Small Terrier Group

Parson Russell Terrier

Also called Parson Jack Russell Terrier and PRT

Great with kids
Needs space
Needs lots of exercise

The Parson Russell Terrier is a small and energetic breed of dog that was originally bred for hunting small game. They are intelligent, playful, and energetic, and make excellent companion dogs.

Weight: 13–18 lb (6–8 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 12–15 in (31–38 cm)
Life span: 13–15 years
Exercise: About 60 minutes a day
Coat: Short, Smooth
Origin: England, United Kingdom (19th century)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Good with children
Other dogs: OK with other dogs
Strangers: Polite with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Very energetic
Apartment living: Needs space
Barking: Barks sometimes
Training: Easy to train

Care

Grooming: Little grooming
Shedding: Sheds moderately
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Alert Bold Confident Energetic Independent Intelligent

Coat colours

Tri-color, white, white with black markings and white with tan markings

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)