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Parson Russell
Small · 6–8 kg
- Friendly
- Affectionate
- Enthusiastic
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Size and lifespan
- Size
- Parson RussellSmall
- Typical adult height
- Parson Russell33–36 cm
- Typical adult weight
- Parson Russell6–8 kg
- Typical lifespan
- Parson Russellfrom 12 years
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- Parson RussellModerate: typically around an hour a day
- Energy
- Parson RussellVery lively
- Grooming
- Parson RussellAbout once a week
- Shedding
- Parson RussellTends to shed a lot
- Training
- Parson RussellGenerally trainable with consistency
- Barking
- Parson RussellCan be vocal
Home life
- Home
- Parson RussellUsually happier in a house
- Garden
- Parson RussellA secure garden is strongly advised
- Time alone
- Parson RussellUsually copes only with short periods alone
- Owner experience
- Parson RussellSome dog experience helps
Living with others
- Children
- Parson RussellUsually better with older, calmer children
- Other dogs
- Parson RussellCan be selective about other dogs
- Cats and small pets
- Parson 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.