| What a personality they have! Remember | | | | There are 3 types of Jack Russell |
| Mighty Dog? He was a Jack Russell | | | | Terrier coat: |
| Terrier! Celebrity status for these | | | | 1. Smooth coated |
| little guys too...wow! | | | | 2. Rough coated |
| Firstly, the Parson Russell Terrier, the | | | | 3. Broken coated. |
| Australian Jack Russell Terrier and the | | | | Jack's are predominantly colored white |
| Russell Terrier ARE NOT the Jack Russell | | | | (at least 51%), and can have black, tan |
| Terrier. These are not working breeds. | | | | or tricolor markings on the head and the |
| They are companions and show dogs. | | | | base of the tail. They have a scissor |
| The Parson is a breed that was created | | | | bite and small V-shaped ears that |
| by further narrowing of the breed. The | | | | ideally flop forward. Their tails are |
| Australian and the Russell are newer | | | | usually docked to the length of a hand |
| breeds still and were only recognized in | | | | grip, and are straight and help high. |
| parts of the world in 2001. The claim | | | | JRTs are high-energy and super |
| there is that they were bred from dogs | | | | intelligent. This means that a 1st time |
| out of England. The name "Jack Russell" | | | | dog owner should think through getting a |
| has been used to describe a wide array | | | | JRT as a companion. They need to be |
| of little white terriers, but it is now | | | | exercised and have their minds |
| most commonly used to describe the | | | | stimulated on an ongoing, daily basis. |
| working variety. | | | | They need intensive training, as they |
| These little guys are fox hunters. They | | | | can get into a lot of mischief |
| help hunters by scaring out the foxes | | | | otherwise. JRTs are prone to digging in |
| from their dens, and other animals from | | | | the yard, incessant barking (as they |
| their burrows. | | | | want to hunt anything furry or anything |
| When judging the Jack Russell Terrier, | | | | they see that moves outside), escaping |
| what is the most important physical | | | | and exploring. |
| attribute is their chest size, not their | | | | They are certainly not a typical "lap |
| coloring, expression or the way they | | | | dog" even though they are small. They |
| walk, unlike many other breeds. | | | | are always on the go. If you have other |
| Basically, in shows, dogs are judged by | | | | little animals in the home, such as |
| how well they meet their standards set | | | | guinea pigs, hamsters, birds, cats, |
| for the breed. This always relates | | | | lizards, etc., it would be a good idea |
| directly to what kind of dog they are, | | | | to rethink adopting a JRT. They will |
| and what they were bred to do. If a Jack | | | | want to hunt these little pets...That's |
| Russell Terrier has a large chest, they | | | | what they are bred for! |
| are not able to fulfill their duties as | | | | Mirrorpix Posters Prints - 5 Jack |
| a hunting aid, since they would be | | | | Russell Puppies That were Abandoned on |
| unable to enter a den or dig into a | | | | Christmas Eve, January 2001 Art |
| burrow...They simply don't fit! | | | | Photographic Print - Artist: Mirrorpix - |
| Red Fox are their main targets in | | | | Poster Size: 4JRTs really think they are |
| hunting. It's chest can be no larger | | | | tough and have a "little man syndrome". |
| than the animal it's pursuing. Red fox | | | | In their heads, they are big dogs. |
| make their dens in a huge variety of | | | | Therefore, it is absolutely imperative |
| interesting places: old rabbit holes, | | | | that they be on a leash when around |
| badger settes, crawl spaces, drain | | | | other dogs, especially large dogs, as |
| pipes, groundhog dens, under tree roots, | | | | they will be fearless and either try to |
| etc. The size of a red fox can vary, but | | | | bark at them or instigate a fight. |
| on average they weight approximately 6.4 | | | | With great care, a JRT can live between |
| kg and have a chest circumference of | | | | 14-21 yrs. This is a wonderful blessing! |
| 30-36 cm. | | | | Love your terrier! |