| The Parson Russell Terrier or better known as | | | | can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and |
| the Jack Russell Terrier, is a small happy dog that | | | | other serious disease. |
| loves to play and hunt. They were bred as fox | | | | Her toenails may need to be examined for |
| hunters so they need to be extensively socialized | | | | growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of the |
| with other pets. They may fight with other dogs | | | | rear feet grow slower than the toenails of the |
| but they were pack animals at one time so this | | | | front feet. |
| trait depends upon the line and individual. They | | | | *Life Span. The Parson Russell Terrier can live |
| need a lot of exercise so a properly fenced in | | | | between 12 and 14 years with proper nutrition, |
| back yard designed for escape artist digging dogs | | | | medical care and excellent living conditions. |
| is best. They need to be under control when | | | | *History. The Parson Russell Terrier comes from |
| outside because they may take off after a scent | | | | Great Britain, the south of England to be exact, |
| or adventure. They are generally good with active | | | | where they were used for hunting the European |
| kids. As a reminder, never leave a child | | | | Red Fox, sometimes in packs. They were first |
| unsupervised with a puppy or dog. | | | | registered by the American Kennel Association in |
| *Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult | | | | 1998. |
| size (two years old or older) of the Parson Russell | | | | Some Registries: |
| Terrier is 12 to 14 inches to the withers (highest | | | | *UKC United Kennel Club |
| point of the shoulder) and 14 to 18 pounds. The | | | | *NKC National Kennel Club |
| female ranges from to inches to the withers and | | | | *CKC Continental Kennel Club |
| to pounds. | | | | *APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. |
| *Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds | | | | *AKC American Kennel Club |
| have certain inherited health problems associated | | | | *FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale |
| with that specific breed and the Parson Russell | | | | *NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club |
| Terrier is no exception. Be on the look out for | | | | *KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain |
| inherited eye diseases, dislocated knee caps and | | | | *ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club |
| deafness. This disease list is an informative | | | | *ACR = American Canine Registry |
| guideline only. Other diseases may also be | | | | Litter Size: 4 to 8 Parson Russell Terrier puppies |
| significant threats, please contact your | | | | Category: Terrier |
| veterinarian for a complete list. | | | | Terms To Describe: Lively, bold, alert, hyper, |
| She should visit the veterinarian several times in | | | | friendly, clever, courageous, tenacious, playful, |
| the first year for shots, boosters and check up. | | | | affectionate, athletic, |
| Then, as an adult, she should visit the veterinarian | | | | *SPECIAL GOOD POINTS |
| yearly for shots and check up. As she gets older, | | | | Good watch dog. |
| six years and on, she should visit the veterinarian | | | | Does well in hot climates. |
| twice a year for check ups and shots. | | | | Love to play. |
| Remember; avoid feeding your dog sweets. | | | | Very affectionate. |
| *Grooming. The Parson Russell Terrier has a | | | | *SPECIAL BAD POINTS |
| smooth or broken double coat being short, dense | | | | Poor guard dog. |
| and harsh with little or no hint of kink. She should | | | | They are barkers. |
| be brushed regularly. Brushing will help her maintain | | | | They are diggers. |
| a clean and healthy coat, help you keep a closer | | | | They will take off after a scent. |
| eye on her health and strengthen your emotional | | | | Need an experienced handler. |
| bond with her. | | | | *Other Names Known By: Jack Russell Terrier, |
| Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a | | | | *Every dog is an individual so not everything in |
| week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed | | | | this information may be correct for your dog. |
| for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation of | | | | This information is meant as a good faith guideline |
| plaque and tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) | | | | only. |
| and periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease | | | | |