Do you think that a jack russell terrier is a good breed to own?
Jack Russell Terriers are vocal, alert, lively and bold. They are very affectionate and playful with family, and love attention. They require training or a job, as they need adequate exercise. They are very energetic and can be very excitable. Jack Russell Terriers can be scrappy with other dogs, but can be socialized and trained to be okay with other pets. They are friendly, courageous and do not like backing down from a fight. They are intelligent and stubborn. If trained well, this breed can harness all of its energy into training and become very obedient and worthwhile, but otherwise they are difficult to train, with the typical terrier stubbornness.
JRT/PRT’s are a superb breed. But they’re not for everyone. 1. They are the epitome of the terrier stereotype…to the 10th power. They have high energy. They go and go and go and go. They like to dig. They like to chase small animals. They are feisty and easily get their dander up (a big dog in a small dog’s body). They bark as guard dogs or to get your attention. 2. JRT’s from good strains or lineage are great in the field, great at tricks, great at entertaining, very confident and sturdy dogs. But JRT’s became very popular a couple of decades ago so BYBs and puppy mills go into them. There are a lot of hyperactive, dumb JRTs running around because some people were just cranking out the breed to people who didn’t know better. So it is critical that you: –go with a reputable breeder (not a friend, not a neighbor with a good dog that got pregnant when in heat from some stray). –not buy from a petstore Here are some tips for you: –Have someone do a Volhard temperament test for you wh
