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The Jack Russell Terrier

19/1/2017

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As the Jack Russell has strong hunting instincts; they like to chase, explore, bark and dig and should not be trusted with other small animals. They thrive from having a job to do and can really excel when having a strong pack leader. They are a great companion when sufficiently exercised, and require a long, daily, brisk walk. In addition to this, they would be in their glory with space to run, hunt and play. If the Jack Russell is left alone through-out the day, they should be exercised both in the morning with a big jog or pack leader walk, and again once returning home. If not well exercised, they will get restless and destructive so they must have an activity to keep their mind occupied. A Jack Russell that stands 12 inches high can easily jump five foot high, so make sure they are well trained and occupied from a young age. This is a breed that needs to be well socialized, or they can become aggressive towards other dogs. It should be remembered that the Jack Russell is a working terrier and need to retain these instincts, so nervousness, cowardice or over-aggressiveness should be discouraged, and the pack leader should always appear confident! 


The Jack Russell is a cheerful, devoted and loving dog who is spirited, obedient yet fearless. They like toys, games and if well balanced, they like children. They are very intelligent and for this reason it is paramount that you are this dog’s pack leader. They must be given rules and limitations, and understand what they are and aren’t allowed to do, otherwise this will lead to varying degrees of behavioral problems such as snapping, guarding, separation anxiety and obsessive barking. If these behaviors are seen, your Jack Russell has fallen into Small Dog Syndrome, which is where they believe they are the pack leader above humans. Jack Russell’s are very intelligent and need a strong, experienced, firm trainer as if you do not show authority to this breed, they can be difficult to train.

Reverend John “Jack” Russell, who was also known as “The Sporting Parson”, was an enthusiastic fox-hunter and dog breeder who developed the Jack Russell Terrier in the 1800’s.  These dogs were used as hunting dogs, mainly for the red fox, and required to be long-legged enough to be able to keep up with the bigger hounds. The colour of the Jack Russell is generally 51% or more being white, with black, brown or tan markings. Brindle markings, as well as black and tan colouring can occur but are rare within this breed.


This breed requires to be combed and brushed with a firm-bristle brush, and to be bathed only when required. The Jack Russell’s are prone to dislocation of the knee caps, inherited eye diseases, deafness, Legg Perthes (a disease of the hip joints) and are also prone to mast cell tumors. In saying that, they do have a life expectancy of 15 years or more.
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