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The Jack Russell Terrier
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If you are looking for a canine companion, you ought to put the Jack Russell terrier on your shortlist. Some of the best traits about the Jack Russell terrier is that they are small, inexpensive to keep, dynamic, short-haired and clever. The Jack Russell terrier is a ideal dog for an older person, or someone living in an apartment.
The first Jack Russells were bred by a young theology student named John Russell studying at Oxford University in the early 19th. Century. It is said that John Russell liked the look of his milkman's dog and used it for breeding. The dog, a bitch named Trump was white and had areas of brown coloured hair on its eyes and ears.
Terriers are small, active dogs.The name 'terrier' comes from the Latin word 'terra' which means 'earth', because terriers like to dig and go to ground when hunting. Terriers have been used to hunt all types of small animals such as rats, moles, badgers, foxes and rabbits. The Jack Russell descends from fox terriers.
Jack Russell terriers like to run and dig, so they will push their owners to go for frequent walks and they have a very persuasive personality. The word 'dogged' could have been taken from them - they just do not quit!
Because of all their digging and rooting around, they can pretty muddy which means baths and grooming, although being short-haired animals, this is not a problematic task.
These days, hunting with animals is banned in many countries, but this dog's temperament is still to hunt. They are particularly good ratters and can clean up an infestation of rats in no time. They are therefore also useful dogs to keep on a farm or large garden where rodents could become a problem.
Terriers also make very reliable guard dogs. They will guard your property in the garden or in your home. They are very territorial and, although they will not normally molest or bite strangers, they will definitely let you know that there is a stranger around.
Having said that, it is a good thing to train your dog. If you are not certain how to do this or what to teach it, go to dog training classes or get a book. Jack Russell terriers are very intelligent and love interaction with their masters, so they learn quickly and readily if you start them early enough, because they are also fairly strong-willed dogs.
I have heard stories of Jack Russell terriers letting strangers into a building but not allowing them to leave without being told to. This seems like a fantastic manner of catching burglars.
These dogs make great family pets, but they do not always get on with other dogs that they are not living with. This can lead to fighting and injuries.
Apart from injuries in fights, Jack Russells enjoy fairly decent health. They are not subject to any major diseases like some other breeds are. They also live a long time frequently reaching 13 and fifteen with some Jack Russell terriers reaching 18, 19 and even 20 years of age.
Owen Jones, the author of this article, writes on a number of subjects, but is now involved with the canine distemper vaccination. If you want to know more, please visit our site at Distemper Vaccines
Article submitted Friday, May 13, 2011 & read 39 times.
Owen Jones writes on many subjects and is currently running several websites. He was born in Wales but now lives in northern, rural Thailand.
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