Here she is!

awww Marquerite she is adorable

Thanks Irish, I think they both are very lucky. I thinks she is lovely too.

Lovely New Doggy :)

Shes so cute......

She is just gorgeous.I thought at first she was a pup until you said she was two years old lol,sounds like she has found her forever home now,so laid back...

A beautiful dog.
Looks likes she has a wonderful temperament :o)
Happy blog with lovely photos :o)
So wonderful to read this story of collecting her from the rescue centre.
I wish your daughter many happy years with her new pet :o)

She looks a very happy little dog, and a lucky one.

Like the way she is eyeing that box of paper,definitely looks cute but bet when she settles in she is full of mischief,............

Beautiful little JR - when I first had my two little dogs, aged 6 weeks, nearly 16 years ago, I didn't know what had hit me! They were so busy getting into mischief - double trouble. Hope your daughter has as much pleasure as I have had (and am still having with Chloe). Misty or Missy looks a real treasure.

Aw she's lovely got a lovely face hope she settles in nicely and they have lots of fun together, think she's fallen on her four feet there!!

Lovely puppy whatever they call her, looks a real sweetie.

She already looks to be at home , She,s a lucky little doggy , I think your daughter will love her to bits. :o)

Looks like a little tinker - but adorable! It's always a good sign when they check out the new territory, isn't it. It shows that they are curious and feeling 'at home'.

Hi, Happy New Dog!

Looks like a real sweetie!

Thank you all for your nice comments. I will send her the link to this page, she will love to know others admire her angel too.

Lovely dog! We have always hankered after owning a dog but we want to travel around our chosen country and we both have families back in Britain that we visit, so having a dog is a no-no at the moment. BUT if we did, a Jack Russell is right up there, along with a Welsh Border Collie. Good luck to your daughter with her new friend.

Thank you Nariz.When getting a dog one should always think of these things. We haven't travelled much, and if we did, one of our daughters have always been able to look after them in our home, as a kennel is outof the question. There is always an older dog amongst ours and if they are not used to kennels, best to stay in their own environment. You are thinking of the dog up front, so best not to get one, when you plan to travel around. Thanks again for your kind comments.

She's called MOLLY now! My daughter loves Ireland and the Irish and Molly is an Irish name, besides it suits her. She took her to the beach yesterday late afternoon and Molly loved it. She's being very good and wags her tail all the time. So there is one happy dog!

She looks very content with her new home. What name did you decide, I do like Missy.

I do like Missy too, but my daughter decided on Molly. My husband thought of that name when thinking of the Milly Molly Mandy books, and she asked the doggy if she liked that name and yes! Si...it is Molly, lol.

Molly...great name! Hello Molly!...(.if she is a rescue she probably can't believe her good luck!) JR's are really high energy! hope your daughter likes to take her dog everywhere because Molly will want to go-go-go...lol. I know a little JR named Bonnie Bee who likes to ride in the truck..(she's the navigator) and outwits the other dogs by asking to go out...then when the others have all piled out the door she runs to the cupboard and begs for a treat!! They are wise little dogs!

Hello Molly. What a sweetie. She looks like she has a healthy curiosity too. I'm so glad your daughter rescued her. She looks soooo happy.

Thank you all for your comments. My sister has a Jack Russell too, so my daughter knows about the energy. It will do her good to go walking on ends as well, lol. She lives near the beach and Molly has already felt the sand under her paws. It is very hot there at the moment, so they go and watch the sunset now. Yes, she is a lucky doggy.

~she looks really happy~I'm sure she is smiling!

My daughter got a Jack Russell. The naughty little thing barked and tried to bite my leg. I don't think he likes me. I don't like the way Molly is looking at me with her mouth open in the first photo!

Why is that? She's panting as it is 30C.

Why do I think my daughter's dog doesn't like me - the trying to bite me kinda gave the game away I thought. Why didn't I like the way Molly looked at me? Well she stared into my eyes and opened her mouth in which there are sharp teeth and I am fed up of being chased by dogs in my field when I am eating grass. So your comment suggests Molly is not getting ready to bite me - she is just panting - oh i'm so relieved I'm not going to get bitten. Now you have explained that and I have stopped worrying - Molly looks to be a friendly dog. Small dogs seem to have a reputation for being snappy - is such a reputation deserved do you think?

Well, for starters Gardeningfriend, we are thousands of kms away and Molly will not seek you out. I can tell you one thing though. When someone is scared of a dog for whatever reason, the dog senses this long before you make any move or speak any word. They have better senses than we do. Small dogs are very brave, they know they are small and in order to survive they've got to be prepared for the attack of bigger dogs, so they warn them. That is what people see as being aggressive dogs, but they are not. I have never been bitten by any dog, small or big as I don't fear them, I love all dogs. I am not immediately all over them, as they have to be the ones who find out first. They look, they sniff and after they've sniffed you you might let them smell your hand. Never bend over a dog or pat him on the head when you don't know him. He has to make the first move, or else they might get a fright and bite.You don't walk up to them, not the first time.
Really, dogs are easier to communicate with than people, they never judge you to what you look like, just your smell, anxiety and actions. Try looking at the world from the little dog's point of view. I mean it. Lower yourself to their height and then look up at the world around you. Scary, isn't it? Little doggies are dapper, determined and prepared, purely outof self preservation. I can understand that. I agree they have that reputation, but for their owners they are the best in the world, just like any other dog.
Molly's past is not well known. She was found or picked up by the ranger, then taken to the pound. Her owner never came to pick her up. Guess they never made an effort. That just shows you a bit about how much loved she was. Not a great deal I would think. She would have been put to sleep if not for the Jack Russell rescue centre, which is in Sydney and rescues all Jack Russells who have been disowned for some reason. They are on the internet and anyone looking for a Jack Russell can look and perhaps find one there. You can ask for history etc. of the dog. They are all spayed, vaccinated and heartworm tested. You pay for that of course, you have to buy the dog. They fly them everywhere in the country. So also to my daughter. This doggy has had a lot of trauma in her life, being lost, being in a kennel, operated on, flown in the plane. Now it can rest in a home where she is loved. She was picked up by my daughter from the plane. She had only seen her on photo's, but she knew it would be her little darling. The dog knew at once who was her mommy. She licked my daughter and wagged her little tail a million times. Behaved like an angel in the car, 90mins long ride. She was shown her futon bed and loved it at once. She finally had a wonderful home and is settling in nicely. Next day she already barked at passing cars, to defend her new master and home. Now, if that is not beautiful, what is?
Re your daughter's dog. I don't know how long she's had it for. I don't know how your relationship with your daughter is. A dog senses these things, they smell them. She will like you, of course, if you don't make a fuss of her in the beginning. Ignore her more or less. Don't run up to her or away from her. Just stand there and talk casual to your daughter, perhaps not embrace her. The doggy could be jealous too. She will come out to you in her own time and then sniff you out. I can tell you the biting is outof fright, not that she is hungry, lol. A firm"NO" after the bite would also have been a good way of teaching her not to bite. Shouting or complaining to your daughter could have upset the dog even more. Just ignore her further untill she decides it is time to become friends, and that only happens when she trusts you. Good luck, I know it can be a nuisance, but see it as a challenge. You will succeed, give it time. Love will conquer all.

BBBaaaaaaa..... Gardeningfriend...perhaps you would prefer a nice border collie...they seem to speak ewer language and they don't nip heels or hocks?(You are the first member that I've seen who has taken an animal personification as their own...lol. sweet looking little ewe (?) in your picture.) A good collie is a ewe's best friend!

Hi, my understanding of dogs, is that little dogs do not know they are little dogs, they think they are all Great Danes. That is how they will take on all comers.

When we had our little Lhasa Apso, my husband used to tell the local children not to annoy him, because he was a Police Alsation in disguise. This worked, nobody ever pulled his long hair or spoke harshly to him.

Although we had dogs for many years, I am very nervous of other peoples' dogs because very few seem to know how to look after them properly.

Round here, you can tell what a persons' interests are by the dog that they have. The hunting, shooting and fishing brigade have different dogs to the "Look at me I'm a real man" with the two Akitas. The lonely ladies tend to have something small and preferably fluffy. Life is so interesting.

Little Molly is gorgeous Marguerite.....I bet she will be great company...and so clever...terriers usually are. Finn has Jack Russell in him and is very clever, but also timid...his start in life wasn't good......he would make great company for GF as he doesn't bark or bite and now has three kitties to boss him around! Where I work there is a lovely 14 year old JR....Henry, he's as deaf as a post but such a sweetheart! I love them.

Marge, you could be right, who's to say what they really think? But I know they've sussed us out, lol. Not only can you tell a person's interest, but I often find dogs look like their master, meaning that the master chooses something which they can relate to. I sometimes smile when I look at the comparason. I just got some more pics from Molly, so gorgeous. I will make another blog on her I think. Thank you Janey, Marge and Lori for your stories. I think doglovers can go on for ever, can't they? You really made me laugh Lori, ewer language, lol.

She is lovely, I hope that your daughter knows, that having a dog is like having children, but the dogs never leave home. mind you... I suppose some children never leave home ....
: ) Gail x

Thanks Daff for your comment. My daughter has always loved dogs, when she was a baby there was a real puppy in her playpen too. She's always wanted a dog of her own but rented places. Now she owns her own house and has her best wish: a dog! She has no children. She knows she has her for the rest of the dogs life and loves that idea.

Marquerite – Thank you for the time and effort you went to provide a comprehensive and helpful reply to my comments. I must say it is refreshing to get a serious reply for a change. Snappy has since bit a man on the nose. Neither I nor the victim were complete strangers to Snappy. I got right down on the floor as suggested. I didn’t risk doing this in Snappy’s company now that would be scary. You are right it was scary on the floor. I thought I wasn’t going to be able to get back up again. My daughter has not long had Snappy maybe 6 weeks, she acquired him from a man who didn’t want Snappy any longer. My relationship with my daughter is fine. Snappy does not seem to get on with males for some reason and is under the mistaken impression that he is in charge. Snappy would not have sensed fear from me or the victim. When my daughter came to visit I ignored Snappy like you suggested and he ignored me.

Hi Gardeningfriend, that is good news. You have a nice way of writing a report and I even had to laugh, seeing you on the floor and the addition of that Snappy wouldn't be near you, lol. I think the dog has a wrong name. Snappy will snap. Call him softy or something and he might change heart. What kind of a dog is snappy then, to be able to bite someone's nose? A great dane perhaps? Or, what I fear, is that this person bend down to pat Snappy and he must have felt threatened so bit him on the nose in defence. Could it have been that way?
If your daughter only has had Snappy for 6 weeks and he comes from a man who didn't want him any more, then the poor dog needs to be calmed down and the only way would be gaining his trust. He is still confused coming from a different place, probably is wondering where his home and master are. Or maybe this master wasn't all that kind to Snappy, didn't know how to talk dog language and made a mess of the relationship, hence he didn't want him any longer. Now Snappy has a new home and your daughter has to spend a lot of time with him, so he will feel loved and happy in his new home. She could perhaps take Snappy and together go to training classes, which are excellent. You learn a lot about dogs there and the dog will learn how to behave. Dogs love learning, their main purpuse is to please their owner and if Snappy gets praised when doing good things rather than get told off when doing bad things, he will soon be a sweety. Your daughter has a real challenge there, but she obviously loves dogs and took him out of pitty, to give him a better life. I am sure before long everything will be fine. She just has to be firm with him when he's in a snapping mood. Take him on lots of walks, play ball with him, go to training classes, and don't leave him alone for too long. He will love all those things and she'll see how this will change his behaviour. Dogs love attention and outings, after which they'll happily lie down exhausted.
So glad the ignoring bit worked. He didn't jump up on you, nor snapped at you. You are one step ahead of the shoeshine! Keep doing that till Snaps comes on his own free will and sniff you out! Once he knows you are no threat to him, he will be lying there at your feet contently, whenever you visit your daughter. Good luck with it all.

Yes...it does sound like Snappy sees you as a threat Shaun....maybe he's a sheep terrier.....and doesn't like another male around his new found female. It would seem that he is showing you who is last in the pecking order......and it sounds like you LOL. When he sees you eating grass and not sniffing round his dog bowl..I'm sure you'll soon be the best of friends!

Oh Janey, you have me in stitches, so funny!

Marquerite - The dog is not actually called Snappy. I called him this to make it clear what the problem was and with which dog. We would not want anyone to confuse Snappy with the well behaved Molly who sounds a veritable saint of the small dog world would we? Snappy is a Jack Russell. The man who got bit did bend down but was not a threat so it was not in self defence. It was an unprovoked vicious attack requiring medical treatment. If Snappy was ill treated by his male previous owner and Snappy now relates to his mistress rather than master then perhaps Snappy sees males as rivals to his alpha male status. If a man has a big dog, he is more likely to be firm with the dog of necessity to keep it under control. With a tiny dog like Snappy it might seem to a man more like bullying to firmly discipline the little mutt. Alternatively as it is a small lap dog the man might regard it as his spouse's dog. If the dog is owned by a woman on her own there will be no master at all and the little monster will be the alpha male. Could it be that it is usually one of these factors that explain the small snappy dog syndrome? Thank you for the further information about Molly and your suggestions for looking after Snappy. I will pass your advice on.

BBBaaaaaaa..... Lori - I would prefer a nice border collie to Snappy but would rather have a dog like Mandy than a border collie. Mandy looks fabulous. I do not have the personality of a sheep, although my hair has turned white and Marquerite thinks I should get down on the ground and be scared. I am perhaps more like a sweet gorrilla.

Lady Janey - I note that you said Finn has Jack Russell in him and would make great company for me as he doesn't bark or bite. Does Finn reflect your personality? I am not suggesting you are barking mad – not now we have the new guidance to consider anyway. Would you describe your comments as “Snappy” perhaps? Pecking order?……..Pecking is what hens do isn’t it? Do hens peck others to show themselves to be superior? Is that were the saying hen pecked husband comes from? Mmmm ….I’ll pass on the next question! I am not going to eat grass just to make friends with Snappy. I’ll have you know that I am a refined sheep. I do not eat grass and I do not consort with sheep terriers either!

LOL..I do believe, I who live in a dog pack, understand pack mentality...I am the alpha dog..the main thing I have learned that you have to control is food first...as alpha dog ..this is the supreme position...second in command here is my Phoebe who enforces of my laws...then comes
Sofie who puts up with no guff but does not enforce..then there is Jasper my dalmation & bue heeler foster dog...he is needy and constantly wants to lick but as alpha dog I am able to control this habit in him...Munchie my grand fur comes to stay 4 days and nights a week...he disrupts as he is a puppy yet and angers enforcer Phoebe and makes Sofie grumpy..Jasper is enthralled of course..as he has a playmate..we have other occasional nanny work here of two other dogs who come occadsionally and stay as well..one is a frightened little chihuahua..who needs the protection of me, Phoebe and Sofie..the other is Clyde a small dachsund who is happiest when he has Munchie to play with which of course then disturbs Jasper...Munchie is the only one who will question my authority as alpha dog which causes me to have to turn him on his back and put my hand on his tummy and tell him no from far above him...this stops his aggression for a bit but he is young and learning...I will have to continue in this fashion for a bit longer..I do not try to make them become people..it is easier for me to become dog.
Having the protection of a pack in any situation is one of the most comforting places I have found myself in, in some time.

The sweet gorilla is is far more of a Sweet Teddy Bear so don't let him fool you...lol...

I have never heard of a Sheep Terrier..my Love..Do you keep them there...should I prepare myself ? Learn sheep and terrier language together or something?

I find you daughters Molly lovely and full of wanting to please and make everyone around her happy...bet she is a real tail wagger...

CUTE-ARAMA!!!:o)))

Phew! That was a lot for me to chew on, lol. Thank you gardeningfriend and Catfinch for all your explanations re dogs, packing order etc. I've only ever had 3 at one stage, but Catfinch seems to be the kennel keeper. I only speak dog language and am very proud of myself to be able to say I've never been attacked or snapped at by a dog.
I apologise for thinking Snappy was the dog's name and I am really surprised you're telling me this dog is in fact a Jack Russell. He indeed might have taken over the house and is looking after your daughter instead of vice versa. These are temperamental doggies, but oh, so much fun. They need an enormous amount of excercise and control, training bouts are enjoyed by most of them. I've been reading up about this breed since my sister has one and now my daughter too. I get nothing but positive feedback from her, Molly is settling in marvelously and she is now training her.
Back to Snappy. Yes, you could be right, you are a male there coming into your daughter's house and he's simply jealous and probably also of the poor person he snapped the nose off. But as ignoring worked and you will be there more often, he will get used to you, and I keep saying, he will, in time accept you as part of the household.
I am actually rather pleased he's taken by your daughter's attention and doesn't seem to miss his previous owner. He probably knows he's loved better here now.
Catfinch yes, Molly is a real tailwagger.