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