Forge Creek Working Jack Russell Terriers

Dianne L.

Breeder of Jack Russell Terriers

  • South Carolina
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Dianne L., the breeder behind Forge Creek Working Jack Russell Terriers located in South Carolina. I raise competitive and hardworking dogs. My puppies go on to be great pets, competitors and working companions. My love for this breed sparked my interest in persevering the heritage of the original Jack Russell Terrier and reliable working dogs. I am dedicated to preserving the breed standard and natural abilities of these amazing dogs.

Q. & A. with Dianne

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Dianne

Dianne has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Dianne partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 10 weeks old.

“Puppies are matched to potential home based on matching purpose, surroundings, owner experience and energy levels. I do not allow potential homes to “pick”, the puppy is chosen for you based on you and the puppies personality. ”

Price

Connect with Dianne to learn more details about pricing.

Contract & health guarantee

Dianne may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Dianne offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Dianne directly.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Initial potty training
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Dianne.

Breeder's location

Meet in South Carolina

414 miles away

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More about Dianne

  • Club memberships

    Dianne is a member of Happy Ratters, UKI Agility , North American Dock Diving , American Working Terrier Club, and Jack Russell Terrier Club of America.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    2025 JRTCA Best Family , 2025 JRTCA Best Stud Dog and Get, 2025 JRTCA Reserve Best Open Terrier , 2025 JRTCA Reserve Best Open Bitch, 2023 JRTCA Best Stud Dog, 2023 JRTCA Best Dog Pup, 2020 JRTCA Reserve Best Bitch.

  • Dianne has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Dianne was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

Dianne is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Forge Creek Working Jack Russell Terriers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Forge Creek Working Jack Russell Terriers reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Jack Russell Terriers.

  • Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • JRTCA Registry, JRT Health Registry, Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA)

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA)

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).