Still, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more fun-loving, charming family dog than the Jack Russell. So if you consider your rose bushes to be a prized possession, sharing the garden with a Jack Russell may give you pause. That’s right-a very strong desire to hunt often leads this breed to dig like there’s no tomorrow, literally tunneling underground to try and capture vermin (think mice, rats and weasels). In addition to bounding after kitties, their qualities also extend into excavation. The reason? This breed displays a well-known high prey drive, which means there’s a great tendency to give chase.

Mixing a Jack Russell with other dogs is usually successful if properly socialized and introduced, but the answer is a hard no when it comes to felines. Jack Russells do well with kids and babies, as long as they are properly socialized and training is a priority. Their personality thrives on stimulation, so pet parents need to work hard to satisfy this pup’s need for speed. When you first encounter this breed’s exuberant bark and tenacious drive, you might actually do a double-take. For a small dog, the Jack Russell Terrier’s characteristics are most definitely larger than life.

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