
Breed Profile
Australian Shepherd
- WEIGHT: 40 to 65 lbs
- HEIGHT: 18 to 23 inches
- COLOR(S): Blue merle, red merle, all red, tan speckles, black
- BREED GROUP: Herding
Breed Profile
Jack Russell Terrier
WEIGHT: 13 to 17 lbs
HEIGHT: 12 to 14 inches
COLOR(S): White with tan, black or brown markings. Patches of color may appear on the main body, tail, and head.
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DESCRIPTION
TEMPERAMENT
The Jack Russell Terrier is a perky, happy, loyal, and loving dog. It is a friendly dog and generally kind to children who have been taught not to tease or strike the dog. Spirited and obedient, yet absolutely fearless. Careful and amusing, enjoying games and playing with toys. This breed is intelligent, yet willful and determined. They need a firm, experienced trainer. These dogs can be aggressive with other dogs if not well trained and socialized. They have strong hunting instincts (stronger than your average terrier) and should not be trusted with other small animals. They like to bark and dig. This is breed is not the breed for a inexperienced dog owner. This is a big dog in a little dog's body. The owner needs to be as strong-willed as they are, or this little guy will take over. With the right owner this little dog can really excel, but is not recommended for those who have not had prior experience with terriers.
GROOMING
They have a smooth or rough and broken coat. All coat types are easy to groom. Comb and brush regularly with a firm bristle brush, and bathe only when necessary. To show, owners must strip the coat. Like the rough coat, the broken coated Jack needs to be stripped out also.
HEALTH
Jack Russell Terrier can suffer from dislocated kneecaps (luxating patellas), eye problems, deafness, and Legg-Perthes disease, a disease of the hip joints.
EXERCISE
Jack Russell Terriers should receive daily exercise or outdoor activity. If not given consistent exercise, training, or a job to do, the Jack Russell can become destructive and edgy if confined.
TRAINING
Early firm training is necessary to prevent a hyperactive dog. Will do okay in an apartment if exercised, but a house with a fenced backyard is better. Jack Russell Terriers can adapt to most living environments, provided there is a job to do, training or exercise is given. The best owner for this breed would be an active, terrier-experienced individual or family that are living in a suburban or rural environment.
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