Jack Russell Terriers A Hearty Breed

Jack Russell Terriers everyone knows about the energy of little Jack Russell Terriers.  The Jack Russell Terrier (or Parson Jack Russell Terrier) is a sturdy little dog. Terriers are known in dog circles for his hunting ability of small animals, such as fox or raccoons. He is also known for being fearless, energetic and having a lively, happy disposition.

The Jack Russell Terriers are categorized as a working dog that has a broad genetic make-up. They are not entirely a purebred breed and occasionally do not breed to type.  They generally are about 12” to 14” in height and weigh about 13-17 lbs.

These small terriers were originally designed to bark at and dig up their hunting prey. So in today’s world, they may exhibit excessive barking behaviors and be uncontrollable in their digging practices.

These dogs have different coat types: smooth coated, broken and rough (a coarse coat, with longer straight hair). Note that all coat types shed, with the smooth coated variety typically shedding the most.  The Jack Russell is typically white with tan, black or brown markings. They require regular brushing as they do tend to shed, and the wiry coated ones require regular trimming.

This terrier is a sturdy looking, muscular dog with a wide chest.  They typically have small “v” shaped ears that drop forward. Their legs are short, but these dogs are balanced and proportionate in appearance.  They usually have cropped tails.

Jack Russell Terriers Are Very Intelligent

Jack Russell Terriers are little bundles of energy. They are athletic and highly energetic, and require a lot of exercise and activity. Jack Russell Terriers also tend to have strong chasing instincts from their hunter origins. They are very intelligent and can be quite stubborn. As mentioned, they like to dig and can be quite vocal.  They are however, very loyal, fearless and quite protective.

These little dogs require a lot of activity and exercise to keep them healthy and mentally balanced. They love to be the center of attention.  If they are bored however, they may ‘create’ activity for themselves, which will usually involve some mischief.

Jack Russell’s can be aggressive, which stems from their hunting background. Because they had to be aggressive and fierce with the animals that they hunted.  They may tend to give the occasional ‘nip’ if over-corrected by their owners. Although they are intelligent and are easy to train, their pet owner needs to show them who is boss.

Jack Russell Terriers are sometimes considered to be undesirable to have with small children. They do not take the abuses of small children well because they can consider any small life form as prey.  Terriers are not good to have with other small animals in the house. They tend to be especially hard on cats because of their strong hunting instincts.

Jack Russell Terriers are sturdy enough that you do not have to be overly careful when handling them. They tend to make extremely good watch-dogs and are very defensive of their families. Often considered lovable, funny, and extremely loyal. If handled correctly they can make an amusing pet that will not be dull.

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