Jack Russell Terrier — a dog who strikes with the activity. And it can become, both negative, and positive feature of breed. A lot of things depend on the owner of such pet. The dog will suit those who like to go, run and ride a bike much. In this case the Jack Russell Terrier will become the best friend, the favourite of all family. The dog of this breed has both advantages, and shortcomings. And it is necessary to know about them.
Jack Russell Terrier — very popular kind of dogs. However not all owners know the name of this breed. Many perceive pets as "mail" or "dog mask". Such associations appeared thanks to the movie "Mask" in which the dog played one of key roles.
Advantages of a Jack Russell Terrier
- The dog differs in the small sizes. Thanks to it she can be held in the apartment.
- The pet has effective appearance and sunshiny disposition. There are periodically feelings that the Jack Russell Terrier smiles always.
- Dog very clever therefore with training of problems will not arise.
- Jack is capable to become the best partner for active people.
- Easily finds a common language with all family members, treats children calmly. Very seldom shows aggression.
- Despite the lack of aggression, it is capable to become the great defender.
- He is devoted to the owner. It is playful and vigorous.
- Jack Russell Terrier — clean breed of dog. There is no smell, wool easily gives in to cleaning.
- Jack is not choosy in food. It is capable to eat everything that will be offered.
Shortcomings of a Jack Russell Terrier
- It is necessary to watch a diet of the pet. He cannot be fed with greasy food and to overfeed. Jack is subject to a set of extra kilos.
- After all it is necessary to watch appearance. Once a week it is necessary to clean ears and teeth.
- Jack is very active. Lazy people risk not to cope with the pet. If not to walk a dog long, she is capable to carry the apartment. And small the size to it will not be prevented. The whimsical character remains throughout all life.
- The dog needs to pay much attention. Alone the pet begins to miss very strongly.
- Jack is not capable to calm down quickly. On it a lot of time can be required.
- It is impossible to keep a dog in the box or the open-air cage. Jack will just freeze.
- Jack is very cunning dog. And it can lead to undesirable consequences if not to find enough time for training.
- It is necessary to walk a dog only on a lead. Because of excessive curiosity the pet can escape and be lost.
Interesting facts
- The Jack Russell Terrier is subject to influence of sunshine. Dogs of this breed can sunbathe. Therefore the owner should buy special sunblock cream.
- The pet likes to hunt rats. In old years a dog by nickname the Vampire set a record, having destroyed about a ton of rodents in a year.
- The dog jumps very high. The pet whose growth does not exceed 30 cm in withers is capable to jump up of 1.5 meters.
- It is considered that a Jack Russell Terrier — one of the cleverest breeds of dog. They often meet at customs and in police. The pet is capable to analyze the obtained data and to choose a route. As at it it turns out — it is unknown.
- The Jack Russell Terrier played one of key roles in the cult comedy "Mask". After an exit to screens of this movie the popularity of breed began to grow.