I have jack russells who do the prominent terrier hop when happy, ie on a walk, i wondered if parson russell terriers did this aswell? In fact do all terriers do this? Which and which don't?

Thank you x

A: All terriers don't do this. This is indeed a health issue called a Luxtating Patella. It's where the kneecap pops in an out. Depending on how bad it is, sometimes surgery is urgent to repair it.

I Delight jack russell and parson russell terriers! i have 2 jacks and 3 parsons! they are the best. Anyway, i love looking at pictures of them or reading stories about them. So if anyone here who wants to parcel their pictures and stories, that would be great!
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A: I have two manly Jack Russells. One is a smooth coat and the other is a rough coat. They are the smartest dogs I have ever had and they really flabbergast me. I think they both have a perfect understanding of the English language. They have real separation anxiety though and are somewhat hyper. But, if you get them out and build up b act up they calm down. They don't tolerate kids to well though but I suppose if they were around them more often it wouldn't be much of an issue....

A: Mine doesn't spill out she's a rough coated type and need to be hand stripped at least twice a year by someone trained at how to do it. She is still upright a puppy so she has only barked when very excited (more than the usual jack russell excitement). she has not barked at anything like the doorbell, vaccuum, or visitors, yet. She barks when I'm preparing my cats sustenance, that's the only nonplay bark I've heard from her. She doesn't even bark when neighbors dogs are.

The unique personality of this fearless and feisty terrier has gained popularity in recent years, but they are not for everyone, especially first-time dog owners.

Jack Russell Terriers require A LOT of daily exercise. Because they are working dogs, they are happiest when they have a job, whether it's keeping your yard free of rodents, chasing a ball or going for a long run or hike. Lounging on the couch peacefully all day is a far cry from the epitome of fun for a Jack Russell.

In the absence of abundant play time, these dogs can become moody and destructive. They have a tendency to bore easily and will often create their own entertainment when left alone for long periods. Many of the Jack Russells that are surrendered to shelters wind up there because their owners underestimated these dogs' attention requirements.