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The Jack Russell Terrier is a small, principally white-bodied, smooth-, broken-, or rough-coated terrier. They were first bred by an English clergyman in the 19th century, as working terriers to flush foxes out of their dens so that the foxes could be hunted. The name "Jack Russell" has been used over the years to describe a wide array of small white terriers, but now after a drawn out legal battle the Jack Russell Terrier Club of America (JRTCA) and its affiliates have won the exclusive rights to use the name Jack Russell Terrier in the USA to describe their particular variant of the dog.Jack Russells are sturdy and tough, measuring between 10" and 15" at the shoulder. The body length must be in proportion to the height, and the dog should present a compact, balanced image. Predominantly white in coloration (more than 51%) with black and/or tan markings,they exhibit a smooth, broken or rough coat. The skin can sometimes show a pattern of small black or brown spots, referred to as "ticking", that do not carry through to the outer coat. All coat types should be dense double coats that are neither silky (in the case of smooth coats) nor woolly (in the case of rough coats). The head should be of moderate width at the ears, narrowing to the eyes, and slightly flat between the ears. There should be a defined stop at the end of the muzzle where it meets the head but not overpronounced, with a black nose. The jaw should be powerful and well boned with a scissor bite and straight teeth. The eyes are almond shaped and dark colored, and should be full of life and intelligence. Small V-shaped ears of moderate thickness are carried forward on the head. When the dog is alert the tip of the V should not extend past the outer corner of the eyes. The tail is set high and docked to approximately five inches in order to provide a sufficient hand-hold for gripping the terrier. It is a serious fault for the dog to have its tail down when in the show ring. The Jack Russell should always appear balanced and alertTheir high energy and drive make these dogs ideally suited to a number of different dog sports such as flyball or agility. Obedience classes are also recommended to potential owners as Jack Russells can be stubborn at times and aggressive towards other animals and humans if not properly socialized (a process that should continue throughout their whole lives). Jack Russell Terriers can be very hyper. Despite their small size, these dogs are not recommended for the condominium or apartment dweller unless the owner is ready to take on the daunting task of providing the dog with the necessary amount of exercise and stimulation. These are truly big dogs in a small packages, which can sometimes lead to trouble involving larger animals. The JRT owner must be aware of these tendencies and keep an eye out for trouble in many situations.

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  • This is so cute! I love Jack Russlls!

    Awesome video!!  5 stars!

    Hollie

  • me too! very cool! thanks!

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  • @BrewForJad i think is a Dog :D

  • @mrnickkid

    Some jack russells that are full blood have ears that stick up and dont fold. If your dog was a showdog, this would be a bad thing, but if he is just your best friend then it won't effect anything.

  • HOLY CRAP WHAT SOUND IS THIS IT IS ANNOYING :

  • 0:34 is that a man or a female?

  • my dog

  • MILO !!!! <3

  • This one is going in favourites

  • @ArsenalFan20007 Sorry to here Luke passed away, I don't know what I'm going to do when My JRT Lady Passes

  • @mrnickkd i`m no expert but i have always heard that a full blood JR ,his ears stay down. My dogs never go up not even when he hears something. But that might just be the way he is,IDK why for sure.

  • @imaStonesFan

    weird because mine looks exactly like a jack russel

    shes nice and small but her ears stay up.

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