Read About Jack Russell Puppies

Jack Russell Puppies are shorter and lighter than Parson Russell Terrier. Here's everything you need to know about this dog breed.

Jack Russell Puppies - Dog Breed Facts

1. AKC Group:

   (American Kennel Club) P are small height not above 12 inches, and weight under 12 pounds. JRT above this range are Parson Jack Russell.

2. Coat:

   Coat is smooth haired or rough haired.

3. Head & Muzzle:

   Flat tapering head with short muzzle

4. Body:

   Squeezable body and long legs are fit for hunting and burrowing.

5. Colors:

   Coat color is white with markings of black, tan or lemon or tri color markings but should be restricted to head and tail. White less than 51% is not recommended.

6. Life Expectancy:

   12-14 years

7. Popularity:

   Puppies are popular as family pets.

8. Habitat:

   An outdoor breed that has adapted to indoor life.

Jack Russell Puppies - Dog Breed Origins

1. Country of Origin:

   England / puppies bred more in Ireland.

2. Lineage:

   Descendent of the cross between extinct English White Terrier and a black and tan terrier.

3. Date Admitted to AKC:

   None

4. Historical Information:

   Jack Russell was the first breed developed in 1800 to hunt fox. The breed is named after legendary sport-man Jack Russell. In 1904 Arthur Heinemann set the breed standard and breed was re-named Parson Jack Russell accepted by AKC and other European countries. Known in America since 1930.

Jack Russell Puppies - Dog Breed Defining Characteristics

1. Training Ease:

   Being self-willed need insistent training.

2. Temperament:

   Intelligent, brave, self-willed, self confident, watchful and loyal to the family.

3. Child Friendly:

   Yes

4. Behavior:

   Very active, are family pet not for hunting and tracking but well watchdog.

5. Habits:

   A natural digger and burrower, runner and chaser to the cats. Welcomes the visitor with loud bark. Jump around. If left alone and unemployed puppies become destructive. Puppies if left un-leashed will roam about.

Jack Russell Puppies - Dog Breed Concerns

1. Health Issues:

   susceptible to heritable eye disease, deafness, hip-joint disease and knee-cap dislocation.

2. Feeding:

   Give balanced commercial food specific to JTTPuppy

3. Exercise Needs:

   A daily long walk or space to run and play is necessary for this active breed.

4. Grooming Needs:

   Regular brushing and combing of the coat, for show stripping is done. Bath and shampoo as require, regular checking of ears. eyes and rimming of nails advised.

5. Special Household Needs:

   A fenced yard or large house with lot of space to run, and plenty of time on the part of owner.

6. Travel Needs:

   A puppy carry bag with belt, harness, leash, rug, bowls and food.

7. Getting Along With Other Pets:

   Well with other dogs and may be dominant.

Jack Russell Puppies - How to Choose your Dog Breed

1. What to Look for in a Healthy Puppy:

   Puppy had all the vaccinations and worming timely, is registered health guaranteed and has pedigree record of parents. White color is not less than 51%

2. What you will Need for a New Puppy:

   Crate with moisture-resistant bed, harness or collar, leash, shampoo, brush, bowl and dish, nail trimmer, anti-barking and training tools and chewable toys.

3. Puppy-Proofing your House:

   All the small and fragile articles are out of puppy's reach and doors of all the kitchen and house cabinets, main entrances and basement kept closed.

4. How to make your New Puppy Feel at Home:

   Love and caress the puppy, make him feel wanted and cared for.