Jack Russell Terrier Dog
INTRODUCTION
Jack Russell Terrier Dogs are Intelligent, Energetic, and Stubborn dogs they are from the Terrier Group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 72. The Jack Russell Terrier is a small terrier that has its origins in fox hunting in England. It is principally white-bodied and smooth, rough or broken-coated, and can be any colour. Small tan and white terriers that technically belong to other breeds are sometimes known erroneously as “Jack Russells”. Jack Russell Terrier dogs are Purebred, non-allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 84th).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Intelligent, Energetic, Stubborn, Clownish, Fearless, Athletic, Vocal
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Terrier Group. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : England
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- Jack Russell Terrier was developed two hundred years ago in England for hunting the foxes
2- It is a clever, independent and lively little dog
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Jack Russell Terrier dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
White, White & Tan, Black & White
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COAT TYPE
Single Coat
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LIFE SPAN
13 - 16 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 46 - 55cm (18 - 21.5in)
Height: 25 - 30cm (10 - 12in) -
TAIL
A Jack Russell Terriers natural tail is on average are 8 to 12 inches
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WEIGHT
6 - 8 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
5 - 6 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Jackie-Bichon
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1795
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ORIGIN
England
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Friendly toward people, he can be aggressive toward other dogs and any animal that resembles prey, including cats
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
