Jack Russell Terrier
Puppy
Fully Grown
People sometimes mistake a Jack Russell Terrier for a Miniature Fox Terrier. But Jack Russells' legs are shorter, their bodies are longer and they have much wider chests that make them look more muscular.
Jack Russells always have their tails up when they walk, which makes them look alert. This makes sense as they are natural hunters. They are not short on self-esteem and are fearless, alert and friendly. Jack Russells think they are big dogs and act like it too!
They love learning new things and have an immense amount of energy. They are lively and happy little chaps on small legs but with the potential to be long distance runners.
The Jack Russell's weakness is the water: they love to go swimming to flush out birds - regardless if there are birds or not. Good luck trying to stop them!
They enjoy a busy family life and show protective tendencies towards their family, so might bark at your visitors or any strangers who come to the door.
| Weight: | 6-8 kg |
| Health risk: | Low |
| Life expectancy: | 13-16 years |
| Coat: | Short |
| Grooming intensity: | Low |
| Monthly cost (food): | Below average |
| Trainability: | High |
| Activity level: | Very high |
There are many sources to get your Jack Russell Terrier from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding a Jack Russell Terrier to adopt:
To help your rescued Jack Russell Terrier to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your Jack Russell Terrier from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
The following organisations will be able to help you find breeders in your state in Australia. They will also be able to connect you with your local breed clubs, which are always a great source of information in regards to finding good breeders and rescue organisations.
