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Jack Russell Terrier

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Origin

Temperament

Training

Interesting facts

Appearance

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Origin

Temperament

Training

Interesting facts

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Jack Russell Terrier

Appearance

Gallery

Origin

Temperament

Training

Interesting facts

Appearance

Gallery

Origin

Temperament

Training

Interesting facts

Jack Russell Terrier

Other names: Jack Russell Terrier

The selected breed was bred specifically for fox hunting and is very active. But it can also be your faithful companion, such a dog is ideal for families with children who have already grown to a conscious age and understand how to behave with a dog. It is recommended to keep it in your own house, but not in the yard because this breed needs the attention of its owner and will not be able to be alone most of the time. If you are still going to get a dog in an apartment, then you need to make sure that Jack Russell has enough space to release his energy.

Withers height

25-30

9.8-11.8

cminch

cm inch

weight

5-8

11-17.6

kglbs

kg lbs

life span

10-15 years

country of origin

fur length

breed origin

size

Appearance

The Jack Russell terrier has two color options: brown spots on white fur, or less often you can see black spots instead of brown. With almond-shaped small brown eyes, many people also emphasize that Jack Russell's look is intelligent and insightful. The ears are hanging or slightly standing, the ends should hang down and touch the head. The skull should be flat and not very wide. Gradually taper. This breed has two types of wool: hard and short, or smooth and long, it is also called "broken". If the dog is in a calm state, the tail can be lowered, but in motion, it should always be raised high (at the level of the skull).

Eye colour

Fur colour

Ears

Eyes shape

Fur length

Fur type

Tail

Eye colour

Fur colour

Ears

Eyes shape

Fur length

Fur type

Tail

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Origin

The breed first appeared in England in the mid-1800s. Thanks to John Russell, who was very fond of fox hunting. Therefore, thanks to the shape of their body and muzzle, it is easy for them to climb into holes and force their prey to get out. The height of the dog is especially short, so that the dog is more comfortable and closer to the game, also the Jack Russell has a specific white color specifically to stand out among the prey. This terrier was bred specifically for hunting, so it has high endurance. Even now, the breed lives up to its historical origins and has retained the skills of an agile hunter, so the walks promise to be long and energetic

Origin countries

England

United Kingdom

Temperament

Since the breed was bred specifically for hunting purposes, it has such character traits as endurance, and activity, and can sometimes show aggression. Their hunting instinct greatly affects their character, so don't keep this breed together with other animals (especially small ones such as rabbits, parrots, and cats) and children under eight years old. Such a feature as fearlessness should be noted, which can often lead to dangerous situations. Such a dog has a very specific character, so it will without a doubt respond to aggression in its direction, or will not tolerate it when it does not like something.

Behavior:

Loyal to owner

High prey drive

Activity Level:

Very active

Aggression

A Jack Russell terrier can show aggression towards other dogs, especially smaller ones, and if you don't start raising a dog in time - aggression will only grow with age. Since the breed was bred specifically for hunting, aggression is a normal manifestation of a hunter. Science has proven that male Jack Russell terriers are 72 percent more likely to show aggression than females of the same breed. Jack Russell can respond aggressively to aggression from a person or any other dog. Therefore, it is necessary to build friendships from the very beginning relationship with your dog.

Training

The breed is quite active, so to teach it something, you need to show who is the "leader" here. You need to be strict but do not try to fight with the character of the terrier. When the dog does something right, give him praise in the form of a treat and good words, praise. From the very first days, you need to set your rules and not allow them to be broken, even sometimes. First, it is recommended to learn the following commands:"Place","No","To me" and "Next to me"This is the basis for you to be comfortable walking with your dog, and she with you

Activity Level:

Very active

Interesting facts

Jack Russell terriers have very well-developed facial expressions, so you can understand the dog's emotions of sadness, joy, and delight by the expression of the face
This breed is famous for jumpers. They can jump to a height that exceeds their height by 5-6 times.
Jack Russells are very active hunters, but they never kill prey, only put it in a corner or chase it out of a hole.
If there is fur, it does not mean that the dog is completely protected from the sun. Jack Russell terriers are especially prone to sunburn, so it is better to use sunscreen.
John Russell is called the "father of the breed"

Keeping conditions

Diet preferences

Grooming

Common health issues

Diet preferences

Grooming

Common health issues

Jack Russells need food of natural origin, at least 75 percent of the total portion. The other 25 percent should be some vegetables, dairy products, or grains. The diet should include the following products:

meat
bones
milk, cheese
various cereals
fish
vegetables

Also, don't forget to treat your dog with treats sometimes!

This breed needs a lot of physical and mental activity. Therefore, such a dog needs to regularly play active games and learn new commands or exercises. If you decide to keep the dog in the apartment, then be aware that the shedding will be almost constant, so it is important to free the dog from the excess coat in time. You can wash the dog only with a special shampoo or children's shampoo based on natural components. The ears of Jack Russell terriers are very delicate, so when bathing, it is advisable to cover the passage with cotton swabs. Walks should be two or three times a day (in connection with your capabilities or the needs of the dog), it will be necessary to load the dog with active games.

Grooming intencity:

Easy to groom

The following types of diseases are most common in this breed:

Diabetes
Disruption of the locomotor system (this may be because throughout its life the dog required great physical exertion)
Like any dog, Jack Russell can develop parasites. Also, if the dog is not cared for enough and the ratio of exercise and food is disturbed, it can show signs of obesity.
In this breed, deafness from birth or hip dysplasia can also occur. Be attentive to your pets!