We’ve decided it’s time to warn you against adopting a Jack Russell, these pups are far from cute. We promise, we’ve got proof in 24 pictures.
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- 1. From the word go, they are terrifying.
- 2. Especially two Jack Russell puppies together…
- 3. Wire-haired ones can be even more treacherous.
- 4. Not to mention the black-and-tan variety.
- 5. One look from them isn’t enough to melt you.
- 6. And they never want to play with you.
- 7. Or make friends with any other animal.
- 8. They really don’t like playing with tennis balls.
- 9. Swimming is a big no-no.
- 10. And did you know that they’re terrible actors?
- 11. They hate snuggles in bed with you.
- 12. And sleeping in general.
- 13. Watch out – they can jump up very high and attack you!
- 14. And don’t let them anywhere near babies.
- 16. Jack Russell’s hate trying new things.
- 17. Of course you could never teach them useful tricks.
- 18. They hate hanging out with fellow Jack Russell’s.
- 19. They never ask for cuddles, they’re not interested.
- 20. They particularly despise belly rubs.
- 21. Running around outdoors is no fun.
- Top 7 Mistakes Raising a Jack Russell Puppy
1. From the word go, they are terrifying.
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2. Especially two Jack Russell puppies together…
Source: @ILoveMyJackRussell
3. Wire-haired ones can be even more treacherous.
Source: @ILoveMyJackRussell
4. Not to mention the black-and-tan variety.
Source: @Wikipedia
5. One look from them isn’t enough to melt you.
Source: @jackrussellsinstagram
6. And they never want to play with you.
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7. Or make friends with any other animal.
Source: @DailyMail
8. They really don’t like playing with tennis balls.
Source: @Buzzsharer
9. Swimming is a big no-no.
Source: @YouTube
10. And did you know that they’re terrible actors?
Source: @Giphy
11. They hate snuggles in bed with you.
Source: @IzabelaUrbaniak
12. And sleeping in general.
Source: @Pinterest
13. Watch out – they can jump up very high and attack you!
Source: @Wikimedia
14. And don’t let them anywhere near babies.
Source: @Pinterest
16. Jack Russell’s hate trying new things.
Source: @TheSun
17. Of course you could never teach them useful tricks.
Source: @YouTube
18. They hate hanging out with fellow Jack Russell’s.
Source: @Pinterest
19. They never ask for cuddles, they’re not interested.
Source: @Giphy
20. They particularly despise belly rubs.
Source: @ILoveMyJackRussell
21. Running around outdoors is no fun.
Top 7 Mistakes Raising a Jack Russell Puppy
Congratulations on the bundle of fur that you brought home from the shelter or breeder, or wherever you visited. A pet is a great addition to the home. However, it’s also very important to make sure that you properly train your dog so that he is a well behaved dog and both him and you are very happy living together.
Like children, dogs need rules and boundaries in order to understand their role in the household. This doesn’t make you cruel or mean, it just makes you a good pet-parent. Here are some tips when looking to raise a Jack Russell Terrier puppy.
1. Start training him immediately
In order to make sure that your puppy has the best habits possible, it’s best to start training him as early as possible. Start with critical skills that you want him to learn, like house training and “stop biting”.
These are big chores to accomplish, but they can be done easily and quickly, giving your puppy a good basis for understanding what rules are and making sure that he follows them. Don’t wait for months to pass as he grows older. Start early, and you’ll see best results. Puppies – especially Jack Russell’s – learn very quickly.
2. Try positive training (clicker, treats)
Positive training is always the best option when looking at how you can train your puppy. If you use a clicker as another form of positive training (treats), they will learn when they’ve done something right. The click will associate with good, meaning they will listen to it in a more responsible way. Even as puppies, dogs will want to get praise, not yelling or confinement.
3. Don’t hit or punish by pain
Punishing your dog when he does something wrong by hitting him or yelling at him is a bad thing that will cause a bad connection between him and you that could very well last your dog’s lifetime if it’s done often and hard enough.
Instead of yelling when he does something wrong, stop the behavior with calm “No”, redirect him to the behavior you like and praise him with cuddles and a treat (or click) when he does something right. He’ll understand that he has done something right and learn from it on his own.
4. Remember your puppy’s limits
While puppies are easier to train than adult dogs, and Jack Russell puppies are some of the smartest out there, you’re going to find that your puppy will have a limit to how fast and how much he can learn.
This isn’t to say that you have to choose only a handful of tricks, you just need to make sure that you take your time with the training to make sure that you don’t overload him. Doing this could mean that he’ll go backwards and won’t understand what he’s been taught thus far. Be patient with your puppy.
5. Keep the rules consistent
Dogs do not understand the idea of “sometimes” or “maybe”, they need to have rules about what they are allowed to do, and what they aren’t. If you don’t want them on the couch, make sure you never let them on the couch.
Don’t allow it Monday and not allow it Tuesday, it’ll just confuse your poor puppy until he doesn’t know what rules are anymore, meaning all sorts of frustration and anger for you. Be consistent, and your puppy will profit.
6. Maintain control
If you find your puppy is rambunctious and wild no matter what you say to him, keep yourself in control. Don’t panic or scream at him. Don’t lock him away for a day because you don’t know what else to do. Distract him from chewing by giving him toys. Take him for a walk when he gets too wild and crazy, maintain your control.
Keep your calm and he’ll learn to respect you and your rules.
7. Learn about training from a professional
If you feel like you’re really stuck and need help in training him, there are tonnes of professionals out there who will be able to help you out to make sure that you and him are doing well together. You can always trust your own dog-instincts, but bring in a professional or trusted friend with dogs to help you if you are uncertain.
The Real Jack Russell Terrier may be any height between 10″ and 15″ (at the shoulder), it may vary in coats, markings, type, and for sure personality… they are ALL real Jack Russell Terriers. There is no « ideal »… the « ideal » is what suits their owner for what they want/need to do with their terrier. That is the uniqueness of this diverse terrier. The diversity within the JRTCA breed standard is what makes the Jack Russell Terrier suitable for a variety of working and performance abilities – in contrast with the narrow, cosmetic breed standards of many show breeds.
The « Russell Terrier » and the « Parson Russell Terrier » are both variants of the Jack Russell Terrier made into « separate breeds » by the American Kennel Club (AKC). They are nothing more than variants of the original Jack Russell Terrier as always supported by the JRTCA. The JRTCA standard includes the full range of sizes needed for earth work. It is to be known our standard is to allow a terrier to follow the red fox to ground. The dog needed the drive and structure to mirror the agile intelligent fox. The Jack Russell Terrier had to be able to outsmart the fox and have the courage to do so for the handler as a team.
