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Compare Jack Russell
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Size and lifespan
- Size
- Jack RussellSmall
- Typical adult height
- Jack Russell25–30 cm
- Typical adult weight
- Jack Russell4–6 kg
- Typical lifespan
- Jack Russellfrom 10 years
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- Jack RussellModerate: typically around an hour a day
- Energy
- Jack RussellVery lively
- Grooming
- Jack RussellAbout once a week
- Shedding
- Jack RussellModerate shedding
- Training
- Jack RussellGenerally trainable with consistency
- Barking
- Jack RussellCan be vocal
Home life
- Home
- Jack RussellOften adapts to flats and smaller homes
- Garden
- Jack RussellA secure garden is strongly advised
- Time alone
- Jack RussellUsually copes only with short periods alone
- Owner experience
- Jack RussellSome dog experience helps
Living with others
- Children
- Jack RussellUsually better with older, calmer children
- Other dogs
- Jack RussellVaries with the individual dog
- Cats and small pets
- Jack RussellOften has a strong instinct to chase small animals
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.