What is the best companion for a Jack Russell?

Jack Russells are best suited to pair with more laid-back breeds such as Labradors and golden retrievers. These dogs will not mind the smaller dog taking control of the house. A golden retriever and Jack Russell are usually compatible, but Jacks have very strong personalities.
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What dog goes well with Jack Russell?

Most terriers tend to have high energy levels, so another terrier may be able to match your Jack Russell terrier's energy level without becoming annoyed. Compatible terriers may include cairn terriers, West Highland white terriers, miniature schnauzers, smooth fox terriers and mixes of these breeds.
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Should I get another dog for my Jack Russell?

Jack Russell Terriers Can Definitely Be Around Other Dogs

Jack Russell's are loyal dogs. They make for excellent family pets, and 100% can make excellent companions for other pets in the household.
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What can you cross with a Jack Russell?

Seven types of Jack Russell mix
  • Jack-a-bee. A cross between a Jack Russell and a Beagle, the Jack-A-Bee is a sturdy and tough pet. ...
  • Jack-a-poo. Also known as a Jackadoodle, the Jack-A-Poo is a crossbreed of the Jack Russell and a poodle. ...
  • Jack-a-ranian. ...
  • Jack chi. ...
  • Jack-rat terrier. ...
  • Jack tzu. ...
  • Jackshund.
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Do Jack Russells get on with other Jack Russells?

Jack Russell Terriers have a high dog rivalry, meaning they are inclined to display aggression to other dogs in the household. When choosing a companion for your Jack Russell Terrier, you should stay away from other Jack Russell Terriers. As a rule of thumb, you should go for a dog of different breed and different sex.
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Will 2 Jack Russells get along?

Yes, two JRTs can live together. Jack Russells are interested in having a plummy rapport in pairs. Giving regular training and socialization from birth will lead them to do well in pairs. Living together is not a simple thing with Jack Russells.
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Are Jack Russells jealous dogs?

Jack Russell Terriers can be very jealous and possessive dogs, removing or ignoring your JRT in the presence of your child can cause an environment for jealousy to take hold of them.
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Do cats and Jack Russells get on?

Jack Russell Terriers are good with cats if they are socialized with cats beginning at a young age. Jack Russell's who are socialized with cats from a young age are capable of being loving towards one another and can live together.
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Can a Jack Russell mate with a German shepherd?

So, breeders set out to mix the two and create the adorable Jack Russell German Shepherd dog. Understanding this playful mixed breed means learning about both the German Shepherd and the Jack Russell Terrier, as their offspring will likely take on traits from both breeds.
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Do terriers do well with other dogs?

Terriers are notoriously feisty with other dogs; they were bred to hunt solo and thus had little need for sociability. A terrier who spends time around other canines from an early age may learn to be friendly with them.
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Why does my Jack Russell not like other dogs?

Jack Russell's are much like other dog breeds. Boredom, lack of exercise or socializing with other dogs of the same sex can cause a Jack Russell to be aggressive. With proper exercise, training, and discipline, A Jack Russell is not aggressive and would be considered a loving and affectionate family pet.
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Do Jack Russells get on with dachshunds?

Dachshund Jack Russell cross temperament is a mix of their parents. In essence, they'll typically have the stubbornness of a Dachshund combined with the high levels of energy commonly found among Jack Russell Terriers. Jackshunds are lively and happy. They are always on alert, but also fiercely loyal to their people.
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Do Jack Russells bite a lot?

During the Jack Russell puppies play time they tend to nip and bite on each other, and sometimes a bite is a little too strong for the other puppy who in return lets out a yelp or cry.
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What dog breed is laid back?

  • Calm and Cuddly Dog Breed: French Bulldog. ...
  • Popular Calm Hypoallergenic Dogs: Standard Poodle. ...
  • Calm Small Dog Breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. ...
  • Calm Medium-Sized Dog: Basset Hound. ...
  • Calm Large Dog Breed: Irish Wolfhound. ...
  • Gentle Giant Dog Breed: Saint Bernard. ...
  • Big Calm Dog Breed for Your Family: Newfoundland.
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Can a Rottweiler mate with a Jack Russell?

The Jackweiler dog is a new designer breed that was bred from a Jack Russell Terrier and a Rottweiler. They are loyal and intelligent dogs who will have varying looks and personalities. These dogs are not suited for apartment life and, depending on the coat, should not be exercised a lot in the warm weather.
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Are Jack Russells related to pit bulls?

So are Jack Russell Terriers related to Pit Bulls? To answer simply, yes Jack Russell Terriers are related to Pit Bulls. The Jack Russell Terrier is a descendant of the original Fox Terrier which was bred with various breeds to create an ideal bolting Fox Terrier- the product being the Jack Russell Terrier.
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What are Jack Russell Chihuahuas like?

The Jack Chi is a mixed breed dog — a cross between the Jack Russell Terrier and Chihuahua dog breeds. Friendly, playful, and energetic, these pups inherited some of the best qualities from both of their parents. The Jack Chi is also sometimes called the Jackahuahua and the Jackhuahua.
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Will a Jack Russell keep mice away?

Yes, of course. Jack Russell Terriers have a predatory history of hunting down foxes and rabbits. Still, they carry some ancestral hunting instincts with undivided alert and courage. It makes them good rat and mice killers.
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Can you introduce a kitten to a Jack Russell?

For most cases, you should not bring a kitten into the household with an already established Jack Russell Terrier. This can often lead to violent interactions in the future due to the dog not being socialized with the cat from birth.
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Are Jack Russell Terriers smart?

Jack Russell Terriers are intelligent, loyal, affectionate and are never shy. However, they were bred to be hunting dogs and therefore have a lot of energy and a strong hunting instinct.
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Do Jack Russells love their owners?

Jack Russells are typically warm and friendly with humans, including strangers, and especially loyal to their owners.
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Are Jack Russells the smartest dogs?

When it comes to “obedience & working IQ,” the Jack Russell Terrier is average intelligent. In fact, the JRT is the 84th smartest dog breed, according to canine psychologist Stanley Coren.
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Do Jack Russells attach to one person?

As Jack Russells are family committed dogs, they are especially attached to one person they love most. They do not like to separate from them, and they will follow that particular person everywhere he/she goes. Sometimes it may be annoying to that person, but that is the nature of the Jack Russells.
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