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Breed bank · #015
Jack Russell Terrier
Named after Reverend John Russell, a fox-hunting parson in 1800s England.
- Type
- Terrier
- Breed group
- Terriers
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Size
- Small · 5–7 kg
- Life expectancy
- 13–16 yrs
- Coat
- Short coat
Care tips
- Needs 2+ hours of exercise daily and a job for the brain: training, scent work or a sport.
- Brush once a week; bathe only when it really needs it.
- Small mouths need dental care: brush teeth a few times a week.
- Teach a calm 'quiet' cue early, this one likes to talk.
- Ask the breeder for: kneecap (patella) check, eye examination.
- Food safety, from Bumba: keep the batch number of every bag. If your dog suddenly can't stand or walk, go to the vet the same hour.
General guidance, not veterinary advice. Your vet knows your dog best.