The Russell Terrier is a small breed of terrier that originated in England. It is a lively and energetic breed, with a short, wire-haired coat. Its head is small and pointed, with small, erect ears. Its legs are short and powerful, and its tail is usually docked. The Russell Terrier is an intelligent and loyal breed, and it makes an excellent family pet. It is an active breed, and it needs plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. It is loyal and affectionate, and it enjoys spending time with its family.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–14 years
- Weight
- Male 5–7 kg · Female 5–7 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 25–30 cm · Female 25–30 cm
- Origin
- England
- Coat
- smooth, short
- Colors
- white, white and tan, white and black, white, tan and black (tri-color)
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- F.C.I. Jack Russell Terrier
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, ANKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise60 min per day
If your Russell Terrier gets lost
Hunting terrier: he chases prey and can get stuck in a burrow. Listen for muffled barking near fox holes and thick hedges.
Breed varieties
- American Staffordshire Terrier
- Andalusian Terrier
- Australian Terrier
- Bedlington Terrier
- Border Terrier
- Cairn Terrier
- Dandie Dinmont Terrier
- Irish Terrier
- Kerry Blue Terrier
- Lakeland Terrier
- Manchester Terrier (Toy)
- Norfolk Terrier
- Norwich Terrier
- Parson Russell Terrier
- Patterdale Terrier
- Scottish Terrier
- Sealyham Terrier
- Silky Terrier
- Smooth Fox Terrier
- Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
- Tibetan Terrier
- Toy Fox Terrier
- Welsh Terrier
- West Highland White Terrier
- Wire Fox Terrier
- Yorkshire Terrier
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