My understanding is that Jack Russells are high-energy, high-maintenance, but also very, very smart. They like to snuggle up next to you on the couch, but also like to run up carrying the leash as if to say “Let’s go for a run! Huh? Righ now! Let’s run. Now NOWNOWNOWNOWNOW!! Wanna run!!!”
They’re not the easiest dogs to train, but once trained, it sticks. They respond quickly to commands and can perform some very complicated behaviors.
That — and the fact that they’re so damn cute — is why they are popular in movies and TV. Eddie on “Frasier” and Skip in “My Dog Skip” were played by a father and son team, Moose and Enzo. The JRT in “The Mask” was played by a dog named Max, about whom I can’t find much information.
we have both a rotty terrier mix and a JRT. Our JRT is a cuddler, thinks hes a lap dog, and unlike what we have come to expect is quite laid back because we exercise him daily . He does like to play but after a time will sit up on his hind legs next to you with those sweet eyes pleading to be held. He lets the older rotty take the lead most times but when they play he stays right in there.
they both are great dogs ..great with kids...and adults..i would get both breeds again in an instant.
LOL! Your understanding is right on! I thought that I may higher a jogger to run a few miles with him each day. I walk him about 2 hrs a day....and he loves chasing bunnies, birds, plastic bags and anything else that catches his fancy. He’ll rise up on his hind legs pulling me along chasing that darn bunny here and yonder. Could be fun in winter. ;) HOW can you say no to him, when he is so enthusiastic?
I have found the Smooth Rat Terrier a similar, but lacking the aggression, pet. Total people dog.
He keeps every squirrel and bird up in the trees.
A family Jack Russell just never became a loving pet.
Mine looks much like the RCA Victor dog with a little more color to the face. It is also small 10-11 pounds. Some are much larger.
Unbelievably cute...Hero could be in movies if the typecast is scruffy with the sweetest face and most soulful eyes. For real!