Meet the Jack Russell Terrier
High Doggy I.Q.
Star Athlete
Top Working Dog
My Many Looks
My Breed Characteristics
Furbulous Fact
As I Grow Up
History of My Breed
Care Tips
Training Tips
Personality
Energetic
Feisty
Smart
Group
Terrier Group
Origin
England
Life Span
13-15 Years
Breed Popularity
Height Range
10-15 Inches (at the withers)
Weight Range
14-18 Pounds
Coat Details
Type
Short and Dense
Texture
Hard and Flat
Features
Double coat, Weather resistant
Colors
White, White & Black, White & Tan, Tricolor (White, Black & Tan) +/- Tan Mar
Hypoallergenic
Cost to Buy
$500-$1,500
Lifetime Care Cost
$15,405
My Many Looks
My Breed Characteristics
Furbulous Fact
As I Grow Up
History of My Breed
Care Tips
from Dr. Jessica Greenberg, Associate VeterinarianCheck your JRT’s ears daily and clean them weekly.
Jack Russell Terriers are prone to ear infections so you should clean your dog’s ears weekly. Early warning signs are head shaking, scratching at the ear, red and inflamed ears, the presence of thick black wax, odor, and/or ears that are hot to the touch. See your veterinarian right away if you detect any signs of infection.
Keep an eye on your Jack Russell’s gait.
Jack Russells are prone to luxating patellas, where the kneecap pops out of the joint. It is usually seen as skipping on one or both of the back legs and is often ignored by owners because it doesn't seem to cause any pain. However, left untreated it will damage the knee cartilage and cause painful arthritis. If you see your JRT skipping on their back legs, get them checked by your veterinarian.
Maintain a healthy weight for your JRT.
Weigh your Jack Russell Terrier’s food out daily to ensure they are getting the correct amount. Make sure to also account for any treats they are given. Although Jack Russells are a high-energy breed, they can also be quite greedy and obesity is a common problem. Obesity puts a strain on all the body’s vital organs and can shorten your JRT’s lifespan.
Training Tips
from Dr. Jessica Greenberg, Associate VeterinarianSocialize your JRT early and in a controlled environment.
When a Jack Russell Terrier socializes, they often come out of the gates super happy, jumpy, and with crazy energy. Because of this, you’ll need to manage that energy to make sure it isn’t too high for the other dogs. To do this, find another dog with similar energy for playdates. Monitor play and pause it if your JRT’s energy is escalating, to give both dogs a break.
Train your JRT to walk on leash.
JRTs will pull forward to get to the next exciting thing they see outside. This could include them crisscrossing over your feet and darting ahead. To help control this, at first you should teach them to walk on a shorter leash in a more controlled environment with fewer distractions. This could be your living room or yard. As they get better with walking with fewer distractions, then you can progress to walking them down the street then around your block. Bring some high-value treats with you on walks (i.e. something that’s extra tasty and smelly that they love), which you can use to reward them when they successfully pass by a distraction (or to help guide them away from one).
Watch out for your JRT’s prey drive.
Jack Russell Terriers have a high prey drive, so these are not dogs to be let off leash unless you are in a fully secured area or are certain they will not go after a creature that catches their eye. Squirrels and birds can get them chasing after them for miles, which can be dangerous if they lead your JRT to cross busy streets or go out of sight.
My Many Looks
My Breed Characteristics
Furbulous Fact
As I Grow Up
History of My Breed
Care Tips
Training Tips
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Personality
Energetic
Feisty
Smart
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Group
Terrier Group
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Origin
England
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Life Span
13-15 Years
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Breed Popularity
-
Height Range
10-15 Inches (at the withers)
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Weight Range
14-18 Pounds
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动物皮毛
Type
Short and Dense
Texture
Hard and Flat
Features
Double coat, Weather resistant
Colors
White, White & Black, White & Tan, Tricolor (White, Black & Tan) +/- Tan Mar
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Hypoallergenic
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Cost to Buy
$500-$1,500
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Lifetime Care Cost
$15,405