2006-08-01 08:26:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Going by breed, and not by individual dog, I'd have to say definitely Jack Russell Terriers. Bostons are high energy, but should never be "hyper". Bostons are not true terriers like Jack Russells. They were created, so it goes, using a now extinct breed of terrier and an English Bulldog. As such, they are not intended to have that hyper-dog attitude.
Edit: Just as a comparison, I looked up the temperament standard of each breed over at the AKC. (The Jack Russells are now known as the Parson Russell Terrier, by the way.)
Parson Russell Terrier:
"Bold and friendly. Athletic and clever. At work he is a game hunter, tenacious, courageous, and single minded. At home he is playful, exuberant and overwhelmingly affectionate. He is an independent and energetic terrier and requires his due portion of attention."
Boston Terrier:
"The Boston Terrier is a friendly and lively dog. The breed has an excellent disposition and a high degree of intelligence, which makes the Boston Terrier an incomparable companion."
See the difference? ;)
2006-08-01 09:00:27 · answer #1 · answered by doldaggabuzzbuzz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jack Russels
2006-08-01 11:32:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jack Russell
2006-08-01 08:31:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jack Russell
2006-08-01 08:30:17 · answer #4 · answered by valgal115 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Jack Russell
2006-08-01 08:29:59 · answer #5 · answered by Jumping Jack Flash 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check breed books, or sites----Jack Russell Terriers are more hyper. They are only recommended for the very active owner or household.
2006-08-01 08:39:39 · answer #6 · answered by dogfrenzied 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jack Russell - my friend had one & from the time the dog woke up til the time it went to bed - all it thought about was "where's my ball?" or "Throw my ball."
2006-08-01 08:31:39 · answer #7 · answered by rissybabe2210 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jack russell hands down!
2006-08-01 08:42:05 · answer #8 · answered by pOpTarT484 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jack
2006-08-01 08:30:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
JR's are extremely hyper. but Boston's can be hyper too - just not as bad.
2006-08-01 08:48:05 · answer #10 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋