Jack Russell Terrier Information

The Jack Rusell Terrier or Jack Russel Terrier?

Remember the name is Jack Russell Terrier with two "s" and two "l" and not Rusell or Jack Russel Terrier.

We will talk about the history and standar, among the many varieties of Terriers this fellow is one of a kind in many different aspects worth mentioning.

The Russell Terrier owes its name to the reverend that started breeding them in the 1800 approximately. The original purpose behind the breeding of this dog was to create a great hunting dog, specialized in foxes, rats and other small animals, of course this had to be done without actually harming the animal, because at that time that was considered unsporting. . There are many kind of Russell Terriers, this may be due to the fact that the reverend sister was in charge of the kennel once his brother passed away.

It is said that the second world war ha a tremendous effect on the breed. The number of terriers was little by little reduced and the once considered original Russell was turned into a simple family dog making it lose all its abilities as a hunter.

The look of such dogs is quite distinctive among other Terriers. They are thought to be up to 15 inches high and the coat should be predominantly white with some black, tan or tricolor spots. Their ears are also particular in that they have a v shape and their teeth should have scissors bite to be accepted within the standards.

The Jack Russell Terriers are quick, strong and if you throw them a ball, they will always be ready to retrieve it for you . For this same reason, professional training may be required if you want the dog to learn appropriate manners and the rules of the house.

They make great family pets, and because of their size they can easily adapt to small living places, such as apartments. One of the problems this breed has is that they tend to bark quite a lot, this may cause problems in buildings, and therefore , should be taken into account when deciding on the right dog to buy.

One interesting thing to know about Jack Russell Terriers is that they may develop a Napoleon Complex. This means that when faced with larger dogs, they may want to attack them or call their attention, and this may lead them, and you as the owner, into trouble.

As regards health, Jack Russell Terriers have a rather long life span, they can live up to 15 years. Nevertheless, there are some serious illnesses that can be vary common in their cases, such as cataracts, luxations, and congenital deafness.