How Do You Care For A Jack Russell Terrier?
The Jack Russell terrier is a medium-maintenance breed. This is a dog that tests your limits. You must be able to be firm and kind to it. If you tend toward being the doting type of pet owner, the Jack is not for you. Understand Jack Russell Terriers are high energy dogs. Prepare company before they reach your home. Jack Russells love visitors and will jump all over anyone who lets them. Keep your Jack’s weight down. Overweight dogs have more health problems, including heart trouble and arthritis. Learn about what health problems are associated with this breed: cataracts, glaucoma, deafness (common in all white dogs), epilepsy, patellar luxation (poor development of the parts holding the kneecap in place), Von Willebrand’s disease (a blood disorder), cardiomyopathy (a serious heart abnormality), allergies and skin problems. Brush your terrier every other day with a rubber curry brush to help control shedding. There are three coat types: smooth, broken and rough. All three types shed ye
