Parson Russell Terrier
- Height 31–38 cm
- Weight 6–8 kg
- Life span 13–15 years
- Exercise 60 min/day
The Parson Russell Terrier is in the AKC's Terrier Group. It comes from United Kingdom, England (19th century). Adults weigh 6–8 kg. It stands 31–38 cm tall. It typically lives 13–15 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.
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.
- Group
- Terrier Group
- Origin
- United Kingdom, England (19th century)
- Coat
- short smooth · white, white with black markings, white with tan markings, and tri-color
- Also known as
- Parson Jack Russell Terrier and PRT
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Id
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Traits
- Energy
- Trainability
- Barking
- Grooming
- Shedding
- Drooling
- Good with children
- Good with dogs
- Good with strangers
- Apartment friendly
Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Parson Russell Terrier. They are researched estimates, not measurements.
Researched from images.akc.org en.wikipedia.org dailypaws.com
Parson Russell Terrier FAQ
- How long does a Parson Russell Terrier live?
- The Parson Russell Terrier has a life span of 13–15 years.
- How big does a Parson Russell Terrier get?
- Adults weigh 6–8 kg. Height ranges from 31–38 cm.
- Is the Parson Russell Terrier hypoallergenic?
- No, the Parson Russell Terrier is not considered hypoallergenic.
- What group is the Parson Russell Terrier in?
- The Parson Russell Terrier is in the AKC's Terrier Group.
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Airedale Terrier
10
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American Hairless Terrier
8
-
American Staffordshire Terrier
10
-
Australian Terrier
10
-
Bedlington Terrier
9
-
Border Terrier
8
-
Bull Terrier
6
-
Cairn Terrier
9
Similar in size
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Pug
8
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Alaskan Klee Kai
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Bichon Frise
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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Lhasa Apso
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Norwegian Lundehund
8
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