Dog breed guide
Jack Russell Terrier
A bold, fearless and friendly working terrier with a smooth, broken or rough weatherproof coat that needs only a regular brush. Dogs Australia state bodies describe it as highly intelligent, readily trainable and lively, needing about 40 minutes of exercise a day and secure fencing. It suits families with children over three.
Also searched as Jack Russell, Jackie.
Jack Russell Terrier at a glance
- Adult weight, male
- 6 to 8 kg
- Adult weight, female
- 6 to 8 kg
- Size
- Small, under 10 kg
- Height
- 25 to 30 cm
- Lifespan
- 14 to 15 years
- Coat
- smooth, broken or rough, weatherproof
Ratings
Petboost editorial ratings from 1 to 5, drawn from the breed standard text under Sources. A breed with no basis in the sources for a rating shows none.
- Grooming effort
- Energy
- Trainability
- Good with children
- Suits an apartment
5 means it needs the most grooming
5 means it needs a lot of exercise
5 means it learns quickly and eagerly
5 means it suits a family best
5 means it copes best in a small home
Next steps
- Find a local groomer or daycarePet businesses near you that take bookings online.
- Check a Jack Russell Terrier puppy's weightWhere a puppy sits against the breed's adult range.
- Dog age in human yearsFrom a formula, not the seven-to-one rule.
Sources
- Petboost breed reference data, adult weight ranges (breed list snapshot).
- Royal Kennel Club, Jack Russell Terrier breed standard, https://www.royalkennelclub.com/breed-standards/terrier/jack-russell-terrier/, read 2026-10-05
- Dogs NSW, Jack Russell Terrier, https://www.dogsnsw.org.au/breeds/browse-all-breeds/jack-russell-terrier/, read 2026-10-05
General information about the breed, not veterinary advice. Speak with your vet about your own pet.