Jack Russell Terrier
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- Dog Breed Group
- Terrier Dogs
- Origin of Breed
- Great Britain, hunting dog.
- Life Expectancy
- 13 - 15 Years
- Color
- White with black, tan or lemon or solid white.
- Coat
- Smooth or rough and broken.
- Exercise Needs
- Daily exercise or outdoor activity is required.
- Temperament
- The Jack Russel Terreir is alert, lively and bold. May be hyperactive if not properly trained. He makes a good watch dog and fam
- Good with Children
- Good, especially with active children. Will chase anything small that moves, they also may be scrappy with other dogs.
- Grooming Needs
- Minimal brushing of his coat is required. Bathe only when necessary.
- Average Size - Male (in)
- 12 - 14
- Average Size - Female (in)
- 12 - 14
- Average Weight - Male (lbs)
- 13 - 17
- Average Weight - Female (lbs)
- 13 - 17
- Health Issues
- Dislocated kneecaps, eye problems.v
- Living Conditions
- Will do well in an apartment if exercised or a house with a fenced backyard.
Breed Description
The Jack Russell Terrier or Parson Jack Russell Terrier is a small, agile, brave terrier, who is good at hunting small animals like foxes and raccoons. Like other terriers he may bore easily and is capable of inventing his own entertainment. He is a tough little dog who is clean and a convenient size for a companion. In 1819 a student by the name of Jack Russell came across a terrier who he developed into the Jack Russell Terrier over the course of sixty years by crossing distinctive strains of fox terriers.