jackadoodle pups

[jackiek70]

I am looking to buy a jackadoodle pup. I live in Fife scotland and am willing to travel for the right puppy. Can anyone assist please?

[ELVIS68]

A few years ago this dog would have been called a mongrel and now it has a fancy name and you`ll pay an extra £300, good luckadoodle

[jules77]

Why pay hundreds of pounds for a crossbreed, effectively a mongrel? I have seen several litters advertised at £500 upwards, and as I dont advocate this type of dog breeding, I wouldnt pass on the details.

As you dont know what type of dog you are going to end up with anyway, why not support your local rescue, instead of the 'designer' breeders?

[jackiek70]

I have called the rescue centres and they only seem to have big bouncy dogs which is no good for me. I know someone who has a jackadoodle and it seems to be the cross breed has the spirt of the jack russel and the temprement of a poodle and it is the right size to suit my needs. It doesnt have to be a jackadoodle but something of that sort is what I am looking for.

[woofgang]

The trouble with first crosses is unless you have bred the actual dog and bitch before you won't know what you will get...sometimes not even then. Dogs in rescue tend to be bouncier than they would normally be because of their circumstances. If you want a dog where you know what the temperament is likely to be then a purebred dog from a reputable small breeder might be a better bet for you...even then behaviour depends greatly on upbringing and even on who is handling the dog, my boys are way calmer with me than they are with DH for instance.

[jackiek70]

I called all the local rescue centres yesterday.... It wasnt the fact that they were bouncy that bothered me it was the size.. As already stated it is a small - medium sized dog that would suit my needs and fit in fine in my surroundings and family,but the rescue centres only have larger sized dogs. It would be unfair of me to offer a large dog a home. I would also like to point out that i am not a complete novice with the upbringing of dogs having been brought up with GSD all my life. Now I have given up work I have plenty of time and patience and if i could find a suitable rescue dog i would be more than willing to take it...

[jackiek70]

Dancairo. Many thanks for the link and I have looked at the website but again i think the dogs will be too large for my home. I am going to contact the centre to see if they have or can advise on where to get a smaller one, maybe a lurcher size as they are smaller. Although I do have a large garden and live close to plenty of open spaces my home itself is a bit on the small side.

[kita1]

These rescue kennels in Fife have a couple of smaller dogs:

http://www.secondchancekennels.org/homelesshounds.php

[jules77]

How about a miniature Poodle?

http://www.poodlesinneed.co.uk/blog/PoodlesLookingforaForeverHome

[welshlibranr]

lots of dogs of all shapes and sizes and ages in desperate need of a home here, a long way from your home sadly, but may be a similar centre nearer to you, you could contact them and ask www.manytears.co.uk
have a little look!...............hope this helps.................welsh

[welshlibranr]

Should have added that they foster dogs all over the UK, even in Fife, so they may still be an option for you.............welsh

[jackiek70]

Many thanks to all that have answered however I have come across a stumbling block in my quest to home a dog. Although I have a large back garden, it is not enclosed... I live next door to a large open dog execising park and that is where the dog would have been walked as the garden is designed for my grandchildren to play in. I find this a bit unfair that so many dogs are in need of a home but I cant be accepted for this reason. What are others views on this?

[jackiek70]

Dancairo, The rescue centres just dont want to seem to know and they check out houses and gardens before allowing you to adopt a dog and that I do agree with but as soon as i tell them the garden is not enclosed I cant even be considered. Like I said before I have a lot of time on my hands now so I think the next best thing I can do is offer my services to some of these centres, helping out etc. Best of both worlds that way...

[Bravehearted]

I known someone who has a super jackadoodle doggy. I'll ask 'er indoors to find out where this lady got her pup, probably about three years ago. I live in Fife too, the dog owner lives in Broughty Ferry. When I find out the info I'll post you another answer probably circa next Friday.
By the way this dog's a wee sweety.

[jules77]

My dogs live in the house, and are exercised outside of the garden twice a day. However, they love the garden, and in the warm weather when we have the doors open, they spend hours outside just watching the birds etc. I have done home checks for Rescue myself, and personally, I would not consider a home without an enclosed garden. It is a bit too late if the children let you know the dog has 'legged it', as you would possibly not catch it, and are they really going to be expected to watch the dog when they are outside playing, I think not.

[jackiek70]

Jules77
Thank you for your answer however I am not that stupid that i would leave any dog unattended outside in the garden, apart from the fact that it is not enclosed garden I live on a main road. What I did suggest however that a pulley system could be used. I have used this in the past when i lived on a farm. This is a long rope attatched to the washing line by means of a clip which gives the dog the full length of the garden without the ability for the dog to tangle itself up.

Bravehearted i look forward to your reply soon. thanks

[jules77]

Jackiek, I was only commenting on another response about leaving the dog outside for the children to watch. However, I wouldnt advocate any kind of pulley system, these are common in the States, and accidents happen all the time where dogs become tangled, and incur all kinds of injuries. If you want a dog to have the freedom of your garden, can you not put up a fence, with a gate to the park for the grandchildren?