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Dog Breed Jack Russell Terrier

Dog Breed Jack Russell Terrier Review



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The love of a Jack Russell Terrier!!!
5 star rating

a dog lover, a pet owner, a member of the JRT Club of America, very attached to my dogs, a dog owner of 2 Jack Russells, an animal lover, a woman, a southern
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Pros

    intelligent, protective, great companion, great personality, gentle nature, extremely loyal, excellent hunting dogs

Cons
    sheds, some can be aggressive, loves to dig

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The Jack Russell Terrier


I've owned three Jack Russell Terriers since 1994. They are happy and energetic dogs. Each one has their own personality. I've found that smooth coats shed the most. All of my terriers have been on prescription dog food because of their sensitive stomachs.  

Introduction To My Jack Russell Terriers~
Patches
- My first Jack Russell Terrier was a rough coat with black ears. I adopted him at 8 weeks old from a Jack Russell Terrier breeder. He was a ball of energy, loved to cuddle in your lap, and play with basketballs. He died at 9-years old of an unknown illness.

Rustie - I rescued my second Jack Russell Terrier in 2003. He is a smooth coat with dark brown markings. He was abused and very timid when I got him. Now, he is active and loves barking, playing with his tennis balls, and cuddling in my lap.

Nicholas - I adopted a Parson Russell Terrier puppy in 2007. He is a smooth coat with light brown ears and markings. He gets into all kinds of mischief and loves playing with socks, tennis balls, and baby toys. He cuddles all the time and lies in the funniest positions.

Note: The body of a Parson Russell Terrier is longer and taller than a Jack Russell Terrier.

About The Jack Russell Terrier (therealjackrussell.com)~
The Jack Russell Terrier is extremely loyal, intelligent and assertive. Their greatest attribute is their working ability, closely followed by their excellent qualities as a companion. Their funny antics will continually amuse you, their intelligence seems to know no bounds and their assertive nature and boundless energy can at times be overwhelming. The unique personality of this feisty little terrier is capturing the hearts of many, but they are not a dog for everyone.

They are first and foremost bred to be hunting dogs. These little dogs require human attention, outdoor activity, exercise, discipline and an understanding and acceptance of their hunting nature. They have been known to train their owners more often than not.

Jack Russell Terriers can be very aggressive with other dogs, and no more than two should be kept together unattended. There have been many instances of terriers being hurt, even killed, by their fellow terriers. Their natural hunting instinct also brings out aggression towards other small animals such as cats.

One of the Jack Russell Terrier's most surprising qualities is a kind and gentle nature. They are usually friendly with small children. However, they will not put up with even unintended abusive nature from a child.

History of the Jack Russell Terrier (therealjackrussell.com)~
The Jack Russell Terrier takes it name from the Reverend John Russell who bred one of the finest strains of terriers for working fox in Devonshire, England in the mid-to-late 1800's. Rev. Russell (1795-1883), apart from his church activities, had a passion for fox hunting and the breeding of fox hunting dogs. His first terrier, the immortal TRUMP, is said to be the foundation of John Russell's strain of working terriers.

Everything about this terrier has fox hunting in mind - coloring, conformation, character, and intelligence. The body is compact, totally balanced proportions, the shoulders clean, the legs straight, and most importantly, a small chest. They must also be totally flexible, allowing him to maneuver underground. This conformation allows the terrier to follow his quarry down narrow earths. Originally bred for fox hunting, the Jack Russell Terrier is a versatile working terrier to a variety of quarry including red and grey fox, raccoon and woodchuck.

John Russell maintained his strain of fox terriers bred strictly for working, and the terrier we know of today as the Jack Russell Terrier is much the same as the pre-1900 fox terrier. They have survived the changes that have occurred in the modern-day Fox Terrier because it has been preserved by working terrier enthusiasts in England for more than 100 years; it has survived on its merits as a worker.

My Viewpoint
Jack Russell Terriers
require a long-term commitment to obedience, activity, exercise and entertainment. Their unique character, intelligence and high energy level can frustrate you, will undoubtedly entertain you, and can bring you great joy.

I would recommend a Jack Russell Terrier to anyone who has the desire, the time, and the energy to give one of these terriers a good home. I treasure and love my two little terriers. Your life with one of these special dogs will never be boring.

I give the Jack Russell Terrier 5 stars! However, I do caution possible owners to do their research of the Jack Russell Terriers before adopting. There are so many of them in foster homes at the Russell Rescue. They have been either returned or left on the streets. It does take a special person to handle this beautiful breed.

Thank you for reading. If you have any questions, please leave me a comment!
Krista Lynn

Last edited on Nov 09, 2008


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krislynn wrote on Sep 30, 2008 at 5:24PM


In response to Robswife10706's comment from Sep 30, 2008 at 10:55AM:

Your welcome! A JR and Chihuahua mix, I bet she is cute. Love to see some pictures of her. Take care!!


Robswife10706 wrote on Sep 30, 2008 at 10:55AM


This explains so much. I have a dog that is part Terrier & Chihuahua. Whenever I walk her she is always wanting to chase after birds & rabbits. Not to mention she has sooo much energy LOL. Thanks to your review I now know a little more about my own dog. Thank you.


krislynn wrote on Sep 30, 2008 at 8:36AM


In response to njchicaa's comment from Sep 23, 2008 at 4:19AM:

Thank You for fostering JR's. There are so many who need good homes/foster homes. My 1st JR loved to escape, but the JR's I have now do not escape, which is a good thing. Take Care!!


njchicaa wrote on Sep 23, 2008 at 4:19AM


I've fostered a few JRTs in the past and WOW I could never have one as a pet. Way too high-energy for me! They also loved to escape out of the backyard and take off. I met most of the neighborhood while out looking for them. Excellent review!


krislynn wrote on Sep 17, 2008 at 12:56PM


In response to PattyTherre's comment from Sep 17, 2008 at 12:40AM:

Do you still have vertigo? I had a severe case of vertigo several years ago. The doctor said it was called Meniere's Disease. I have partial hearing loss in my right ear too. My vertigo comes and goes usually when I get stressed out. My oldest JR is my best friend and very loyal to me. However, my JR puppy seems to be more loyal to my dad.


PattyTherre wrote on Sep 17, 2008 at 12:40AM


In response to krislynn's comment from Sep 13, 2008 at 9:15PM:

My JR is my best friend. He knows when I don't feel well. I had a bad spell of vertigo a few months back and slept on the couch for 3 months rather than upstairs. He slept on the couch with me, never leaving my side the entire time even though he always slept upstairs before. He is super loyal to me and I couldn't ask for a better friend.


krislynn wrote on Sep 16, 2008 at 4:55PM


In response to mysticstarfish's comment from Sep 16, 2008 at 2:33PM:

My Jack Russells are wild. They do the funniest things. There is never a dull time at our house.


mysticstarfish wrote on Sep 16, 2008 at 2:33PM


What an awesome review! Your Jack is sooo cute! My friend has one and he bounces....it's so funny!


krislynn wrote on Sep 13, 2008 at 9:15PM


In response to PattyTherre's comment from Sep 13, 2008 at 12:26PM:

My 1st JRT was smaller than my other two. There are three types of JRT. You have your Jack Russell Terrier (10-15 inches tall), then there are the Parson Russell Terrier (12-14 inches tall and much longer dog), and finally the English JRT are the smallest (8-12 inches tall). JRT coats are different too, you have the smooth coat or rough coat, and then some JRT's have both smooth and rough coat. Rustie and Nicholas (the JRT I have now) adore the baby that my mom and I keep during the week. Nicholas the puppy is more attached to me. I have RSD (nerve damage and pain in my left foot) and both of my dogs seem to know when I am not feeling good. They both come and lay on the couch with me. It is amazing they can sense it.


PattyTherre wrote on Sep 13, 2008 at 12:26PM


I love my Jack! I was told he is full JRT but I am wondering because he's really small and isn't as smooth coated as most Jacks are. Nonetheless, he has all the same markings and the same temperament you describe. He's incredibly loyal to me but he doesn't like kids who dart at him or who try to mess with him. He's older now so that could be why. He's good with strangers though but he does make it known to other dogs that there is just one king and that is him. I adore him and he is definitely a one person dog. My family and he get along OK but it's me he is completely loyal to 100%. He's been a friend in my time of need and illness and he is always right with me.


krislynn wrote on Sep 11, 2008 at 6:58PM


In response to GeorgeChabot's comment from Sep 11, 2008 at 10:36AM:

I knew someone that had the calmest JR. I could not believe it. The two JR's I have now are calmer than my first JR. I really think it depends on the individual dog, but most JR's are hyper and bouncing off the walls.


GeorgeChabot wrote on Sep 11, 2008 at 10:36AM


They are a little nuts for me, but you seem to like em. I like something a little more docile. ;>