The Jack Russell Terrier is a small, energetic working terrier originally bred for fox hunting. They are fearless, intelligent, and bursting with energy. They need an active owner who can provide plen...
25–30 cm
6–8 kg
13–16 years
Low — occasional brushing
Very high — 1
United Kingdom (England)
Smooth, rough, or broken coat
Small
Fearless, intelligent, energetic, stubborn, loyal
Exercise: Very high — 1.5–2 hours daily. They need running, chasing, digging, and problem-solving. A bored Jack Russell will find their own (usually destructive) entertainment.
Grooming: Low — occasional brushing. Smooth coats need minimal care; rough/broken coats may need hand-stripping.
Coat: Smooth, rough, or broken coat
Known health issues
Patellar luxation, lens luxation, ataxia, deafness, Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease
Origin
United Kingdom (England)
Size category
Small
The Jack Russell Terrier is a small, energetic working terrier originally bred for fox hunting. They are fearless, intelligent, and bursting with energy. They need an active owner who can provide plenty of exercise and mental challenges. Not suited to a sedentary lifestyle.
Browse 1 Jack Russell Terrier breeder listing across the UK.
