Jack Russell Fact 1:
Range from 10 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder with balanced body proportions

Jack Russell Fact 2:
Are bred to locate quarry underground, locate, bark and hold the quarry until they are dug to or the quarry is bolted

Jack Russell Fact 3:
Are very game hunters that like to dig

Jack Russell Fact 4:
Have 3 coat types: smooth, broken (intermediate length) and rough (coarse, long and straight). All 3 types shed, with smooth coats shedding the most

Jack Russell Fact 5:
Are predominately white (at least 51%) with black and/or tan markings

Jack Russell Fact 6:
Can live into their mid-teens

Jack Russell Fact 7:
Are known to climb, jump over or dig under fences

Jack Russell Fact 8:
Benefit from firm, consistent discipline and obedience training. However, they will never be a perfect obedience dog

Jack Russell Fact 9:
Do best with children over 6 years of age

Jack Russell Fact 10:
Are not recommended in households with cats or other small pets. These dogs are, first and foremost, serious hunting dogs

Jack Russell Fact 11:
Jack Russells are really a big dog in a little body

Jack Russell Fact 12:
This breed is fairly hardy but some can sometimes suffer from dislocating kneecaps and some eye problems

Jack Russell Fact 13:
The breed can become aggressive and destructive if not given the attention and exercise required by a dog bred for hunting