The Jack Russell Terrier is a brave, energetic dog that is also extremely loyal and confident. A hard working dog breed by nature and a wonderful companion. The Jack Russell Terrier needs lots of vigorous exercise and enjoys playing fetch to strengthen its hunting and herding skills. They will entertain their owners with quick thinking and high energy.

The Jack Russell Terrier requires lots of outdoor area to run and exercise. This dog will not do well in a Confined area or in a house or apartment. The Jack Russell Terrier also wants affection and attention, lots of outdoor activity, socialization and is eager for dog obedience training. They are known to be a little stubborn to train, mostly because they have an independent streak in them.

The hunitng and herding instints of the Jack Russell Terrier will sometimes cause them to be overly dominant when around strange dogs and other small animals. They are not vicious, but sometimes behave like you would expect a hunter to behave. It is important that potential Jack Russell Terrier owners consider the environmental requirements and the dog obedience training needs of these dogs.