The Terriers

Mojo and I aren't pure breed dogs. We are referred to by many as Mutts, Pound dogs or even Heinz 57 dogs. Many dog owners claim to like mix breed dogs because they feel they get the best of all breeds in their pets.

We are both mixed with different canine blood.

I am Jack Russell Terrier and a Beagle mixture. Which means I am very excitable and moderately hyper and have one hell of a sniffer.

Mojo has two parts Terrier in him. Part Fox Terrier and the rest Rat Terrier. Characteristics as being extremely excitable and clingy. He also has a ferocious appitite for chase and has a great reputation as a scavenger. The Rat terrier at this point isn't recognized by the American Kennel Club. 

Jack Russell Terrier

General Appearance
The Jack Russell Terrier was developed in the south of England in the 1800's as a white terrier to work European red fox both above and below ground. The terrier was named for the Reverend John Russell, whose terriers trailed hounds and bolted foxes from dens so the hunt could ride on. To function as a working terrier, he must possess certain characteristics: a ready attitude, alert and confident; balance in height and length; medium in size and bone, suggesting strength and endurance. Important to breed type is a natural appearance: harsh, weatherproof coat with a compact construction and clean silhouette. The coat is broken or smooth. He has a small, flexible chest to enable him to pursue his quarry underground and sufficient length of leg to follow the hounds. Old scars and injuries, the result of honorable work or accident, should not be allowed to prejudice a terrier's chance in the show ring, unless they interfere with movement or utility for work or breeding.

Characteristics
Bold and friendly. Athletic and clever. At work he is a game hunter, tenacious and courageous. At home he is playful, exuberant and overwhelmingly affectionate. He is an independent and energetic terrier and requires his due portion of attention. He should not be quarrelsome. Shyness should not be confused with submissiveness. Submissiveness is not a fault.

Beagle

General Appearance
A miniature Foxhound, solid and big for his inches, with the wear-and-tear look of the hound that can last in the chase and follow his quarry to the death.

Owning
The Beagle's coat is short and requires minimal grooming. A regular brushing and bath will help control the shedding process. No Beagle should be allowed to roam free, as its nose will surely get it into trouble. Future Beagle owners should be aware that Beagles are known to bark as part of their hunting heritage.

Characteristics
The skull should be fairly long, slightly domed at occiput, with cranium broad and full. Ears--Ears set on moderately low, long, reaching when drawn out nearly, if not quite, to the end of the nose; fine in texture, fairly broad-with almost entire absence of erectile power-setting close to the head, with the forward edge slightly inturning to the cheek--rounded at tip. Eyes--Eyes large, set well apart-soft and houndlike--expression gentle and pleading; of a brown or hazel color. Muzzle--Muzzle of medium length-straight and square--cut--the stop moderately defined. Jaws--Level. Lips free from flews; nostrils large and open. Defects--A very flat skull, narrow across the top; excess of dome, eyes small, sharp and terrierlike, or prominent and protruding; muzzle long, snipy or cut away decidedly below the eyes, or very short. Roman-nosed, or upturned, giving a dish-face expression. Ears short, set on high or with a tendency to rise above the point of origin.

Temperament
The hounds must all work gaily and cheerfully, with flags up--obeying all commands cheerfully. They should be broken to heel up, kennel up, follow promptly and stand. Cringing, sulking, lying down to be avoided.

Did You Know
In 1888 the National Beagle Club was formed and held the first field trial. The height limit of a Beagle in the United States is 15 inches and in England 16 inches. Beagles do not drool or have a doggy odor, and shedding is minimal.

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Fox Terrier

Owning
The Smooth Fox Terrier is a lively, active, and sleek dog. The Smooth Fox Terrier is easily housebroken. The breed requires occasional bathing and regular brushing to control the minimal shedding. The Smooth Fox Terrier has a keen nose, remarkable eyesight, and staying powers in accomplishing his work.

Characteristics
The dog must present a generally gay, lively and active appearance; bone and strength in a small compass are essentials; but this must not be taken to mean that a Fox Terrier should be cloddy, or in any way coarse--speed and endurance must be looked to as well as power, and the symmetry of the Foxhound taken as a model.

Did You Know
The Smooth Fox Terrier was originally bred to go to ground, their innate sense to dig comes out unless taught otherwise. The Smooth Fox Terrier was originally bred in England.
 

Mojo and I love where we live!

East Nashville is an area located just east of downtown Nashville, on the other side of the Cumberland River. In the Nashville Tornado of 1998, many of the area's homes were damaged or destroyed.

Some of the neighborhoods in East Nashville are: East End, Eastwood Neighbors, Historic Edgefield, Lockeland Springs, and Rolling Acres Neighbors.

It is also the home of Nashville's Tomato Art Festival, which is held in East Nashville's Five Points area.