Re: My heart is broken

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Oh, man, I am so sorry. We have a 15 year old australian cattle dog,

and I'm dreading the day she goes. She's been through a lot with me.

I'd still consider a jrt. They are relatively inexpensive (around

$300 as opposed to close to $1000 for a fox terrier in our area) and

are great companions. Actually, if you like the jrt's, I'd recommend

just about any of the " true " terriers...rat terrier, westie, fox

(including the minis), etc.

If you don't mind getting a slightly larger dog that is a little less

expensive than a jrt but still has a lot of energy, intelligence,

and " spunk " , look into australian cattle dogs. They also go by blue

heeler and queensland heeler. They take a " firm hand " , and so aren't

for everybody, but since you've enjoyed a jrt, you probably can

handle, and would like, a heeler. I've seen them in the papers out

here for as little as $50, but usually run $150-300. They weigh, on

average, about 40 lbs. They are a few inches taller than a long-

legged jrt, and MUCH wider (we're talking little tanks, here).

Good luck. Just rememeber the new dog will never replace your guy,

but your grief will get better over time, and the good memories will

replace the sadness.