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The writer explains the Jack Russell’s personality. This friendly dog’s overall temperament is upbeat, eager, and confident. The Jack Russell Terrier is usually an active dog and will need an immense amount of exercise to burn off all their energy. They are also very playful, love sports, and enjoy being outdoors with people. Jack Russell Terriers make great family pets but do require some discipline and strong training. Once you finish training, you’ll have a loyal lifelong pet. They can be expected to live for 12 to 14 years.

This paragraph focuses on the way that hunting shapes the behavior of the breed. As a hunting dog, the Jack Russell Terrier is a hard worker with a strong prey drive. Don’t be surprised if yours comes into the house with a small animal like a mouse. They love hunting due to the way they were bred for fox hunting. They may also start digging holes in your backyard.

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