FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Please find answers to the most common questions visitors to our website have asked. If you have any other questions or concerns, or if you would like to reserve a “Celtic Jack”, please contact us.

What are “Celtic Jacks”?

No, this is not a new breed, just a short catchy name for our compact little Jack Russell Terrier puppies imported from Ireland.

They display perfect Irish Jack Russell Terrier characteristics. Being around them is a joy! You will find that this popular dog, which now appears in many advertising campaigns and is highly regarded by Royals as well as by horse-lovers, will lift your spirits. Our short "Celtic Jacks" are particularly adaptable to the city-bound apartment dweller or a home with a fenced garden and will de-stress you with charm and fun-loving character.

How much does an Irish Jack Russell cost?

Each of our "top-quality" Irish Jack Russells are $650 regardless of sex. At
this price we have evaluated the pup for confirmation, temperment and
breeding potential. We occassionally have pups for a reduced price which we
consider "pet quality". We accept check, money order or credit card. We also
can discuss payment arrangements upon request.

How much is shipping?

Shipping via Wilmington is provided at cost by US Airways or Delta. Shipping
costs are $195 within the domestic United States. As our gift to you, Celtic
Jacks provides a free shipping crate which you can later use for training
your pup. Pups are provided food and water during travel and cannot make
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What specific care do I have to provide for this breed?

Daily exercise or outdoor activity is required, however, an Irish Jack Russell Terrier will do well in an apartment or a house with a fenced backyard. Only minimal brushing of the coat is necessary; bathing only when needed. Early firm training is advised. This intelligent dog has a very fast learning rate. As with any new addition to your family, your “Celtic Jack” will thrive with your attention and loving care!

Does the puppy or dog you order have to be quarantined?

The United States import laws do not require a period of quarantine for dogs imported from Ireland, because Ireland is rabies free.

Are Jack Russell Terriers considered working dogs?

Jack Russell Terriers are a mainstay on nearly every Irish farm, bred not only for their loving dispositions, but also for their usefulness as hunting companions and valiant protectors of livestock. Anyone involved with horses in Ireland usually has several Jack Russell Terriers because they are perfect companions. They are adorable, fun-loving family pets, but also very clever and courageous. The United States government even employs short Jack Russell Terriers on foreign airports to seek out deadly snakes hiding in landing gear and cargo. These brave dogs are fearless even in the face of a seven to ten foot snake, and they are working hard to prevent the introduction of poisonous tree snakes into vulnerable ecosystems such as Hawaii.

Read the fascinating story about a short Jack Russell Terrier named “Cricket”, working at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in: Dogs with Jobs, Working Dogs Around the World, by Merrily Weisbord and Kim Kachnoff, D.V.M., 2000, Pocket Books, New York

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