Welcome to JRT John's Jack Russell and Shiba Inu Kennel located 9 miles North of Lake City Michigan on M-66 (8376 N. Pioneer rd.).We breed quality Jacks and Shiba Inus. I am a large breeder not a puppy mill as some would like have everyone think. Every pup has always gone to a family not pet stores or animal broker as puppy mill pups would be. JRT
currently has several litters from just born to 11 months old. Broken, Rough, and Smooth Coats. All colors. Tails , dew claws and worming all done. Shots
started at 6 weeks and another at 10 weeks with the last one at 14 weeks. Males and females. Health guarantees. Over 25 years of breeding
Jacks. Here are some of our current offerings.There are boys and girls available in each of the litters on the current litters page. Site updated 6-18-13 Call 231-920-6455 for newest updates Emails Answered Nightly
To All who have purchased puppies/dogs from me or
have visited my kennel know that what is on the news is not the truth. I have had Jacks for 30 years and raised dogs for over 40 years. I got my first Jacks in 1983 ( 2 male brothers ) Jack and Russell. I got them to go after Woodchucks and Rats around the Dairy Farm I grow upon at Hickory Corners. When they were not working they were the most fun and intelligent dogs that were ever put on Earth. So in 1990 I bought a female and raised my first litter in 1992 so others could enjoy the breed as much as I was. I went to the top breeder and got more blood lines and started raising super nice pups. I built a large nice kennel at Hickory Corners where a lot of families got their first Jack. I always took great care of my dogs but did get in trouble for having more then my permit allowed. At that time we made the mistake of asking the Barry County animal control for help on getting the number down and it turned out to be the worst thing I ever did in my live. They came out and got 85 of my kids (all my dogs are my kids ) but in send of trying to find any homes for them they Murdered all of them ( even 8 that were full time house dogs ) It was more then the family could bare I lost my wife over it and ended up losing my house / kennel everything.So in 2008 my Daughter and Son in Law bought the land where the kennel is at now. This is when I sold 2 jacks to Tom Blumberg without his help me and the dogs would have all died up here at Lake City. With his help and love for Jacks we built the kennel and made it safe and secure. I have been raising and selling pups and dogs to families to keep all my blood lines and dogs taken care of. It has never been for money it has always been about the dogs. If I would have had more income I would have been able to do more to protect my kids from the Prosecutor. I sold all my dogs and pups to my Daughter March 2013 to pass on to the next generation all the super blood lines and dogs. But the Prosecutor makes up his own law. There is nothing that said in papers about getting dogs or pups that belonged to her but they took them anyway!!!!!!!! All the dogs and pups should be returned to the kennel and given individual licenses like was asked for. OMG. i visit your site occasionally just to see the new pups. i
have " snoop dog" and a female. it made me sick to my stomach. i sent an email
to the prosecutor in your behalf. let me just say i'm so very sorry. my
heart goes out to you. sharon farrington
Hey John, I'm sorry to hear about what the a$$holes are doing
to you. It's just plain wrong. I know firsthand how the so called
authorities lie and distort the truth. I also know firsthand how the
media will distort the truth to sensationalize any story. We got Bella,
(daughter of Rosie) from you in December. She is a joy to have around.
She must have had some hygeine training from her mother, as I noticed
right from the get go, she has been tongue bathing herself just like
cats do. The day we picked her up, I tried several times to let her do
her business outside on the way home (a 5 hour ride). She held it all
the way home. When we got home, I put her right into a litter box. She
knew exactly what it was for, and has been litter box trained ever
since. Bella loves her nice long walks, (also helping me keep a few
extra pounds off). She also loves playing a combination of tug-a-war
and fetch (tugafetch)! I hope you sue and collect millions from the
crooks. I hope you bankrupt your local government or your county. Sue
the media at the same time! While you're at it, I would like to see you
sue to force the humane society to change their name. Do you know that
the so-called humane society kills more animals than all the hunters in
the country? (you're welcome to add this to your
testimonials page, but please don't use my last name, as I don't want
the a$$holes coming after me. Also, I hope they didn't get your records
of everyone you have sold dogs to, as if they have, who knows what they
will do with that info. The so called humane society and the news media
make a dangerous team.) Hi John, although it has been a few years since my sister and I got a
puppy from your kennel I was appalled at what I heard on the news. Your
kennel was nice and clean, all your dogs well cared for and you know
each and everyone by name. Where you had your new puppies was well
heated and also very clean. You welcomed us to look around your kennel
and didn't hide anything like some breeders do. Keep your head up and
keep faith.. I will be emailing the prosecutor with my opinion on this
and let him know just what I think of the things they did. As for their
comment of a pile of feces, what do they expect in May right after all
the snow melts and we had all that rain, better it to be in a pile
waiting to be spread than in the kennels with the dogs.. Well anyhow
just wanted you to know we thought your setup was really nice and your
dogs very well cared for. I think these people need to go visit some
farms in Coopersville and see how farmers keep their dairy cow and the
turkeys if they want to see abuse..
I'm so sorry to hear the lies about your kennel! I purchased a darling
little female jack from you a few years ago and I have told everyone I
know what an amazing kennel you have. So clean and well kept. I couldn't
believe that you had that many dogs and no oder at all! The we're all
healthy and friendly. They all listened to you so well. I could tell you
truly loved your animals.
Hope everything works out for you. Hi John, this is Jane, Steve's wife and if you would be so
kind to let me I would also like to send you a note of encouragement.
Many of our friends commented to us that your doggies looked very happy
and healthy when they saw them on TV. Sure they looked scared and a
little shy but it's because they had been taken from their home and away
from you and taken to strange surroundings surrounded by people they
didn't know. Anyone with a brain could figure it out. I'm so sad that
once again your life has been shattered by the very people you went to
for help. Sounds like either someone set you up
or the Human Society in your County wants to make a name for
themselves. All people have to do is hear the words, "Puppy Mill" and
they immediately think of someone keeping their female dogs pregnant
all of the time, just pumping out puppies, while being neglected and
starving. WE know the truth about your business because we've been
there and aren't ignorant enough to believe what we hear in the media
from "investigative journalists", who are too lazy to do their job of
investigating, is accurate and truthful. Hang
in there John and please remember that we'll vouch for you if you need
us to. We LOVE our little Jack Russell and have recommended you highly.
As far as the Sheriff and Animal Control making it look like your
dogs are muddy...our doggy is always muddy! That means that she's had
the best day of her life digging and swimming. Mud washes off but
being taken from your home and your Daddy will leave scars and sadness
on your "kids" for the rest of their lives. We know the truth. Jane Dells To All who have purchased puppies/dogs from John or have visited his kennel: At this time John is dealing
with a serious attempt by the Missaukee County Prosecutor to shut him down and
prohibit him from having any dogs at all. If you have visited John's kennel you
know his dogs are in great shape, well groomed, well fed, healthy, clean,
sheltered, vaccinated, wormed, and eager to meet anyone who comes to
visit. I have been there on numerous occasions, some when John is home and
some when he is not, and the kennels and dogs are always in good
shape. I question whether the kennel inspector who is visiting is aware of
the ins and outs of dogs. I know of individuals who have one or two "pet" dogs
whose dogs are not as well cared for or given as much attention as John's dogs.
We purchased a puppy from John in January and have been so pleased with her
progress. Our vet has been very impressed with the health and intelligence of
our pup, especially being a Jack Russell and so advanced for her age. John sends
each pup out with a packet from Purina Pro Plan, first shots, worming, and tons
of advice. I have kept in touch with him and have found his knowledge and care
of his pups to be above and beyond the initial purchase agreement. John's vet
has given him as much help as he can but we need to speak on his behalf as well.
If you wish to help John keep his dogs please write a letter or send an email to
the Missaukee County Prosecutor. The address is William Donnelly
Jr.
P.O Box
363
Lake City,
MI 49651 or email prosecutor@missaukee.org 5-23-13 Today the ASSHOLES came and took all my kids 5-24-13 Today was first time in 30 years not to hear my kids it is so hard 5-26-13 Today I saw on the news all the people making my dog run and get so muddy it was so stupid of them not my dogs they don't do that with me there. 6-6-13 Call me to hear what is next
on the Prosecutor's illegal removal of my Daughter's dogs. I may need
witnesses to fight this.
John Home of Jacks and Shibas
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