Jack-Rat Terrier Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Jack-Rat Terrier is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Loving
Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Affectionate
Lively
Inquisitive
Cheerful

Jack-Rat Terrier dogs are extremely heavy shedders, they will lose a large amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Jack-Rat Terrier.

The Jack-Rat Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. If they sense something different, this breed will alert their owner.

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Jack Russell Terrier, Rat Terrier

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Brown

Black

White
Blue
Brown
Red

Jack-Rat Terriers are known for their short coat.

Straight

A Jack-Rat Terrier can have a litter of 4-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Jack-Rat Terriers are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Jack-Rat Terrier is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Cardiomyopathy
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Hemivertebrae
Familial Nephropathy
Tracheal Collapse
Diabetes
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Cleft Palate
Cutaneous Asthenia
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
Persistent Pupillary Membranes (PPM)
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Eye Conditions

Dna Test For Vwd
Thyroid Tests
Physical Examination
Eye Examinations
Blood Work
Full Physical Examination regarding joint movement around the hip and kneecap
Heart Rate Tests

Jack-Rat Terriers are known for their high energy levels, so if you're looking for a more low-key dog, this breed may not be the best choice.

Jack-Rat Terrier have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Jack-Rat Terrier dog needs significant physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They are also well-suited for those who lead an active lifestyle and enjoy activities such as running, hiking, or other outdoor pursuits.

Jack-Rat Terriers are active dogs that don't require as much sleep as other breeds. However, they still need enough sleep to stay healthy.

Jack-Rat Terriers tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Run, Hike, Tug-of-war, Nap, Fetch, Off-leash, Walking, BREED ISSUES, HER/MINE ISSUES, Sleeping, Eating, Running, Walk, Chase a ball, Playing toys, Playing catch, Cuddeling, Playing fetch, Giving pig ear, Watching tv, Retrival games, Playdate, Frisbee, Wrestling, Chase, Tracking, Park visits, Car rides, Napping, Jogging

Jack-Rat Terriers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Jack-Rat Terrier, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Jack-Rat Terriers usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Jack-Rat Terrier is a breed of dog that is known for its low grooming needs.

Jack-Rat Terrier should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-26 pound (9 - 12 kg) Jack-Rat Terrier feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Jack-Rat Terrier is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Jack-Rat Terrier is between $49 - $63. This makes an average of $588 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Jack-Rat Terrier breed is considered very intelligent and easy to train.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Jack-Rat Terriers are dogs that do well in apartments with sufficient exercise, but they would really appreciate a small yard.

Jack-Rat Terriers are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Jack-Rat Terriers are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Jack-Rat Terriers are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Jack-Rat Terriers are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

The Jack-Rat Terrier is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Jack-Rat Terrier is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Jack-Rat Terrier dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.