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Allu and Ressu in 1991

I first found out about Parson Jack Russell Terriers, or Parson Russell Terriers as they are now called, in 1990 when a friend lent me an issue of the Finnish Kennel Club magazine with an article about registering of the breed in UK. I was instantly smitten with the pictures of Blencathra Badger and his sister Nettle and decided that I would simply have to have a PRT for myself. After some time I was lucky to get Mrs. Kirsi Peltonen's phone number. Mrs. Peltonen had imported a PRT dog to Finland in early spring 1991 and like my family, already had a short-legged Russell. She was very kind to answer all my questions about the breed and with her help in autumn 1991 I imported my first PRT dog, Ch. Ratpack Midnite Rocket, and his sister Ratpack Midnite Avenger for Mrs. Peltonen, as puppies from kennel Ratpack in UK. My first intention was not to breed, but since "Ressu" exceeded all my expectations as a companion and on top of that achieved a champion title in the showrings, the thought of acquiring a bitch started to develop in my mind. That is how "Penny" came to us from the Netherlands in autumn 1993 and since then few more of these energetic, fun and extremely intelligent little creatures have joined us.

Ressu and Jade in summer 1992

First Frostwood litter was born in spring 1995 and up till now I have bred 15 litters. My aim is to breed terriers, that are healthy, well constructed, social and fun to be with and who also, given the chance, show ability to hunt. I haven't used my terriers for hunting, but I do think that it is as important to retain their desired bold and friendly temperament and keenness toward quarry. Therefore we occasionally attend fox working trials and the terriers who have been tested, have all received good to excellent approved results. Tracking is also one of our favourite activities and a few of our puppyowners have also competed succesfully in agility and in obedience. Although PRT's are active and need a lot of exercise - and yes, they do need at least a basic obedience training - it is important to me that they also make great family pets and companions. 

I have admired (English) Pointers for several years now. I hope to be able to own, train and work one sometime in the future. To see and know more about this other breed of my interest, please visit the Pointer links on our Links page.