Jack Russell Terrier Breed Information

Jack Russell Terriers 2010 Wall Calendar
This dog breed is most commonly recognized as the perky dog "Eddie" on TV's Frazier. This dog breed has also appeared in other TV shows and movies such as Wishbone, The Mask, and My Dog Skip. The prolific Jack Russell also stars in this sensational 2006 wall calendar.
| Other Names | Parson Jack Russell Terrier | |||
| Country of Origin | Great Britain | |||
| Approximate Date of Origin | 1800s | |||
| AKC Group | Terrier Group | |||
| First Use | Hunting, Fox bolting | |||
| Today's Use | Companion | |||
| Life Expectancy | 13 - 14 years | |||
| Coat | Smooth: flat, dense, glossy Wire: Dense, hard, wiry |
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| Color | White with brown or black markings | |||
| Ease of Grooming | ![]() |
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| Approximate Height | 13 - 14 in | |||
| Approximate Weight | 9 - 18 lbs | |||
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| Suitability for City Living | ![]() |
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| Thrives is Hot Climates | Somewhat | |||
| Thrives in Cold Climates | Somewhat | |||
| Easy to Train | Somewhat | |||
| Good With Other Dogs | No | |||
| Good With Other Pets | No | |||
| Good with Children | Somewhat | |||
| Good as a Watchdog | Yes | |||
| Good For Protection | No | |||
| Recognized by... | AKC | FCI | KC | |
| Noisiness | Average | |||
| Common Health Problem | None | |||
| Other | It digs | |||
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