After I began working with him, I noticed that his physical movements were noticeably “border collie”. I have been involved in dog agility for 10 yrs, and have observed many border collies. Repeatedly, Jack Russel owners commented on my cute Jack Russel mix. I faced the fact that he was not a Scottie mix, he really does not have any Scottish terrier personality traits, but he is long, black, wirey, and possesses a wonderful rolling bark.

After accepting the likelihood that I was the owner of a Border Jack, I had to wonder- why anyone would allow those two breeds to make puppies! The first months with Bosgo were extremely difficult, he exhibited extreme prey drive, he was excitable and aggressive with other dogs; he possessed few dog social skills, and often challenged my leadership.

I am an experienced dog owner, I have owned 3 terriers, all obedient off leash, 2 are experienced agility dogs, and one is a certified pet therapy dog. I soon realized that I was in over my head with Bossgo, and enlisted the help of a professional dog trainer. She helped me to re-establish myself as leader, and to regain pack order at home. The Scotties really appreciated it when Bossgo understood his place at home. This story has a happy ending, but it has been a long road. Earlier this year I was able to take Bossgo to an organized obedience class, and with consistent work he is well socialized and constantly accompanies me to our local Saturday Market, and our off leash dog park. People often stop me and comment on his unusual cuteness, and his fine social skills.

Helping Bossgo become a great dog required over one year of consistent daily walks, and boundary education. Ultimately we were able to develop a “tool box” of effective strategies and techniques to mold Bossgo into the wonderful companion dog that he is today. I no longer have to “manage” Bossgo when we go for a walk, he just walks next to me, sometimes he whines a bit at other dogs, but does not pull, jump, bark, or otherwise act like a fool. He is a great dog now, and I would not part with him!

Shifter’s fastest time in flyball, is 3.81.

Kristie, if you want a Borderjack or a Borderstaffy, check our http://bcsportdogs.com/. They have a ton of dogs like that.

however, I hate the term ‘designer dog’. it reminds me too much of a dog that was meant for Paris Hilton. I hope to someday own one of these dogs, but I don’t ever plan to refer to him/her as a designer dog.

I have bred a litter of BorderJack/Staffies – and will be doing repeat. My #1 criteria for using my BJ was her temeperment – a temperment that she has handed down to all her babies. They are easy dogs to live with, but turn on when they need to. Shock (border/jack/staf) lays around the house most of the day, is not happy unless she is under the covers at night – but, if I took her out, she would turn on in an instant. In my house, I have 2 BorderJacks, 1 BorderStaffy, 2 3/4border/1/4 jacks and a BorderJackStaf. They are all great pets in addition to flyballl dogs.