i bought this dog from animal control and they say it might be a pure j russel or maby a pure rat terrior just want to know and also do all adult jr or rt have their tails clipped and if so what does the tail look like if it hasent been clipped
2006-08-19 10:35:32 · 8 answers · asked by hope_n_mike 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
All Russells are small terriers; The Jack Russell Terrier Clubs' breed standard recognizes Jack Russells as being from 10 to 15 inches (25 to 38 cm) at the withers, The American Kennel Club's breed standard recognizes Parson Russell Terriers as being from 12 to 15 inches (30 to 38 cm).
They are predominantly white with black, tan, or tricolour markings, particularly on the face and at the base of the tail. They have small V-shaped ears that usually fold sharply forwards ("tipped" ears, as though tipped over), and strong teeth with a scissor bite.
They have a dense double coat that appears in three varieties: smooth coat, where the topcoat is very short (approx. 1cm) and stiff; rough coat, where the topcoat is longer (as much as 10cm long, though usually groomed shorter); and broken, which is used to describe both dogs with topcoats of intermediate length and dogs that have longer coats only on some parts of the body (always on the face, frequently on the head and back, sometimes extending to the shoulders, occasionally everywhere except the legs).
Tails are straight, six to eight inches (150–200 mm) long, held high and upright. Traditionally, tails were docked to around four inches (100 mm), the length of a hand's grip. This was supposedly to aid in pulling the animal out of a hole. In many countries, docking is now illegal, and even in countries where it is not undocked JRTs are becoming more common. The Parson himself did not dock his working terriers.
The breed has a sturdy and robust appearance and an outgoing character; breed standards emphasize that the Jack Russell must have a "keen expression".
2006-08-19 10:46:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Theres no such thing as a purebred JR, they're a type not a breed. They are a mix of dogs that look a certain way and have a certain temperament. Adding a pedigree to a dog like that is just daft.
Stop worrying about it. If you don't have the pedigree then its just a jack russell. The tails all look different because they are a mix of small terrrier breeds.
2006-08-19 18:05:54 · answer #2 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You won't know for sure if you got it from animal control. Dogs come with pedagree papers when bought from a dealer/breeder.
If the JR/RT tails are not cropped they are long, and thin (like little whips).
2006-08-19 17:43:39 · answer #3 · answered by Lindy357 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well if it's completely insane then it's probably a purebred. No just kidding, a friend has a JR Terrier and it is sooooo nuts, but in a hilarious, frienly way, LOL! Take it to a vet.
2006-08-19 17:41:40 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I bought my JR as a purebred but am certain that I see dachshund in him. Just remember that JR come in short and long legged variety as well as smooth and wire-haired coat. What really matters is that you love him and he has a good, safe home.
2006-08-19 17:54:23 · answer #5 · answered by rock n roll chick 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Try matching your dog's appearance to other Jack Russel's pictures and just compare. Or you can take it to the vet. I'm sure they will know.
2006-08-19 17:48:50 · answer #6 · answered by *a∙e∙r∙i∙t∙h* 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You CAN'T!!!!
You have a MUTT/MONGREL!
Shelter people are ****TERRIBLE*** at guessing,btw! Just look at what they call things!
NOWHERE *NEAR* ! LOL
JRT & Rats are supposed to be DOCKED! They look like CRAP w/out it.
PS: JRT do NOT come short-legged!!! or...ONLY the JUNK stuff can!!
2006-08-19 18:34:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They should have more white on them, than any other color.
2006-08-19 17:56:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋