Jack Russell Terrier — temperament, care and breeding in Dog Kennel Simulator
A lively fox-hunting terrier from North Devon, named after the parson John "Jack" Russell.
About the breed
History
The Jack Russell Terrier comes from North Devon in England; in the early 19th century the parson John “Jack” Russell bred these dogs for fox hunting, and the breed is named after him. It is closely related to the modern Fox Terrier and is distinct from the Parson Russell Terrier.
The FCI and the UK treat it as a separate breed, while the American Kennel Club does not list it; its closest AKC breeds are the Russell Terrier and the Parson Russell Terrier, both in the Terrier Group. AKC recognised the Russell Terrier in 2012 and the Parson Russell Terrier in 1997. For the Russell Terrier, AKC lists the Parson Russell Terrier, Smooth Fox Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, Rat Terrier and Jagdterrier as related breeds.
Temperament
The ratings and care notes on this page are AKC’s figures for the Russell Terrier, not for the Jack Russell Terrier itself. AKC describes the Russell Terrier as alert, inquisitive and lively, and it likes to be vocal. AKC rates the Russell Terrier’s energy level 5 of 5, its trainability 3 of 5 and its barking level 4 of 5.
AKC notes that the Russell Terrier has kept a strong prey drive and recommends early socialisation.
Care
AKC says the Russell Terrier is not a breed for a couch-potato family and suits families who hike, cycle and take long daily walks.
The coat is mainly white with coloured markings and comes in three types — smooth, broken and rough; AKC recommends weekly brushing and keeping it mostly natural. AKC rates the Russell Terrier’s shedding level 3 of 5 and its grooming frequency 2 of 5.
The Russell Terrier stands 25–30 cm, weighs 4–7 kg and lives 12–14 years; the Parson Russell Terrier stands 33–36 cm, weighs 6–8 kg and lives 13–15 years.
AKC trait ratings
The American Kennel Club rates each breed from 1 to 5 on its breed page. These are real-world ratings, not game stats.
AKC does not rate the Jack Russell Terrier. These are AKC's ratings for the Russell Terrier and the Parson Russell Terrier, its closest AKC breeds.
| Russell Terrier | Parson Russell Terrier | |
|---|---|---|
| Energy levelCouch potato → High energy | ||
| TrainabilitySelf-willed → Eager to please | ||
| Mental stimulation needsHappy to lounge → Needs a job | ||
| Grooming frequencyMonthly → Daily | ||
| Shedding levelNo shedding → Hair everywhere | ||
| Barking levelOnly to alert → Very vocal |
Source: AKC breed page, "Breed Traits & Characteristics" — AKC — Russell Terrier, AKC — Parson Russell Terrier
Real breed vs in the game
| Aspect | Real Jack Russell Terrier | In Dog Kennel Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Height | Russell Terrier figures are the reference. Russell Terrier: 25–30 cm; Parson Russell Terrier: 33–36 cm | 25–30 cm |
| Weight | Russell Terrier figures are the reference. Russell Terrier: 4–7 kg; Parson Russell Terrier: 6–8 kg | 5–8 kg |
| Coat | Mainly white body; smooth, rough or broken coat with coloured markings | 6 coat colours: brown & white, lemon, tricolour, black & white, tan, rough-coated |
| Life span | Russell Terrier: 12–14 years; Parson Russell Terrier: 13–15 years | Puppy, Junior, Adult, Senior |
The Jack Russell Terrier in Dog Kennel Simulator
In the game the Jack Russell Terrier is an uncommon breed that unlocks for 100 medals. Its strongest stats are Agility and Charm.
Stat ranges
Each bar is the range a Jack Russell Terrier's stat can fall in, on the game's 0–100 scale.
- Tier
- Uncommon
- Unlock
- 100 medals
- Size in the game
- Toy · 25–30 cm, 5–8 kg
- Pregnancy
- 3 days (real time)
- Litter
- 1–5 puppies
- Coat colours
- 6 coat colours, 14 variants
Life stages
Puppy
Junior
Adult
Senior
Coat colours
- Brown & white · variant 1
Brown & white · variant 2
Brown & white · variant 3
Lemon · variant 1
Lemon · variant 2
Tricolour · variant 1
Tricolour · variant 2
Tricolour · variant 3
Black & white · variant 1
Tan · variant 1
Rough-coated · variant 1
Rough-coated · variant 2
Rough-coated · variant 3
Rough-coated · variant 4
A Jack Russell Terrier pregnancy takes 3 days of real time, and the timer keeps running while the app is closed. A litter has 1–5 puppies. Its strongest stats are Agility (65–80) and Charm (60–80).
Train both parents before you pair them, in the stats you care about most. Read the breeding guide
Where this breed is strong
Of the game's competitions, the Jack Russell Terrier is best suited to the Local Agility Cup. The Obedience Trial is its weakest fit.
- Best fitLocal Agility Cup — mostly about Agility.
- Good fitRegional Championship — an all-round test, and the only one where Charm counts; opens at kennel level 3.
- Weakest fitObedience Trial — mostly about Obedience; opens at kennel level 2.
Start your own Jack Russell Terrier line
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Sources
Real-world facts on this page come from these sources. Game data comes from Dog Kennel Simulator itself.
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