The Jack Russell Terrier is a very well-known, popular and recognizable breed of dog, bred in Great Britain initially as a game beater and hunter of burrowing animals, foxes, and beavers. Two hundred years ago it was a rather vicious dog with a narrow body and short powerful legs, designed to drive game out of holes directly at the hunter.
But everything has changed since the establishment of dog shows. Over time, the breed acquired external elegant features, its character lost its former aggressiveness, and its disposition became cheerful and peaceful.
Now the Jack Russell Terrier is an active dog with a good disposition. Low, medium-sized (the weight of an adult Jack Russell rarely exceeds 5-7 kg), with smooth, hard coat of three colors: white, black, brown.
They forgot about short-legged ones for a while
The breed found a second life when breeders from Australia noticed the cuties of the Jack Russell. It was there that the breed officially acquired its characteristic features: short legs, an elongated body and a tri-color color with a predominance of white - everything that can be seen in the photo of Jack Russells.
It was there that they were carefully bred, and in 1972 the Australian Dog Breed Club was officially established, registered as the Jack Russell Terrier.
Mating
Males and females are bred after a year. Before breeding a male dog, he must be taught the basic “rules of behavior”: the animal must obey the owner well and obey him unquestioningly. Otherwise, in the future the dog will “break loose” when he senses a female who is in heat. When a male dog is bred for the first time, the owner must help the animal into the correct position.
Bitches before estrus have very heavy bleeding, therefore, in order to avoid infectious diseases, the animal must wear special underpants, reminiscent of children's disposable diapers. They are purchased at veterinary pharmacies, and the size is selected depending on the height and weight of the bitch.
You can knit annually, on the second or third day of estrus . It is better to introduce the animals first to make sure that they do not show aggression towards each other. You can choose a pair from an advertisement in the newspaper or in a kennel club. It is desirable that the bitch and the dog have approximately the same appearance, age, and pedigree. Mating should take place in the dog's territory.
Grooming
The dog does not need constant washing; dirt does not stick to its fur. Even if a Jack Russell gets dirty, after half an hour or an hour it will become clean again - this is a feature of the breed.
However, it is better to trim the coat from time to time, at least during the molting period.
Dog's temper
By nature, the dogs are cheerful, nimble and positive. This breed has a lot of energy. They inherited determination and independence from terriers. These qualities must be taken into account during the training period of the dog, because situations arise when the dog does not want to train and is difficult to cope with.
The breed requires early socialization, otherwise aggression towards other animals may occur. The breed has a very positive attitude towards children, especially if it grows up with them from puppyhood.Therefore, professional dog trainers recommend starting training in the basics of Jack Russell training as puppies.
Since the breed is a hunting dog, natural instincts do not allow the dog to be friendly towards other animals, this especially applies to cats and small pets.
You should not test the friendliness of this dog by trying to make him friends with other pets, because they may suffer from his excessive activity.
Describing the characteristics of the Jack Russell breed, it should be noted that these dogs should always be on the job. Otherwise, the animal’s bad behavior cannot be avoided, which manifests itself by barking, damaging things and trying to dig a tunnel.
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It is best if the dog constantly exercises and participates in competitions.
Given the personality characteristics, it is necessary to carefully consider the ability of you and your family to meet the needs of this active dog.Eye care
A healthy dog's eyes do not need extra care unnecessarily. The exception is when a lot of dust gets into the dog’s eyes. In this case, they just need to be washed with a weak tea solution.
Application
The Jack was originally bred as a hunting dog. Although today he has retrained as a companion, his instincts remain. The pet chases animals, digs holes and often gets into trouble because of curiosity.
Jack Russells are also used in canistherapy - the treatment of children with developmental delays with the help of dogs. The cheerfulness and hyperactivity of dogs helps sick children improve their social skills.
Jack is suitable only for active people. A person who works from morning to night or prefers to relax at home should take a closer look at other breeds.
Ear care
Once every two to three weeks, wipe the ears with a damp cloth. That's all. As a rule, an adult healthy dog does not have ear problems.
The Jack Russell is an amazing dog. Smart, inventive, incredibly energetic, the hero of the films “The Mask” and “Beethoven” is capable of becoming the best friend of his devoted owner.
Breed characteristics
| Short description | |
| Origin: | England, Devonshire |
| Conditions of detention: | In an apartment, in a house without a garden, in a house with a garden |
| Purpose: | Hunting, guard |
| Color: | White with dark brown, light brown or black spots |
| Wool length: | Short 2 – 3 cm, in some varieties long 7 – 8 cm |
| Adult dog size: | The height of females is 23 - 25 cm, the height of males is 25 - 30 cm. The weight of females is approximately 6 - 7 kg, the weight of males is approximately 7 - 8 kg |
| Average life expectancy: | 15 years |
| Walk: | Needed, 2 times a day |
| Physical activity needs: | High physical activity needs (regular or daily exercise for more than 3 hours per day) |
| Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FIC) classification: | Group 3 Terriers; Section 2 small terriers |
| Puppy price: | 30,000 rubles |
Photo of Jack Russell
How to choose a puppy
Russell is a popular breed. Many breeders sell breeding stock without documents and practice inbreeding - inbreeding.
To get a healthy puppy, you need:
- find out what mom and dad look like - they watch the dogs live;
- look at the kids - they should be moderately well-fed, stand firmly on their paws, have clean eyes and ears, be wary, but not aggressive, towards strangers;
- ask for photographs of dogs from previous litters, find out whether the breeder’s “children” became champions;
- inspect the nursery - dirt, dampness, cramped premises indicate poor maintenance.
In addition, they learn everything about the breed, visit exhibitions, and learn from breeders and dog handlers about possible difficulties in keeping and training.
