Terrier · United Kingdom
Jack Russell Terrier
Small, fast and utterly convinced of themselves. Great fun if you like a dog with an engine.
- They usually live
- 13–16 years
- Roughly, per year
- €900–1600
What people love about them
- Tough, healthy and long-lived
- Fits in a small home
- Endlessly playful
- Copes with time alone better than most
A few things worth thinking about
- Chases anything small and quick
- Digs, and means it
- Can be scrappy with other dogs
- Needs far more exercise than their size suggests
What they're like
Size
Energy
Exercise needs
Mental stimulation
Trainability
Sociability
Affection
Independence
Good with children
Good with other dogs
Apartment suitability
Tolerance of being alone
Shedding
Grooming
Barking
First-time owner suitability
Some breeds shed less than others, which people with allergies sometimes find easier to live with. But no dog is completely allergy-free, and reactions vary from person to person.