Jack Russell are one of the most popular companion dogs and family pets in the UK and in other places in the world. They are bold, happy and very high energy dogs and loves being around people. However with high amount of energy so they need to right exercise and mental stimulation for them to be truly happy and well behaved dogs.
Even though they make great family pet they are best suited for an household that has at least one person who stays at home all the time as they are dogs who are not fond of being left alone.
The males and female tend to be the same size and weight when it comes to this small bundle of energy. Jack Russell are lively, feisty and are very keen and fast to off after their prey. These can be destructive type of dogs if not train properly. Along with their lively personality there are also known for being loyal and friendly to their owners . They also like to form strong bonds with them.
These dog are also quick to learn new things but you need to train them firmly otherwise you might find some behavioural problems in the future.
These dogs live on a average 13 to 16 years when properly cared for and given the correct amount of food for there age.
