Pedigree
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin: United Kingdom
The Jack Russell is a small terrier of surprising energy, tenacious and clever, with a strong prey drive. Its small size deceives: it needs exercise and occupation, or it invents mischief. Hardy, but anything but a quiet dog.
Small package, big energy: a tenacious working terrier with a strong prey drive.
Heat (Morocco)
Handles heat well
First pet
Depends on the home
Availability
Market / breeders
Know this first
Often taken for a calm dog because of its size, it is really a very energetic working terrier. Generally robust (watch the patella), it needs exercise and occupation.
For you if
- An active home that enjoys occupying a dog
- Anyone who manages a strong prey drive
Think twice if
- Anyone after a small, calm dog
- A home with small animals
Care essentials
- Daily exercise and occupation
- Training and channelling the instinct
- Vigilance with small animals
- Watch the patella
Is a Jack Russell Terrier right for you?
Temperament is not everything: your space, your time, and the climate matter as much. Let us see if your life fits.
Common questions
Is it calm because it's small?
Quite the opposite: it is one of the most energetic small dogs. Without exercise or occupation, it quickly becomes unmanageable.
Working energy and robustness: VetCompass baseline (digest).