Terrier · Small (13-17 lbs) · 13-15 years
Parson Russell Terrier (Jack Russell)
Bold, clever, tireless; relentless energy and intensity in a small package.
At a glance
What they’re great at
Honest challenges
A working engine without an outlet redirects into barking, digging, and demolition.
What helps: A daily aerobic outlet is non-negotiable - Flyball and agility rockets is this breed's love language. 20 minutes of brain work tires like an hour of fetch: puzzles, scent games, new tricks. Feed meals from puzzle feeders and snuffle mats - make breakfast a job.
Alert heritage - announcing things IS the historic job.
What helps: Thank-and-redirect: acknowledge the alert, cue quiet, pay the quiet. Manage triggers: window film and white noise beat willpower. Exercise first - a tired alarm system fires less. Never bark collars.
Small fast animals flip an ancient switch - this is wiring, not disobedience.
What helps: Management IS the training: never unsupervised with small pets, period. Secure fencing plus leash or long line outdoors for life. Feed the drive legally: flirt pole and lure-chase games.
Not every dog wants a hundred friends - this breed prefers a curated list.
What helps: Quality over quantity: a few calm, known companions beat any dog park. Parallel walks are the gold-standard introduction. Advocate for their space - declining strange dogs is good ownership.
Exercise & training
Grooming & coat
Health to know about
This page can only give breed ranges. The app calculates calories and portions from your dog’s actual weight and life stage, splits them across the right number of meals, and adjusts as they grow.
Emergency red flags
Vomiting, drooling, tremors, collapse, or known ingestion
→ Call ASPCA Poison Control 888-426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline 855-764-7661 immediately; do NOT induce vomiting unless instructed
→ Save your nearest 24-hour emergency vet's address and phone in your phone TODAY, not during a crisis
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📊 The numbers›
Typical ranges for planning, not promises — costs vary by region, breeder and individual dog.
| Group | Terrier |
| Size | Small (13-17 lbs) |
| Lifespan | 13-15 years |
| Healthy adult weight | 13–17 lb |
| Original purpose | Bolting foxes from dens during hunts. |
| Monthly care | $60-$110 |
| Typical puppy price | $800-$2,000 |
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