Jack (Parson) Russell Terrier

Daddy (Ken Trenholm)

Oct 25 |21:34
Last Updated on Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:17
J A C K  R U S S E L L  T E R R I E R ~ H I G H L I G H T S

Breed Name
Jack (Parson) Russell Terrier
Rank (out of 136 breeds)
075
Personality Snapshot
Perky, spirited and loving. Absolutely fearless. Cheerful, clever, and amusing. Enjoys games and playing with toys. Friendly and generally kind to children who have been trained not to tease or strike the dog.


Breed NameJack (Parson) Russell Terrier
Rank (out of 136 breeds)075
Points (out of 100)55
Dog Group TypeTerrier
DominanceExtremely High
Obedience (Ease of Training)Good
AffectionModerate
Good with Kids (Source 1)Good
Good With Kids (Source 2)Good
Friendly with Other DogsNot Good
Friendly with Family PetsTerrible
Friendly with StrangersGood
Dog Bite Free RatingExcellent
Bark Over Bite RatingFair
Bark Crazy (likelihood to bark for little reason)5 out of 10
Watch Dog AbilityAwesome
Guard Dog AbilityNot Good
SizeSmall
Exercise RequirementsHigh
Jog Companion AbilityGood
Level of SheddingAverage
Level of TrimmingSome
Overall Level of Grooming RequiredModerate
Life SpanOver 15 years of age

You are more than welcome to obtain additional information on the ranking system used by our family and where we got our information. Please note that the above scores are based on the traits (or instincts) of a particular breed and that it is important to get to know your prospective dog before making your decision to bring a Jack (Parson) Russell Terrier into your family. This is a decision you will have to live with for Over 15 years of age as Jack (Parson) Russell Terrier pups can live between Over 15 years of age.

My Life as a Jack (Parson) Russell Terrier
Perky, spirited and loving. Absolutely fearless. Cheerful, clever, and amusing. Enjoys games and playing with toys. Friendly and generally kind to children who have been trained not to tease or strike the dog.

Home Environment
Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. Best with at least an average-size yard.

Jack (Parson) Russell Terrier Inherited Diseases
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Where to buy a Jack (Parson) Russell Terrier : A Directory and Review
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