Human orientation
High score: confident and gentle in the family. Behavior depends on upbringing.
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Parson Russell Terrier
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History of the Parson Russell Terrier breed
Origin: Great Britain
Bred by the Reverend John Russell - a Devon sportsman and lover of fox hunting. In 1819, he purchased a white female Trump, which became the model for his breeding program.
The Parson Russell Terrier is a short (33-36 cm) white-spotted English terrier with a smooth or stiff coat. Confident, gentle, incredibly active rodent hunter. Needs a lot of movement, reliable fencing and supervision on walks.
SizeMala
OriginGreat Britain
Life is nearby
Suitable for very active owners. A securely fenced yard, walks and games are needed. Without load can become destructive.
Walks
Very high: regular walks, games and communication. Destroys without load.
Training
Confident and gentle, without timidity and aggression. A rodent hunter may rush into a hole or onto a road regardless of danger, so a reliable recall signal and supervision are required.
Care
Regular brushing and bathing. Hard wool is trimmed or cut twice a year, and then it is almost not lazy. The smooth coat sheds.
Children
Gentle, but boisterous. Games with children are supervised.
Other animals
The hunting instinct is strong, so rodents and small animals are prey. Gets along with dogs during socialization.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
Medium-high rating: clever, but the hunting zeal gets in the way.
Zooaggression
Medium-high rating: gets along with dogs when socialized, but rodents are prey.
Health and reproductive risks
In the British cohort, the median lifespan of the breed was 13.8 years. Among the described breed risks: dislocation of the patella, hearing impairment, eye diseases; examination of the parents is confirmed with the veterinarian.
Ease of care
Average score: moderate grooming, but the dog needs a lot of activity.
Health
Dislocation of the patella
A dislocation of the patella is often noticeable by short "bounces" on the hind leg during running. The degree is determined by the veterinarian, mild cases are only observed. Excess weight is removed because it increases the load.
Hearing impairment
Hearing impairment: congenital deafness is confirmed by a puppy hearing test. Kennels check hearing.
Eye diseases
Eye diseases: regular examinations by a veterinary ophthalmologist. Squinting, redness, or cloudy corneas require examination, not waiting.
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