plan, then don’t buy a dog from me
- Author unknown, but I'm sure most ethical, reputable, preservationist breeders feel the same.

10/27/2023

My "keeper" from the Brazen x Bayonet litter - Smilin' Jack Bravado aka "Brava"

10/15/2023

Brazen x Bayonet girls @ 8weeks old. Both puppies are spoken for.

09/30/2023

Brazen x Bayonet girls @6 weeks

09/17/2023

Hawk is looking for a fellow introvert!

Hawk is 8 years old, 13" tall and a black & white smooth coat. He is healthy, current on vaccinations & heartworm preventative. He has recently been neutered. He is leash trained, crate trained, and house-broken (refresher training to be expected in a new home).

He can be very sweet and once bonded to his person loves to snuggle on the couch and go for walks. He gets overwhelmed in an environment with lots of people and stimuli so I am looking for a very quiet home with a single woman. If you are an introvert or homebody who is looking for a devoted companion, then Hawk is for you!

A securely fenced yard (no wrought iron, no chain link, no invisible fencing) is required. Small adoption fee. My goal is to find the perfect home for his individual needs or he will stay here. If you think you are that home, please email me at [email protected] so I can send you my Questionnaire to complete.

09/17/2023

Beautiful Maize is looking for a special person all her own!

Maize is almost 5 years old,13.75" tall and a tricolor smooth coat. She is healthy, current on vaccinations & on heartworm preventative. She will need to be spayed once settled in her new home. She is leash-trained, crate-trained, and house-broken (refresher training to be expected in a new home).

She loves attention and wants you to pet her all day long, so looking for a home where someone is retired/works from home to spoil her. She should get along fine with a submissive male JRT companion (she is a bit of an Alpha), not sure about other breeds. No small children, no cats or other small furry pets.

Maize is very athletic and has a 4 foot vertical leap. Therefore a 5-6 foot secure fence is required (no wrought iron, no chain link, no invisible fence).

She will be available in October once she finishes raising her puppies (she is a wonderful mother)! Adoption fee. My goal is to find the perfect home for her or she will stay here. If you think you are that home, please email me at [email protected] so I can send you my Questionnaire to complete.

09/16/2023

Our Brazen x Bayonet girls outside @4+ weeks old.