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Of This Dog Breed Should KnowOriginally bred in the 19th
century by Parson Jack Russell, an avid hunter, selected traits that would assist
him in hunting. Working dogs, Jack Russell Terriers were bred to be fearless and
feisty to flush out prey from the forest, particular foxes. As a working dog,
Jack Russell Terriers tend to have an athletic build and boundless energy. Jack
Russell Terriers are very intelligent, but also willful and stubborn, which can
make them extremely difficult to train without consistency.
As a hunting
and working dog, Jack Russell Terriers do have the hunting instinct in them and
have been know to consider smaller household pets prey. However, this does not
mean that they cannot be good family pets. Jack Russell Terriers are usually very
good with children and gentle with them if they understand how to approach dogs.
Jack Russell Terriers live 15 years or more. They grow to an average 10 to 12
inches in height and 14 to 18 pounds in weight. Jack Russell Terriers have several
different types of coats of the shorthaired variety (some are smooth, some are
not) but all are easy to maintain with regular brushing.
Jack Russell Terriers are suited for all kinds of living, but
do need to be exercised regularly, at least once a day, due to their seemingly
boundless energy. Without regular opportunities to exercise and play, they will
become bored and begin to bark at everything and become destructive. If a Jack
Russell Terrier must be left alone for an extended period of time without the
opportunity to exercise, it is recommended that they be crated until it is possible
to let them exercise.
Jack Russell Terriers are fearless and will run
off without thinking. A fenced in area is a must for a Jack Russell Terrier, but
the fence needs to be deep enough as they are diggers, and tall enough to not
jump over. An average sized Jack Russell Terrier can jump five feet quite easily.
There are some health concerns with the breed. Some Jack Russell Terriers are
prone to dislocation of the kneecaps, inherited eye diseases, deafness, Legg Perthes
- a disease of the hip joints, and cataracts. Currently, there is some dispute
about the breed and breed standards. The AKC does not officially recognize the
Jack Russell Terrier, considered a working dog. It only officially recognizes
the Parson Russell Terrier.
There is a website that has
great information on Jack Russell Terriers and most other breeds of dogs. It has
details that pertain to a dog breeds health, grooming, living conditions, best
food choices and more, the website is called: Dog And Cat Facts, and can be found
at this url: http://www.dogandcatfacts.com
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