Jack Russell Terrier dog

History of origin

They have long hunted foxes, raccoons and badgers. And rodents were exterminated at home.

The creator of the breed, priest John Jack Russell, loved dogs and hunting. In 1873 he founded a club and began to develop a breed standard. At first, they tried to cross the Russell with the Bull and Terrier, because they wanted to get a good fighter for dog fights. This crossing gave relief muscles and a strong build.

They were brought to Our Country in 1890. They were considered defective fox terriers, and therefore dog lovers did not immediately accept them.

They began to be recognized only after the film “Mask”. Imports from the best kennels have increased, the number of dogs in the country has increased. Many kept dogs in stables to fight rats.

Breed description

Высота собаки – 25 – 38 см. Тело гибкое и сильное с крепкой спиной, шея мускулистая. Носовая мочка черная. Глаза миндалевидной формы, цвет темный. Уши приподняты на хрящах, кончики свисают вперед и прилегают к голове. Хвост поставлен высоко, прямой. Часть его купируется.

The coat is smooth and thick. The color is white with spots of black or red (including different shades of red).

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Character

This dog is a true companion who will always be with the owner. These animals require long walks and exercise. Out of boredom, they will begin to spoil interior items, gnaw shoes, tear wallpaper.

Dog behavior suffers from an inactive lifestyle. So, this dog is not suitable for those who lead a sedentary lifestyle.

Dogs love to be the center of attention. When guests come to you, Russell will first watch them warily, and then easily make contact.

С другими животными отношения у них будут складываться далеко не всегда. Мелких животных они воспринимают как добычу. С крупными будут конкурировать. Внимание хозяина они не захотят ни с кем делить.

They will get along well with children. But even in the game with them, they will try to switch the attention of the owner from the baby to themselves.

Keep in mind that dogs are very loud and often bark.

Care and maintenance

Russells do not require special care. They have a short coat, brushing once a week enough to get rid of dead hair. They love to swim, but it is better not to do this often. Wash dogs only when necessary without shampoo.

In addition to standard walks, Russells need physical exercise: they will be happy to jump and run on special platforms. You can also take them with you for jogging, they will only be happy.

Jack Russells are not adapted to life on the street. Keep them warm and comfortable. He should have his own equipped place where he will rest and sleep.

You need to follow the ears and eyes, cut the claws twice a month so that the dog does not experience any inconvenience when jumping and walking on asphalt.

You can feed the dog natural food, which includes meat, offal, cottage cheese, eggs, fish, buckwheat. You can also use super-premium dry food for small breeds.

Due to the fact that the Jack Russell breed is small and has a short coat, it does not smell like a dog. Therefore, you do not need to use shampoos and even more so sprays, these products only dry the skin and irritate it. It is enough after each walk to wash the Russell with plain water, and then wipe it dry.

Education and training

Before you bring a puppy home, you need to choose a name for him. Until he learns his nickname, you don’t need to call him differently, you should avoid all kinds of “baby”, etc.

If he responds to the name, pet him and give him a treat. This must be done every time until he clearly remembers his name.

One of the main teams is the team – “Fu” and “No”. Jackie, having heard the command, must immediately stop what they are doing now. The word should be associated in the dog with a negative impact. Train your dog to eat and pick up from the ground. This is necessary for his own health. They took away a bad bone – they gave delicious food. Then he will quickly understand everything.

When training, you can not behave aggressively, you will lose contact with the animal.

The second most important team is “Come to me”. It is thanks to her that she will be able to avoid problems on the run. Don’t forget to reward your dog for doing the right thing.

It is not so difficult to teach the rest of the basic commands “Sit”, “Stand”, “Lie down”, “Give a paw” – the Russells grasp everything on the fly. They are very fond of learning and pleasing the owner, so they will only be happy to learn something new and thereby please you.

Health and disease

The most common disease in Russells is eye disease – luxation (or displacement) of the lens. It usually appears between the ages of 3 and 8. The displacement can be observed in one or both eyes.

The second most popular eye disease among them is cataract. Because of it, vision deteriorates, the dog sees objects blurry and can even go blind.

With regard to hereditary diseases in Russells, this includes the displacement of the patella. As a result of the displacement, a rupture of the knee ligaments can occur. Surgery may be required.

Popular questions and answers

We talked about Jack Russell Terriers with a specialist in the field of keeping and raising dogs, veterinarian and zoo engineer Anastasia Kalinina.