An intelligent hunter, the Jack Russell Terrier was bred as a working
Terrier and for its ability to quickly flush foxes out of their dens and
into the path of chasing hounds. It is loved for its lively and active
personality.
The breed’s character is generally demonstrated by the carriage of the
ears, its erect tail when moving and its alert expression. The Jack
Russell Terrier is a highly intelligent dog and readily trainable. A
handler will be able to get its undivided attention and train it for
suitability to both children and adults. While the breed won’t stand
still for long and can quickly become restless, it is suited to playing
with other dogs, particularly in a pack.
Bred as a working dog, it has plenty of courage and won’t back down from
a challenge. Overall, the Jack Russell Terrier is friendly and active,
and it loves social outings and plenty of exercise. If bored, they have
a tendency to dig and are excellent escape artists, so tall and secure
fencing is recommended.
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