can someone tell me if jack russell terriers shed much. my wife wants one for christmas for our kids i say no?

Question

the lady that owns the dogs say they don't shed at all. I don't think she is being honest. or is there any small dogs that dont shed????

Answer 1

Please do not buy a puppy for Xmas until you know more about it! I volunteer for an animal welfare charity who every February or there abouts is inundated with Xmas puppies.

I hate to preach to anyone and I know this was not your question, but you need to be very sure before getting a pet.

Regarding Jack Russells, my family has kept this breed for years. All dogs shed, but JR's don't shed much by the standards of other dogs. Shedding should be the least of your concerns when chosing a pet. As I mentioned before, I have a lot of experience with dogs, and Jack Russells for the first two years or there about are one of the most difficult, headstong and cantancarous breeds out there. If you are not used to dogs, starting off with a Jack Russell is a very brave move!

I implore you to do more research and think about this more seriously before committing. If you make the wrong decision, it will be the animal and / or a welfare charity who will pay for your mistake.

If you do decide to go ahead, please ensure you do not buy from a puppy farm. Many of these poor animals are inbred with both physical and psycological problems owig to their inbreeding and the environment into which they were born. Please ensure you see both parents and where the mother is kept along with her puppies. Please do not buy a puppy under 9 weeks of age. They are too young, both formitively and physically to be seperated from their litter and their mother.

Sorry for the lecture but I really want you to make an informed decision.

Answer 2

They shed some. A jack russell terrier has short fur, so the fur that it has shedded will be harder to pick up. If your kids are younger I would recommend getting a bigger dog, because they usually ( there are exceptions to ALL dogs) are more tolerant of children and snap less. If you are looking for a non-shedding dog I would suggest a poodle. I have had good and bad experiences with them. If you are positive that your family wants a smallish medium sized dog that does not shed, I would go with a dog like a yorkie. I don't think that they very much. I am sure that your kids will be excited no matter what.

Good Luck!!!

Answer 3

I must admit that I don't know much about Jack Russell's BUT I do know a bit about Terriers as a Whole and I can tell you that they DO shed. I live with Bull Terriers and while there is not fur all over the place I still have to wrestle with little white hairs everywhere.
Please talk long and hard with your wife about getting a dog before you do. Try and be reasonable and make sure that you both are willing ot give and take over every aspect of dog ownership before you get one. It is not fair to a dog to be the center of argumants and strife. And it isn't fair to the children either. I would make it into a family project and make sure that all duties are clearly defined. A dog can be a real joy and bring the family closer together by going to training classes and finding different dog related activities that you can all do as a family. But a dog can also tear a family apart if it is used as a scape goat to argue over in leu of dealing with deeper issues.
Just food for thought.
~Tyed~

Answer 4

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You answered your own question when you said she was kept in an outdoor kennel all her life. She will come around, but it may take a few weeks. Just do everything with her slowly. My son just adopted an English Setter and he's having the same problem. This girl was raised in a cage and knows nothing about being inside a home. He's had her a little over a week, and she is responding nicely. You little dog will soon be following you around everywhere. Jack Russell's are darling dogs and very friendly, so you'll not have any problem, just as soon as she gets the idea that she belongs to a real family.

Answer 5

All dogs shed, at least somewhat. Some wire-haired terriers shed very little, but Jack Russells shed though they are not among the heaviest shedders.

But - everyone in the house should agree to get a dog. JRTs are high energy little dogs that need tons of exercise.

If you don't want a dog or don't like dogs, all there will be is frustration, tension, unhappy people and unhappy dog, and most likely resulting in yet another dog in our overcrowded shelters.

Answer 6

Wire Haired Jack Russells

Answer 7

Long Haired Jack Russells

Answer 8

Regardless of whether or not they shed, a Jack Russell Terrier may not be a good choice. They generally need A LOT of exercise, as they're extremely active dogs. Unless your kids are going to spend hours with them outside, every day, it's not likely that they're a good choice.

Try using the dog breed selector in the attached link. It might come up with a breed that will be better for your household.

Answer 9

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Great dogs, not very big, affectionate. Essentially a lap dog.

Shedding - all dogs shed, but some definitely shed more than others. Goldens shed. Out of control? Depends on how often you brush them.

If you go to places like Pedigree.com and the American Kennel Club web site, they have breed guides and interactive questionnaires to help you choose the breed best for you.

Short-haired dogs usually can get by with a weekly brushing. Long-haired dogs usually need to be brushed at least twice a week. Double-coated breeds (like the sled dogs) also "blow coat" once or twice a year (think of blowing on a dandelion), in fall and spring. Some dogs, like poodles, need to be brushed but don't shed much - however, they require professional grooming a few times a year (btw, if you want an athletic dog, don't rule out a toy or standard poodle - they're actually very athletic and started out as water retrievers).

The best kind of dog for you depends on what you want to do with your dog. Do you want a jogging companion, or a couch potato? How often do you want to brush your dog? How much training do you want to do (all dogs need basic obedience, but if you want to teach your dog tricks and work on things like agility, you need a smarter breed - but if you don't, a really smart dog will get bored). How much room do you have? An apartment, or a fenced yard?

If you look at the breed guides (or a breed guide from your book store or library), you can find the right dog for you. When you do, please at least visit the breed rescue web site (just search the breed name and rescue) - there are a lot of great dogs waiting for a home and you could save a life

Answer 10

I don't think they shed as much as other dogs because they have thin coats, but like all dogs they naturally shed in the spring, for the upcoming summer. They are very hyper, and love to chew up anything they can get there teeth in. I would say no to. Oh yeah and don't listen to alex because i have 27 yorkies that my aunt shows and all 27 shed. ALL DOGS SHED EVEN POODLES. Some more or less than others