Jack Russel Terrier

We basically want to find companions who would give us most of the benefits we think we need. Well, if you are looking for a dog that is somewhat an all-in-one package pal, you might find Jack Russell Terriers interesting enough.

It was said that the breeder of this dog, a young Theologian student of Oxford University named John Russell, once met a milkman with a white terrier that had spots on his eyes and ears. This dog became an interest to him and later proved to be his foundation for breeding a new dog breed that many has learned to love as pets. The dog he first saw was named "Trump" from which another 60 types of terriers are rumuored to originate from.

With a terrier's basic nature to search in and over the ground (terrier by the way came from the Latin term "terra" which means earth), Jack Russell terriers also have the disposition to hunt and search for game. Thus, they should be given enough grooming so as to set off the dirt they will gather from digging soil to either bury a treasure or to recover a hidden treasure buried long ago.

An excellent mouse killer, Jack Russell Terriers prove to be good "housekeepers" since they keep most vermin away from the home. Any unlucky mouse that happens to be inside the quarters of a Jack Russel Terrier is sure to meet its instant doom. Thus, owners find themselves with both a dog and cat in one pal.

One basic character of the Jack Russel Terrier is its disposition towards strangers. They can easily figure out who must be kept away from their homes and who can be accepted inside the house. This very attitude also makes them good watchdogs. They were designed specifically to be aggressive for hunting game. While they can be very vocal, many Jack Russel Terriers only bark when they find a good reason to.

They do not appear vicious though. But once they smell threat, they can show off aggressiveness that could serve as warning towards strangers. However, once the stranger is let into the house by the owner, a Jack Russell can already tolerate his or her presence.

This terrier is also a family dog and desires human companionship. Their love for children is significantly interesting. However, once they are abused or have been shown improper treatments, may it be intentional or accidental, they can react through aggressive behaviors. Their aggressiveness is further manifested with their lack of fear towards larger dogs which can unfortunately lead to injuries, some can even be fatal.

They are also marked for their intelligence and good spirit. These characteristics can be highly observable through their curiosity in things. Thus, they require supplementation on formal training unless you can tolerate difficult behaviors. The good thing though with the Jack Russell Terrier is that it can acknowledge training and does well in most of them. In fact, they are known to champions of various ring shows and other similar obedience competitions.

Hollywood has also recognized the disposition of the Jack Russel Terrier. Coupled with its' feisty and good physical characteristics, this dog has already made a name for itself in the movies. If Wishbone, Milo (from The Mask) and Eddie (from the Frasier) ring the bell for you then there is no doubt that you can recognize the Jack Russel Terrier.

In conlusion, Jack Russel Terriers make good pets, watchdogs, and companions.