Jack Russell

⏳ Lifespan ⏳

13 - 16 years

💪 Weight 💪

Male:6 - 8kg

Female:6 - 8kg

📏 Height 📏

Male:25 - 30cm

Female: 25 - 30cm

📃 Pedigree 📃

Yes

🐕 Breed group 🐕

Terrier

💳 Nicknames 💳

Jack, JRT, Jack Russell Terrier, Jackie

Pros

• Small affectionate and very loyal
• Great around children of all ages if properly socialised
• Low maintenance on the grooming front
• Extremely good ratters
• Excels at all sorts of canine sports including agility
• Perfect companions for people who work outdoors
• Highly intelligent
• Extremely playful throughout their lives

Cons

• Does not like to be left alone
• Suffers from separation anxiety
• Can be destructive if bored
• Need firm handling
• Has a very high prey drive
• Can bark excessively if not properly trained
• Sheds quite heavily throughout the year
• Needs lots of attention and exercise
• Can be aggressive towards other dogs of the same sex

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Apartment Friendly ⭐

The Jack Russell Terrier will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. It is very active indoors and will do best with at least an average-sized yard.

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Good with Kids: This is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them.

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The Jack Russell Terrier is a pleasant companion when it is sufficiently exercised; however if it does not get enough, it may become a nuisance. It needs to be taken on a long, daily, brisk walk. In addition, he will be in his glory with space to run, hunt and play.

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