Parson Russell Terrier Dog
INTRODUCTION
Parson Russell Terrier dogs are Friendly, Clever, and Athletic dogs they are from the Terrier group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 109. They are intelligent and independent dogs also they are fearless but love their human family and are great companions. Parson Russell Terrier dogs are Purebred and non-allergic dogs.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Energetic, Intelligent, Bold, Happy, Obedient, Eager
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Terrier. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : United Kingdom, United States, 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 lupus
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The Parson Russell descends from early, white-bodied working terriers
2- Reverend John Russell developed the breed to hunt fox during the 1800s
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Parson Russell Terrier Dog, Jack Russell Terrier Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
White & Tan, Black & White, Tri-color, Lemon & White
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COAT TYPE
Double Coat
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LIFE SPAN
13 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 30 - 38cm (12 - 15in)
Height: 30 - 38cm (12 - 15in) -
TAIL
The tail is set on high and customarily docked to a length that is proportionate to the body and provides a good handhold. The tail may be straight or with a slight curve forward and carried erect or gaily
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WEIGHT
Male: 5.9 - 7.7 kg
Female: 5.9 - 7.7 kg -
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
Around 5 - 6 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Jackie-Bichon Dog
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1819
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ORIGIN
United Kingdom, United States, 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
Most Jack Russell Terriers are happy-go-lucky and friendly with strangers. But in the presence of strange dogs, keep them close and under control
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
