Jack Russell Seasoned Traveller!

Skipper, a pet Jack Russell, is said to be the world's most travelled dog after sailing 20,000 miles in his owner's yacht.

13:01 19 November 2015

A pet Jack Russell has sailed the Atlantic in his owner's yacht. Skipper, who made his first crossing as a puppy with Jon Taylor, 48, is said to be the world's most travelled dog.

 

The duo toured Europe in a camper van for nine weeks. Jon plans to continue their journey by touring Scandinavia in a motorbike with Skipper riding in a customised box. They previously spent five months sailing around the coast of Portugal.

 

He said: “Skipper took to travelling like a duck to water. He loved it straight away.

 

"I put a patch of astro-turf around the mast for him to do his business and

he was right at home.

 

"Because the yacht was a decent size he had plenty of room to stretch his

legs and he absolutely loved the water.

 

"He taught himself how to catch lobsters with his teeth and he had a go on

a paddle board. I've struggled to get him off it since."

 

"He's a fantastic travelling companion.

 

"He'll eat anything - including a nice bit of steak - and gets on with everyone.