| Named after Parson Jack Russell of 1850-70s, | | | | not suitable - at least not the ideal pet - |
| Jack Russell terrier dogs have their heritage | | | | for everyone. |
| from the AKC-registered Wire-haired Fox | | | | |
| Terrier. They are famous for their boldness | | | | It's widely believed that if they're not |
| to go after fox into its earthen den as well | | | | well-trained they'll show their |
| as their gentleness to let live the quarry. | | | | aggressiveness toward other dogs as well as |
| They are so flexible in their performance of | | | | other smaller household pets such as |
| fox hunt that they can handle underground | | | | hamsters, gerbils, and cats due to their hunt |
| dens efficiently with their white color that | | | | dog nature. Moreover, their innate fondness |
| enables their fast moving bodies to be easily | | | | to bark and dig, if not well channelled and |
| seen while in action. | | | | released in outside environment, will be |
| | | | carried out at the expense of sacrificing |
| With regard to their coat colors, they can be | | | | some cherished home furniture. |
| easily distinguished with their smooth, wiry, | | | | |
| or "broken" coat that are mainly white with | | | | Besides, the breed also shows the weakness in |
| black, tan, and/or brown markings. Being work | | | | terms of shyness, disinterest, overly |
| dogs themselves, Jack Russell terrier dogs | | | | aggressive, lack of muscle tone, and lack of |
| show a size that ranges from 10-15 inches at | | | | stamina or lung reserve. |
| the withers - or 12-14 inches in the AKC | | | | |
| standard - as recorded in the book of | | | | On the other hand, despite its aggression |
| standard by the Jack Russell Terrier Club of | | | | shown when control is out of hand, a |
| America. | | | | well-behaving Jack Russell terrier dog can |
| | | | make a wonderful family pet with their gentle |
| The Jack Russell terrier dogs are generally | | | | and kind-hearted nature with people - |
| perceived as alert, confident, fearless, | | | | especially with small children, who would |
| happy-go-around, lively and very intelligent | | | | love to be round these terriers since they're |
| hunt dogs. However, although they're very | | | | quick to learn and play a trick or two with |
| dynamic and strong as a companion, they're | | | | them. |