Jack Russell Terrier - Top 10 Facts

Jack Russell Terrier is a brave little dynamo with the confidence of a big dog in a small dog's body. The energetic Jack Russell needs lots of exercise, is vocal and because of its hunting instinct, has the urge to explore, resulting in a tendency to wander.

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In this video, we are counting down the top 10 facts about the Jack Russell Terrier that you might not know.

A Quick Overview:
Group: Terrier Dogs
Weight: 13 to 17 pounds
Height: 10 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Expectancy: 10 to 15 years

The energetic and spirited Jack packs a lot of personality into his small body. Loving, devoted, and endlessly amusing, he enjoys life and all it has to offer. Given half a chance, he'll pursue his delights over fences and through the streets. He's incredibly intelligent, but his wilful nature can make him difficult to train. Friendly toward people, he can be aggressive toward other dogs and any animal that resembles prey, including cats. His fearless nature puts him at risk when he decides to take on a bigger dog.

The Jack Russell terrier is a happy, energetic dog with a strong desire to work. This breed is most happy when given companionship and a job to do. Digging is normal for a Jack Russell, especially if he decides it is his job to free your yard from rodents! Hunting ability is bred into them; it is their nature. The desire to hunt combined with a high energy level makes training a must for the Jack Russell. You will never win a battle of wills with a Jack Russell.

Because they are baying terriers, Jack Russells can be vocal. However, these dogs are alert and make good watchdogs. The breed is naturally assertive and may not tolerate young children or other animals in the home. They especially can be aggressive toward other dogs.

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👉 Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:50 1. Their Origin
1:30 2. Controversy around their name
2:21 3. Physical characteristics
3:02 4. Their personality
3:51 5. They love digging
4:41 6. Adaptability with other pets
5:26 7. Their training
6:06 8. They have low grooming needs
6:48 9. They are a healthy breed
7:42 10. They are not for novice owners
8:21 Outro

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[Joe-jedn]

I never considered getting a Jack Russell until I saw an adorable one at the rescue centre. I took him home and he has been the best dog ever. He is very comical and playful and has a lot of character. Like all Jack Russells, he is as stubborn as a mule and sometimes needs to be shown who is boss. He is also extremely loving and loves to cuddle up. If I am sitting watching TV, he will sit next to me, then cuddle right up as far as he can. He is totally adorable. I would only consider having a Jack Russell as a pet now. They are, by far, the best dogs for owners who can give them the time, attention and exercise they need.

[juliecurtis]

This is my 2nd Jack and will always have a Jack in my life. I love their energy, their intelligence, the way they interact and learn through daily activities. You say make sure they don't get bored...the Jack's make sure YOU never get bored 😅

[martinhowell]

Have owned dogs for the guts of 40 years and the two JRT's I have now are the best dogs I have owned. Fun, loyal, comical, easy care, dedicated and best of all loving. They are a challenge and need routine and life long reinforcement of training but that is worth every second it takes. The female in particular is very dedicated. Follows me everywhere. Sleeps between my legs every night, that is the wife's fault, is always on my lap while I am sitting. We have as they say these days " the complete Bluetooth connection" .

[jeraldc.]

Love my jack. He hikes, snowboards, bikes, and swims with me and pretty much takes on any challenge I throw at him. Loves to work and can be super affectionate too. Best friend I ever had.

[arfbark]

I've had two Jack Russels since '08 and they've never fought. They've played quite a bit but never fought and I've never had to separate them for any reason.

[andreadouglas]

I had my first Lulu who is a jack Russell terrier. She was the runt of the litter and she was the most calmest quiet dog ever when she was younger. She was vivacious, but the older she got she just mellowed out. She loved us. She was always there for us and she was just the best dog I have ever had she was my first and only dog. I had her for total of 16 years and I just miss her so much.

[DogsWiz]

How loving, devoted, and endlessly amusing is your Jack Russell?
Do they pursue their delights over fences and through the streets?
Let us know in the comments if they are aggressive toward other dogs and any animal that resembles prey, including cats.

[saadlebdeh]

You can make a blanket every week with the amount of hair they shed. Lucky they are adorable lol.

[klaseronen]

I "only" have a Jack Russell - Chihuahua mix, but I love her just the way she is. 🥰💖

[pauladeegan]

We got Miss Molly abt 4 years ago when she was a pup. God knows exactly what he’s doing...
My father passed away suddenly in 2019. In 2020 I lost 3 people in my family in abt 4-5 weeks. Then 2 others after that.

Miss Molly save me so much more than i coud save her! I have never had a dog that kicked my tears away as Miss Molly does.
I just got her registered as an Emotional Support Animal. She has saved my life...❤️

[repin]

My jack Russel “Kiko” was so smart, he learned tricks until the day he died. He was so loyal and always would stick by your side or protect you. He once bit my cousin who tried the sneak up on me haha “good boy”

[r.awilliams]

When I was a kid we had a JRT that was the terror of every animal on the farm. I once heard him raising hell in the far pasture and found he had backed up three steers in a corner and was thoroughly enjoying himself bossing them around, the little maniac.

[MovieHeretic]

Low shredders? Seriously, we don't have a single part of the house that isn't covered in hair. They are easy to train, use treats. Can have back issues. I wouldn't have a cat in the house with a jackie, regardless if they are brought up or not. High work rate with them, but are endlessly entertaining.

[tarethagentry]

My Jackie was given to me . Love her with all my heart… She’s a handful!!! Thank you so much for the video, it really helped!

[johnneunuebel]

My JR died a number of years ago at age 19; great and lovable dog, very much missed. Your overview of primary traits right-on

[janineconn]

We had a jack Russell the most loving full of spirt and very loyal

[perpendicularmouse]

Low shedder my ass XDD
My family got my little boy when I was 12. Now I'm 22 and he is 10.
Needs a lot of exercise but also sleeps a lot and doesn't have any destructive behaviours after the age of four. As a puppy he used to chew phones, remotes, library books and sleep in laundry basket. He also chewed a hole in our sofa and bit walls and table legs. I did most of his training as a child, but the only one who can recall him is my dad. He know plenty of tricks and is pretty smart.
Dog aggressive on leash and on our parents fenced yard but super friendly at the dog park.
Was a great dog with kids and even visited elderly.
Very strong hunting instinct.
At the age of 8 he had three days of seizures, doctor said he had epilepsy, got medication, no seizures past to years and doctors are saying that the medication might not be needed anymore. But he started to have stomach problems around the same time, haven't found reason for that yet.
Mother is still alive, I think she is about 16 and father was put down at 17/18 years old.
He had short fur, semi smooth, sheds a lot, muscular, short strudy legs.
We walk at least 3hours a day and do puzzels and play, he wants a lot of attension and cuddels. Sleeps with me which made training easier? He listen me better than my siblings who havent slept with him. I'm also only person besides mom and dad who he will sleep with. Goes away if someone is crying, loves vanilla icecream and whipped cream (obvs doesn't get those).

About 5 years back my parents got another jackrussel but she had some abnormalities with her body. Her ears don't stay down and she got in her back legs five toes instead of four (like thumbs that are at front, our first russel didn't have those at back feet) but they never grew properly. She has some aggressivness in her which is why my dog lives with me on the days I can keep him (I'm a student with long days, don't want to live dog with possible seizures home alone for 9 hours plus he gets more exercise at my parents). She is also scared of everything and didn't receive proper training.
Had an accident where her jump landed badly and her left side of body got paralized, but with physical therapy she regained almost full movement. Had bladder issues that got worse after the accident. Also severe allergies, before we got her medication she would scratch herself to until bleeding. Both dogs chaised and tried to eat bees. This lady eats anything and everything while my little boy is a picky bitch. She doesnt really show pain, our older dog has always been a drama king. She too loves to chaise things, mostly balls and frisbees, pretty good with kids but can't really calm down. Easily bored and destructive, guarda people and is glued to my mom. Doesn't like walks but likes hikes, excellent recall, super inteligent if not for short attention span and getting easily bored.
Long legs, slim body, long coars hair, more curling tail than our older dog.

I love Jackrussels but they are a lot of work. My boy is a blessing with how calm he is and he is super great at apartments (doesn't bark at noises or doorbell and does well in the city) while the younger one needs to be at the house in countryside with big yard and not too many neighbours around.

[sumzicles]

I have a 6 year old Jack Russell named Leo, he’s still extremely energetic and doesn’t stop chasing every bird he sees

[Marv]

love my Jack Russell, Lola. After walkies I give her a little chew bar.
If I have to go to the shops. I cannot take her with me, because I have to leave her outside and I would not do that.
She waits for me to come back home, before she eats her chew bar, which is very cool in my view.

[edwardharrison]

Our jrt, Jackie tan has done a wonderful job training us LOL