breed description

The Jack Russell Terrier is a small, tough, and stocky breed. A well-proportioned terrier, he typically weighs around 15 to 18 pounds and stands 10 to 15 inches tall.

Coat

The double-coated Jack Russell Terrier has three varieties, namely: broken, rough, and smooth. The broken variety has a top coat of varying lengths, or with longer hair on particular parts of the body. The harsh coat has a longer topcoat than the undercoat. Lastly, the smooth coat has a short, stiff outer coat. The coat colors of this breed are primarily white, with tan, black, or tricolor.

Exercise

The active Jack Russell Terrier ideally requires two long walks or light jogs in one day. These hyperactive dogs are not only active outdoors, but indoors as well. They would require lots of stimulating activities when indoors, as they tend to be irritable and destructive when bored. They should also be given the chance to play and run around while indoors for long periods of time.

Temper

This vocal breed is lively and bold. Jack Russell Terriers are generally playful, affectionate with family, and love attention. They need to have a job or training as a form of exercise. These highly energetic dogs tend to be highly excitable. But they tend to be rowdy with other dogs. Therefore, socialization and training must be done first before keeping them with other dogs.

Overview

Originally from England during the 19th century, the Jack Russell Terrier is highly adept at digging burrows and trenches. They were named after hunting enthusiast Reverend John Russell, the first person to breed them for fox hunting.

Watch out

All three coat varieties of the Jack Russell Terrier are easy to care for. Regular combing and brushing with a firm bristle brush is required. Bathing should only be done when absolutely necessary. If these dogs are going to join the show ring, the owners should ideally remove their fur.

Training

The clever and intelligent Jack Russell Terrier is able to pick up new skills and learn new tricks with ease. They respond very well to basic training, but can be difficult for the average dog owner to train.

The Jack Russell Terrier tends to be hyperactive to the extent that it becomes unmanageable. They need to be constantly trained through their formative years. Harsh, heavy-handed criticism should never be brought to bear in the training of this breed, or any other breed of dog. It is recommended that the training be carried out in 2-3 daily sessions, being short and brief. Combine training with play and these dogs will respond very well.

character

The tough-looking Jack Russell Terrier is generally outgoing and enthusiastic in appearance. They are curious by nature. They are vocal, but never bark. This intrepid dog is very brave, so it seems unaware of its small size.