Jack Russell

Feisty hunting dog

A Jack Russell is a small, energetic terrier breed developed in England for fox hunting.

The dogs are known for their intelligence, athleticism, and often stubborn temperament: Our Jack Russell won't stop digging up the garden.

Formally called Jack Russell terrier or Parson Russell terrier, they're popular as pets despite requiring significant exercise and stimulation.

Related
  • terrierSmall vermin-hunting dog
  • dogDomesticated barking mammal
  • dog breedDistinct variety of domesticated canine
  • breedCultivated variety of animal
  • petDomesticated household companion

small terrier · ratters · energetic · high energy · intelligent · canine · working dog · puppy · white coat · playful · animal · companion · lap dog · short-legged · pest control · hunting · feisty · wiry

Categories
Opposites
dog size and energy

Jack RussellGreat Dane

Large shorthaired breed

Irish Wolfhound · giant breed · Saint Bernard · English Bulldog · Newfoundland

temperament and demeanor

Jack RussellEnglish Bulldog

Stocky, wrinkled British breed

lapdog · Shih Tzu · Pekingese · French Bulldog · Bichon Frise

Family

jack, jacket, jackpot, jacked, jackhammer, jacking, carjacking, Russell, jackfruit

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G