Origin and grooming of Jack Russell Terrier
The name for Jack Russell Terrier breed originated from John Russell,
who bred this particular dog breed to work in his farm in England in
19th century. The primary purpose of this breed then was fox hunting.
The breed was groomed for that purpose. So this was a working breed then
and it still retains characteristics of the same.
The Jack Russell Terrier of today has withstand the various changes that
occurred in these long years as it has been preserved by the enthusiasts
of the working terrier in England for more than 100 years; it survived
all the changes on its merits as a worker and they have done everything
with the quality of fox hunting in mind and coloring, character, and
intelligence. They have a great physique and body dimensions. The body
is well built and it makes it a well suitable for a hunting dog. The
Jack Russell Terrier should also be kept totally flexible for allowing
maneuverability underground. The owner must be responsible to keep these
traits active in Russell Terrier. Jack Russell Terrier’s structure and
abilities allows him to follow his quarry deep down the earth. Jack
Russell Terrain considers Fox as his role model as they follow the fox
wherever it goes. Even though The Jack Russell was originally bred for
fox hunting, it is a versatile working terrier adaptable to a variety of
quarry including fox, raccoon among other animals. The breed quality of
the Jack Russell is to have the courage to follow its prey wherever it
goes even to ground and stay with it until the prey bolts, is dug to, or
receive a command to come out; they are intended to bark at their prey,
not to kill. It is known that a Jack Russell to stay in an active earth
for many days without even basic necessities such as food and water
because of the strong instinct in them to keep an eye on the prey.
The Terriers should be fed with plenty of high quality dog food. One
must not even consider saving money by feeding a cheap and low protein
and high fat dog food, as it may give adverse effects in the breed.
Always feed your terrier in morning before you take him for hunting and
take at least half the quantity of ration that you give him at mid day
which could be given to him while he has been working all morning. The
Terriers sent for work without breakfast could result in dangerous
consequences. Like sugar level coming down and he potentially approaches
hypoglycemia. Always check the fitness of your terrier before taking him
in the field. A weak and thin terrier is definitely not a fit terrier.
The fitness is all to do with muscle tone and staying power and the
terrier cannot be said to have strong muscle and staying power if he is
weak and thin. If you are going to take your terrier in the ice and
snow, check periodically for cuts and abrasions and signs of frost bite
in the pads of his feet and in between his toes. Jack Russell Terrier
cannot be expected to brave extreme whether if he is a house dog
full-time .One should always make sure that he has optimum time to
exercise. If you want to retain Jack Russell Terrier as hunter dog, then
rigorous exercise must be given each day to keep it fit and healthy. We
should always keep the terrier current on all of his vaccinations.
Always do not hesitate spend few extra dollars on annual rabies and lime
vaccinations as it may save your terriers life.
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