Jack Russell Terrier - the Facts Every Owner of This Dog Breed Should Know

Originally bred in the 19th century by Parson Jackextended period of time without the opportunity
Russell, an avid hunter, selected traits that wouldto exercise, it is recommended that they be
assist him in hunting. Working dogs, Jack Russellcrated until it is possible to let them exercise.
Terriers were bred to be fearless and feisty toJack Russell Terriers are fearless and will run off
flush out prey from the forest, particular foxes.without thinking. A fenced in area is a must for a
As a working dog, Jack Russell Terriers tend toJack Russell Terrier, but the fence needs to be
have an athletic build and boundless energy. Jackdeep enough as they are diggers, and tall enough
Russell Terriers are very intelligent, but also willfulto not jump over. An average sized Jack Russell
and stubborn, which can make them extremelyTerrier can jump five feet quite easily. There are
difficult to train without consistency.some health concerns with the breed. Some Jack
As a hunting and working dog, Jack RussellRussell Terriers are prone to dislocation of the
Terriers do have the hunting instinct in them andkneecaps, inherited eye diseases, deafness, Legg
have been know to consider smaller householdPerthes - a disease of the hip joints, and
pets prey. However, this does not mean thatcataracts. Currently, there is some dispute about
they cannot be good family pets. Jack Russellthe breed and breed standards. The AKC does
Terriers are usually very good with children andnot officially recognize the Jack Russell Terrier,
gentle with them if they understand how toconsidered a working dog. It only officially
approach dogs. Jack Russell Terriers live 15 yearsrecognizes the Parson Russell Terrier.
or more. They grow to an average 10 to 12There is a website that has great information on
inches in height and 14 to 18 pounds in weight.Jack Russell Terriers and most other breeds of
Jack Russell Terriers have several different typesdogs. It has details that pertain to a dog breeds
of coats of the shorthaired variety (some arehealth, grooming, living conditions, best food
smooth, some are not) but all are easy tochoices and more, the website is called: Dog And
maintain with regular brushing.Cat Facts, and can be found at this url:
Jack Russell Terriers are suited for all kinds ofBy Robert W. Benjamin
living, but do need to be exercised regularly, atCopyright © 2007
least once a day, due to their seemingly boundlessYou may publish this article in your ezine,
energy. Without regular opportunities to exercisenewsletter, or on your web site as long as it is
and play, they will become bored and begin toreprinted in its entirety and without modification
bark at everything and become destructive. If aexcept for formatting needs or grammar
Jack Russell Terrier must be left alone for ancorrections.