Trail Dog 19 yr old Jack Russell

Every boy from age 1 to 101 needs a dog. The best trail companion you'll ever have regardless of the hiking conditions.
This one is Chester the 19-year-old Jack Russell terrier. Chester was adopted from the Atlanta Humane Society around the age of four. He had multiple owners and was an unruly dog with lots of energy.
Chester had broken hips (past injury, cause unknown) and only walked on three legs when I first got him. Eventually, with a lot running he got the fourth leg back.
He desperately needed training, structure and LOTS of physical activity. Chester quickly went from uncontrollable dog to one everyone wishes they could own.
This dog can still cut a mean train, even at the age of 19.

[@stevebrown1461]

He was a wild dog that was twice before an owner turn-in to the Humane Society. He came complete with a ferocious attitude and a set of broken hips in the rear, a lot of baggage. The day I brought him home from the shelter, he lept over my body and flew out of the open car door and proceeded to stage an escape through the subdivision. After recovering him, he then bit my wife and chewed up some of her books off the bookshelf. I asked my wife to give me 30 days to get him trained. He is a Jack Russell Terrier and I learned that you don't train them, instead, you come to an agreement. I let him go chase the deer for 15 to 20 minutes in the woods and he promised to come back when he was finished. He would walk with me off the leash, but he had to be five feet in front of me. He was a good fit at the Peachtree City Dog Park. For a 12 lb dog, he carried a substantial amount of authority. He did not like to see dogs fighting and once it began he would go break them up. That was his job, people called him the dog park Sheriff. Pound for pound, he was an incredible athletic specimen. Not even his poorly healed hips could slow him down. He stuck to me like glue and I loved most every minute of it. He snuggled up and listened to every word that I uttered, hanging with me no matter what my mood, always in my lap when I got home. He taught me a lot about redemption, loyalty and love. It's now up to me to be the human my dog thought me to be. RIP Chester

[@roberthutton156]

All Jack Russells walk on three legs, something in the breading.

[@ilm28403]

This video made me tear up. Its been a little over a month since I had to have the oldest of my 2 JRT's put to sleep. Jett would have turned 20 on June the 6th. Its been really tough, she was my best friend. It was really hard during her last few months watching her decline and knowing that she wouldn't be with me much longer. I have a male JRT who is now 17 and he lost interest in everything once Jett was gone. It hurt my heart just as bad seeing him so depressed so I just adopted a 5 year old female JRT. She has really helped me and my old boy Brody heal. JRT's are the best dogs in the world for people with a good sized yard and a decent amount of patience. I think that all three of my JRT's are/were smarter than me

[@ixtlanisabelle]

My JRT Chico is 19 and a month... Deaf and blind, I keep the leash to be able to control him... We loooove each other from 1st time... he was 1,5 month

[@Lana-or5dz]

My Jack just turned 7, I really want her to live until 20

[@harris5105]

My jack russel is 12 and got cancer 😭 wish mine could Get 19 years too! I hope your dog will live many more years healthy!

[@GyricRaid]

My jack russell is 17 years old he will be 18 this October fingers crossed he lives on!

[@stevebrown1461]

They are a joy.

[@kevinmccorkle7476]

Nothing quite like an older JRT. My Jack is 16, going on 2....lol

[@rallytrain4022]

Dang, that jack still has its colors

[@lookingfordiscovery]

this is so beautiful, my Parson Jack will be 16 in September, Molly is so independent, but slow now, but the second she smells Fox, she is a 18 month old terrier once more

[@ringodrov40]

Thanks for sharing your video of Chester. It looks like he is loving it! My JRT named Ringo will soon be 19 years old too. He is a bit slower than Chester but still loves to chase after the squirrels and cats in our yard. Such great dogs!

[@kaylaglenn7631]

I have a 14 year old. I hope my boy lives this long. He loves trailing. He has so much energy. He act like a 7 year old. He keeps up with my 2yrold pup. So proud of his progress. Doesn't look like he will stop no time soon.

[@stevebrown1461]

They are the best!

[@jcb7438]

Wow I'm glad they could live that long..I have two jet, 2 year and 9 months and they are the love of my life! I wish we will live together in a very long years!❤❤❤❤

[@latissaeisenberg9438]

Thank you for sharing ! Chester is a great trail partner. My JRT will be 13 in November. Great breed, Happy trails, very inspiring😁!

[@Acolis]

my dog is turning 15 next week and we still hit the trails almost every week!

[@stevebrown1461]

They are the best friends you will ever have!

[@evgrafiysas758]

my dear 14.5 year old jack russell peacefully passed away today, I'm glad that some of them get to live longer and happier. take care of your dogs. mine was pretty active almost until the end with the help of good diet, medication and family love

[@stevebrown1461]

They are the most noble of dogs. I cried for weeks when my Chester died in 2021. Condolences.

[@tomdavis3038]

Thanks for showing us your Jack Russell. Mine is 18 and not quite as spry as yours but similar characteristics. She cannot handle cold and cannot see, hear, or smell too good these days. But when she’s having a good day she loves a trail walk just like yours. I miss the times when we would be in the woods all day and she could go on and on with seemingly endless energy. I very much doubt she will see 19 but I enjoy every minute have with my old best friend Cheers

[@stevebrown1461]

They are special dogs. Not for everyone, though. I was Chester's third owner (third time was the charm).

[@anthonym3351]

Mine is 14 and she is incredibly strong fit and intelligent

[@daveswink321]

My Jack Russell is just two years old but she is my enthusiastic trail companion every day. I really hope she lives as long and healthy as your Chester! Thanks for sharing.

[@anthonym3351]

Wonderful to see such a caring owner

[@flobo23]

Got a 14 year old little rugrat like that ^^ Hope he will be as athletic in 5 years too. Feel hugged!

[@oneandonlymyself]

beautiful & wholesome video!

[@WECOOK1969]

My Jack Russell Terrier is my best friend, I love my boy "Zero", I totally get everything you said about JRT's, so true. Good video, thanks for sharing!

[@josettpenrod6506]

I have to admit, my JRT is my best friend too. She will be 16 in December.

[@WECOOK1969]

@@josettpenrod6506 WoW 16 years! Impressive.

[@argrius8039]

I've got an almost 3 yr old jack russell with 5 week syndrome (taken from his mother before he was 5 weeks old, so he's socially and mentally underdeveloped) man when his jack russell crazy meets his 5 week crazy nothing can stop him, I just love how determined they are in overcoming adversity with your Chester being hard of hearing and sight and my boy being 5 week, I almost don't want another breed I just love them and I hope to be doing stuff like this with my boy when He's this old. Really enjoyed this video!

[@stevebrown1461]

Thank you for your comment and I'm glad you're enjoying your dog as well. Jack Russells are a special kind of dog, but I have to tell some people not to get one, especially if they live in apartments and don't have access to spaces where they can run the dog. The hunting dogs like Jack Russells have to be able to run and use their muscles and expend some energy.

[@argrius8039]

@@stevebrown1461 I couldn't agree more, they're super high maintenance when it comes to exercise

[@MrsKirby-hs6rf]

My jack russell is also from adopted from multiple homes and hes old i dont know how old but hes a good dog

[@garyhewitt886]

My Millie is 16 years old now and still full of life.

[@howtolovedogs1432]

Thank you so much for this video! Very inspiring for me who has two Jack Russells.

[@MagratheaLegend]

Fantastic video, cheers.

[@josettpenrod6506]

I just came across your video, while researching "how do you know when it's time to let go?" Welp I dont need to say I didnt stay there long when I decided to check out some elderly JRT videos. I have a 15 and half yr old JRT. I'm worried about her cognitive health. I've had her since she was 7 weeks. I can appreciate what you say about thier spirit. Lol. Once when first taking her to the vet's I told him...I've never had a small dog before (always labs etc) and his reply and I quote "and you still dont" no words have ever been more true. You have a new subscriber. Thank you for sharing him. My girl is Petals, and nothing flowery about her. Lol. She gangster ❤

[@tomdavis3038]

The canine cognitive disorder is real and just like with dementia in people, it will not go away. Star ⭐️, my 18 year old JRT has had cognitive decline for a few years now but she’s hanging in there. She still has good days to go with the bad but I admire her spirit. Yes the little big dog is true indeed. At some point it will be time to say goodbye but until then I enjoy her company as my best friend as much as I can. Cheers

[@cb3451]

Awe my jack is 10, they’re such amazing dogs. I’ve been giving her glucosamine treats for her joints and I’ve definitely noticed a difference! I highly recommend :) thanks for sharing this video

[@puntabachata]

I mix powdered ginger into coconut oil. Works great

[@adamwilliams5372]

Turmeric capsules sorted my Jack's legs out within a few weeks. Wonderstuff

[@edman813]

My JRT is turning 13 in 2024 and im surprised yours still had his brown spots at 19, because mine used to look like yours when he was younger but his fur became mostly white the older he got.

[@stevebrown1461]

Chester's face used to be solid brown. It is amazing how the color changes so slow that you do recognize it. I only remembered his solid brown face after see a memory photo of him on Facebook.

[@gabriellacurry9961]

nice! 💝

[@andyseman5005]

We have 2 Jack Russells, male 12, female 16 and they both love going on 2.5 mile walks 3-4 times a week...

[@stevebrown1461]

They are such sturdy dogs and so loving.

[@daveridgeway2639]

Between my x-wife and I, we had four JRTs, I have the last one, "Max" he is 14 at this time!

[@stevebrown1461]

They are the best.

[@farmingvideos49]

So cute what age is he now?

[@stevebrown1461]

He will be 21 in October, 2021

[@stevebrown1461]

@@hovawartfreunde4599, so true. We have the most loyal, loving friends in our dogs.

[@deevagal1]

Chester is beautiful! Can I please ask which (if any) medical conditions he has? I have an 11 y.o JRT boy and he has more energy now, than he did when I got him 8 years ago. ❤️🐶

[@stevebrown1461]

Unfortunately, Chester died two months ago, just shy of his 21st birthday. I cried like a baby. We did have him on tablets for his joints. We purchased them on Amazon.

[@karenthurner7791]

@@stevebrown1461 So sorry to hear this. You had him a good long time but it doesn't make it any easier. We lost our JRT girl one month ago at almost 16 and we cry every day. Chester was so adorable and like a puppy walking that trail!

[@chriscolangelo1647]

Omg I’m so sorry to hear that , my jack Russell (Sasha) is gonna be 19 in October , she just recently had a seizure the other day and I took her right to the emergency room I’m hoping she makes it through , I love her so much I don’t wana be without her ! If it’s not too much to ask how did Chester come to pass away ? My dog has preatty bad arthritis still walks around and goes for walks here and than but not as fast as Chester moves if u have any advice u can give me I would love to hear from u ! I’m just hoping she’s okay through this seizure might have to be on seizure medicine I go back to the hospital tomarrow , I’m so sorry for this long paragraph just ur video touched my heart so much !

[@chriscolangelo1647]

@steve brown

[@deevagal1]

@@stevebrown1461 OMG I’m so sorry Steve for your loss ☹️. Thank you for replying. My thoughts are with you. RIP Chester 🐶🐶xx

[@fionaedwards9722]

Awwww this is so beautiful! Looking great for 19. My JR is 16, she’s very nimble still and gallops on a 2 mile walk, but she’s deaf and mentally she’s much quieter. Is Chester deaf?

[@stevebrown1461]

Fiona, Chester lived to be 20 years old. We lost him this year (2021). He was a fantastic little buddy.

[@fionaedwards9722]

Steve Brown ah Steve, so very sorry to hear that. I can imagine the process of letting him go. 20 is magnificent though; he will be with you forever. Sending care 🐾🇬🇧

[@stevebrown1461]

@@fionaedwards9722 Chester had a great run with a family that adored him. He really was the best trail dog ever.

[@joannejo8224]

@@stevebrown1461 😥😖❤

[@anthonym3351]

Hi fiona hope your dog is still with us, have you tried herbal supplements they have worked wonders for my jack russell

[@rx296]

To get to 19 years, what diet did you give Chester? Was it a lot of raw meat? I'm a bit suspicious of the packaged dry foods - what do you think of dry foods vs raw foods? (As well as Steve Brown, I'd be glad to hear also from others who have long-lived Jack Russells.)

[@stevebrown1461]

Roger, Jack Russells traditionally live a long time, given proper exercise and care. I did feed him a dry lamb dog food most of his life. In addition to the food, he got a minimum of two hours of hard running with other dogs every day. Chester died in 2021 at 21 years old. During his last two years, I gave him gently scrambled eggs and slightly cooked meats to improve elderly spirits.

[@anthonym3351]

Mine currently 17 going strong fed primarily meat like steak, chicken etc organic meat best. However that may be unbalanced so try add rice or vegetables if possible

[@rx296]

@@stevebrown1461 glad to hear the amazing testimony of Chester reaching 21 years. On that note, regarding the dry lamb dog food, in Chester's later years did you just feed normal adult dog food - or did you switch to specialized "seniors" dog food. I'm giving my Jack Russell lots of exercise, but wondered if it's necessary to switch to special seniors dog foods?

[@martinpike803]

Don't you worry a coyote will grab him

[@stevebrown1461]

Martin, the dog never strayed away from me. I was always close by. Unfortunately, Chester passed away in 2021.

[@saulwest8254]

I'm sorry to hear that, a great lifetime of fun and adventure. RIP 🙏