Height: 12 - 14 inches
Weight: 13 - 17 lbs.Colors: White with black, tan or
lemon or solid white.
Coat: Smooth or rough and
broken.
Temperament: Alert,
lively, bold.
With Children: Yes,
especially active children.
With Pets: Will chase anything small that moves they also may be scrappy with
other dogs.
Watch-dog:
High
Guard-dog: Low
Activity: High
Living Environment: Will do well
in an apartment if exercised or a house with a fenced backyard.
Life-Span: 13 - 15 Years
Litter size: 4 - 8
Country of origin: Great Britain
History: In 1819 a student by the name of Jack Russell came across a terrier who he
developed into the Jack Russell Terrier over the course of sixty years by crossing
distinctive strains of fox terriers. Even though there are many variations of the
Jack Russell Terrier the British Kennel Club in 1990 only recognized the Parson Jack
Russell Terrier. |
