Breed Info - Jack Russell Terrier
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Overview
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Breed Group
Terrier Size Small How much exercise? More than 2 hours per day Length of coat Short How much grooming? Once a week |
Sheds?
Yes Town or Country Either Type of home Small House Minimum Garden Size Small/Medium Lifespan Over 10 Years |
Description
Alert, sturdy, tenacious
Alert, sturdy, tenacious
The Jack Russell is a lovely breed; very fun-loving and happy and they make great pets for the right owner.
Jack Russells were originally bred as working dogs and this is a huge part of their character still, which means they are very energetic little dogs and always on the go, so anyone considering owning one would need to make sure their lifestyle is suited to this. They are happy living either in the countryside or in a town or city, so long as they are given the proper exercise. The Jack Russell is equally happy running around a decent sized garden or being taken on long walks.
Jack Russells always like to keep busy and they don't particularly enjoy being left on their own for long periods of time, so anyone owning this intelligent breed would not be able to go off to work and leave them at home all day as they would get very bored. As with any dog, owning a Jack Russell does require a good deal of commitment, but it is certainly a rewarding experience to own this lovely breed.
The Jack Russell Terrier, a breed native to the UK, originated from the fox terrier type dogs owned and bred by Parson John Russell in Devon after he acquired his first terrier between 1815 and 1819. Interest in these types of terriers grew over the years, with the Jack Russell being developed as a small under 12" terrier, and the larger Parson Russell to around 13"-14". Both had good hunting ability, the smaller for vermin, and the larger types for going to ground after foxes. From its early 19th century beginnings, to the recognisable dog commonly seen today, the breed is still strongly in tune with its working instincts.
Jack Russells were originally bred as working dogs and this is a huge part of their character still, which means they are very energetic little dogs and always on the go, so anyone considering owning one would need to make sure their lifestyle is suited to this. They are happy living either in the countryside or in a town or city, so long as they are given the proper exercise. The Jack Russell is equally happy running around a decent sized garden or being taken on long walks.
Jack Russells always like to keep busy and they don't particularly enjoy being left on their own for long periods of time, so anyone owning this intelligent breed would not be able to go off to work and leave them at home all day as they would get very bored. As with any dog, owning a Jack Russell does require a good deal of commitment, but it is certainly a rewarding experience to own this lovely breed.
The Jack Russell Terrier, a breed native to the UK, originated from the fox terrier type dogs owned and bred by Parson John Russell in Devon after he acquired his first terrier between 1815 and 1819. Interest in these types of terriers grew over the years, with the Jack Russell being developed as a small under 12" terrier, and the larger Parson Russell to around 13"-14". Both had good hunting ability, the smaller for vermin, and the larger types for going to ground after foxes. From its early 19th century beginnings, to the recognisable dog commonly seen today, the breed is still strongly in tune with its working instincts.
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