Jack Russell Terrier is a dog that is striking in its activity. And this can become both a negative and a positive feature of the breed. Much depends on the owner of such a pet. The dog is suitable for those who like to walk, run and ride a bike a lot. In this case, the Jack Russell Terrier will become the best friend, the favorite of the whole family. This breed has both advantages and disadvantages. And you need to know about them.
The Jack Russell Terrier is a very popular dog breed. However, not all owners know the name of this breed. Many people perceive pets as "milo" or "mask dog". Such associations appeared thanks to the movie "The Mask", in which the dog played one of the key roles.
Advantages of the Jack Russell Terrier
- The dog is small in size. Thanks to this, it can be kept in the apartment.
- The pet has a spectacular appearance and a cheerful character. From time to time there is a feeling that the Jack Russell Terrier is always smiling.
- The dog is very smart, so there will be no problems with training.
- Jack is able to become the best companion for active people.
- Easily finds a common language with all family members, calmly treats children. Very rarely shows aggression.
- Despite the lack of aggressiveness, it is able to become an excellent defender.
- Loyal to its owner. Playful and energetic.
- Jack Russell Terrier is a clean dog breed. There is no smell, wool is easy to clean.
- Jack is not picky about food. Able to eat whatever is offered.
Disadvantages of the Jack Russell Terrier
- The pet's diet must be monitored. He should not be fed with fatty foods and overfeed. Jack is prone to gaining extra pounds.
- After all, it is necessary to follow the appearance. You should brush your ears and teeth once a week.
- Jack is very active. Lazy people run the risk of not coping with a pet. If you do not walk the dog for a long time, it can destroy the apartment. And small size will not interfere with this. The capricious character persists throughout life.
- The dog needs to be given a lot of attention. Alone, the pet begins to get bored very much.
- Jack is unable to calm down quickly. This can be very time consuming.
- You cannot keep a dog in a booth or aviary. Jack will just freeze.
- Jack is a very cunning dog. And this can lead to undesirable consequences if you do not devote enough time to training.
- It is necessary to walk the dog only on a leash. Due to excessive curiosity, the pet can run away and get lost.
Interesting Facts
- Jack Russell Terrier is exposed to sunlight. Dogs of this breed can get tanned. Therefore, the owner will have to buy a special sunscreen.
- The pet loves to hunt rats. In the old years, a dog named Vampire set a record, destroying about a ton of rodents in a year.
- The dog jumps very high. A pet, whose height does not exceed 30 cm at the withers, is able to jump 1.5 meters.
- It is believed that the Jack Russell Terrier is one of the smartest dog breeds. They are often seen at customs and police. The pet is able to analyze the received data and choose a route. How he does it is unknown.
- Jack Russell Terrier played one of the key roles in the cult comedy "The Mask". It was after the release of this film that the popularity of the breed began to grow.
