Is
the Jack Russell Terrier for you?
Jack Russell Terriers can be a energetic, and feisty breed. These dogs
were breed to chase down foxes and made small enough to fit into places
that a fox would hid in. Breed by Reverend Jack Russell they are also
called Parson Russell Terrier.
The American Kennel Club's Terrier Group differentiates between the
Parson and Jack Russells because the British breeders prefer the dogs
to have shorter legs. The AKC feels they should have longer legs. So if
your choosing this breed be sure you are getting what you want.
Jack Russell Terriers are strong, small dogs. They have dark almond
shape eyes, with an alert appearance. They have rough short coats that
are more than half white. The rest of the coat will have black, brown
and tan markings. The tail is short and is carried straight up, and
rarely still, as they are just about always excited and wagging their
tails. They should weigh around thirteen to seventeen pounds and stand
ten to fifteen inches tall. (Click
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The
Jack Russell is a very enthusiastic breed and do not do well is small
places. This breed thinks they are larger they really are and needs a
secure fenced in yard. They will do what ever it takes to get around
any obstacles when they get bored. Climb over or under, and even climb
a tree if it’s near by.
This is a good breed for a active family. They need plenty of love and
attention and will play endless games of fetch with the children.
Jack Russells enjoy living in the midst of an active family, as long as
they aren't overlooked in the bustle of family life. They love plenty
of attention and thrive on playing games with children, such as chasing
down and retrieving balls.
Feeding is not expensive; they do not eat large amounts of food.
Grooming should be done at least once a week. With the short coat they
are very easy to groom and should not take too long. Be keep they nails
short by clipping at lease once a week.
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Quick Tip #1
Make
sure you can go to the dog breeders house or where they keep the
puppies. If they refuse, walk away from that breeder. They may have a
dirty place and the puppies are not properly cared for. Its better to
not take a chance then to have to deal with the heartbreak of a dog
that has health issues.
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Quick Tip #2
One
step that many owners never think of when choosing the correct dog
breed for them is grooming needs. Short hair dogs will not need as much
time to groom, while long hair dogs will need much more time, up to an
hour a day. Make sure you know what your in for before you chose the
dog for your family.
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Quick Tip #3
With
all larger dogs, they will need to eat more and do cost more to feed.
Always check with your vet to get a proper formulated dog food diet.
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