| Classification |
Terrier |
| Country of Origin |
UK |
| Date of Origin |
1800s |
| Height |
25 - 26 cm (10 - 12 inches) |
| Weight |
4 - 7 Kgs (9 - 15 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
13 - 14 Yrs |
Main Characteristics
Jack Russell Terriers are traditionally a working terrier and they are strong, active and agile. They can have a rough or a smooth coat which is white with black, tan, or lemon markings, or any combination of these colours.
Temperament
Jack Russell Terriers are bold and friendly dogs.
Suitability
If you are considering a Jack Russell Terrier as a pet, consider the following points:
They are suitable for urban living
They do not require a lot of grooming
They are not easy to obedience train
They require a lot of exercise
Interesting Facts
Jack Russell Terriers are also known as:
Jack
JRT
There have been many famous Jack Russell Terrier including:
Eddie - a character in the sitcom Frasier. Eddie belonged to the character Martin Crane and he was played by a dog called Moose who died in July 2006
Chalky - He belonged to the chef Rick Stein and he was so popular he had his own range of merchandise. When he died in 2007 he was given a BBC obituary.
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