Jack Russell Terrier Puppies and Dogs

Fast Facts & Guide to Jack Russell Terrier Puppies and Dogs

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to Jack Russell Terrier Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the Jack Russell Terrier.

Jack Russell Terrier Guide and Fact File

Height: The average height of a Jack Russell Terrier is 10-12 inches

Weight: The average weight of a Jack Russell Terrier is 6-8 kg

Size of Dog: The Jack Russell Terrier is a small sized breed of puppy and dog

Breed Type and Dog Group: This Terrier belongs to the Miscellaneous Class of Dogs

Country of Origin of the Breed: The Jack Russell Terrier originated in England, Great Britain

Exercise Needs: The Jack Russell Terrier requires a lot of daily exercise and activity

Coat Type: Coat types vary from smooth, rough or broken

Shedding hairs: The Jack Russell Terrier is a low shedder

Grooming needs: The Jack Russell Terrier has minimal grooming requirements

Training a Jack Russell Terrier (Trainability): The Jack Russell Terrier is trainable

Other Names of Jack Russell Terrier: Russell Terrier, Rebel Terrier

Jack Russell Terrier Lifespan - This dog lives for approximately 15 years

Number of puppies per litter: The average Jack Russell Terrier litter size is 4 to 8 puppies

Temperament / Behaviour: Lively, Active, Confident, Fearless, Enthusiastic, Loyal

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our Jack Russell Terrier puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female Jack Russell Terrier dog names, illness and health problems.

Summary of Jack Russell Terrier Puppies and Dogs

Jack Russell Terrier puppies and dogs are bright and spirited. This particular breed is small in size but always so courageous and fearless by personality. The Jack Russell Terrier always appears lively and active. It's an energetic breed that requires a lot of daily exercise and activity to keep it both mentally and physically stimulated, as well as helping to look after its health. Puppies and dogs from this breed usually have sweet temperaments and show their owners plenty of love and affectionate, however, the Jack Russell Terrier can be wary of strangers and sometimes show this by barking and nipping. It is, therefore, very important that this breed of puppy and dog is socialized from an early age and introduced to unfamiliar people. Adult dogs that have been trained properly do not show these signs. They are well behaved, obedient and even-tempered.

Choosing Jack Russell Terrier Puppies and Dogs as Pets

Jack Russell Terrier puppies grow into small sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a Jack Russell Terrier puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder who will provide relevant health documentation to back up the health history of any puppy that you might be thinking about buying. This particular breed of puppy and dog is usually very healthy and tends to live to a good age of approximately 15 year or more, which is a lot higher than some other breeds. There are three types of coat for the Jack Russell Terrier which are - smooth, broken or rough. Whatever the type of coat, all three are low shedders and require just minimal grooming once per week or fortnight, and bathing when necessary, for example if your dog or puppy is dirty of smelly. Muddy paws should cleaned on a daily basis.

Jack Russell Terrier Puppies and Dogs