Will I ever get a Jack Russell terrier in the future? I don’t think hubby will like that idea of a super hyper dog. I really don’t mind Jack Russels, but DB will absolutely go berserk if he sees one in his house or apartment or whatever future dwelling we will be residing in! He told me he will never get an ankle biter as a pet. So much for the idea of adopting a smaller size puppy.
I have met and personally spent some time with a few Jack Russell terrier while I was at the dog park. I love bringing my boys to the dog park. That is the only place where they can really be “free”, literally. These Jack Russel terriers are in fact very friendly. They bark at strangers a lot, and which dog wouldn’t, but once you lower yourself to pat them and talk to them, they are the friendliest little creatures I have seen, and they are quick. They can out run any one in the park with their lean body.
One of the Jack Russell terrier owner told me caring a JRT puppy is nothing special; it is the same as any other puppy. The pup still needs a lot of attention and especially for these type of dog breeds, they love attention and very loving towards their owners. Also, Jack Russells are barkers and if you owners are able to start their puppy early in not to bark, they will bark at anything on sight. This breed is a very territorial type, very smart.
JRT’s were initially bred in England to hunt foxes. They have a quite sparse wiry type of coat to protect them from the harshness of underground during their hun. JRT’s are very hyper, active and needs a lot of exercise to burn their energy off. They are working dogs, bred to work. Owners of JRT’s who are not into giving their pets the attention and exercise, then this type of breed is not for you. If not given enough they will turn rowdy and rambunctious. They can be very mischievous and a very clownish character, too. Their energy is like a speeding bullet.
Jack Russell terriers need obedience training from an early age. They are the kind who love to please their owners The life span of this breed is around 14 to 15 years or longer. Many owners raise their JRT’s to perform in obedience and agility competitions. Consistency is the key to raising an obedient Jack Russell terrier.
*Pictures source from dogchannel.com*
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