Questions to Ask Yourself before Purchasing:

What sort of residence do you have? Jack Russells prefer larger houses (more room to run about)

What type of area do you live in? Jack Russells are country dogs. When made to live in a city or suburban-type environment, their needs and instincts do not change.What size is your yard?The larger your yard, the better.

Are you able to keep a dog secure? Jack Russells will roam due to their hunting instincts.... even if left in an unsecured for a few minutes!

How much daily exercise would you give a dog? They need a great deal of exercise and outdoor activity, and are usually too loud for such high-density living. They need room to run; leash walking does not satisfy their boundless energy. Unless your schedule permits many hours at home and a lot of outdoor activity, with a safe place the terrier can run, this is not the dog for you.

For how long would your dog be alone each week? Jack Russells can be very destructive if left unattended and unemployed! Most behavioral problems are due to a lack of companionship, discipline, activity and exercise.What is the age of the youngest child living in or regularly visiting the house?Jack Russells will NOT TOLERATE even unintended mistreatment from a child. They will not put up with typical child handling such as pulling of ears, tails, etc., or taking or "sharing" of the dog's bones, food, toys, etc. They are very assertive and demanding, and never still... jumping all over whoever will allow it. Jack Russells are not recommended for households with children under the age of six unless you are previously experienced with this feisty little bundle of energy.

What sort of dog would you prefer? Jack Russells are first and foremost hunting dogs. The traits and skills that make them excellent hunting dogs (i.e., digging, barking, aggressive nature, ability to follow scent) are often interpreted as bad habits that cause people to give them up.

What length of coat would you prefer? How much grooming would your dog receive each week?Jack Russells are NOT a non-shedding breed! All coat types shed! Smooth coats shed the most, dropping hair continuously year round. Rough coats maintain the guard and dead coat, requiring manual shedding a few times a year. The broken coat is an intermediary coat, between the two types.