Parson Russell Terrier Puppies and Dogs

Fast Facts & Guide to Parson Russell Terrier Puppies and Dogs

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to Parson Russell Terrier Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the Parson Russell Terrier.

Parson Russell Terrier Guide and Fact File

Height: The average height of a Parson Russell Terrier is 13-14 inches

Weight: The average weight of a Parson Russell Terrier is 13-17 pounds

Size of Dog: The Parson Russell Terrier is a small sized breed of dog

Breed Type and Dog Group: The Parson Russell Terrier belongs to the Terrier Group of Dogs

Country of Origin of the Breed: The Parson Russell Terrier was bred in England, Great Britain

Exercise Needs: The Parson Russell Terrier requires regular exercise and activity

Coat Type: The Parson Russell Terrier has a smooth or broken coat, short and harsh hair

Shedding hairs: The Parson Russell Terrier is a minimal shedder

Grooming needs: The Parson Russell Terrier requires minimal grooming

Training a Parson Russell Terrier (Trainability): The Parson Russell Terrier is trainable

Other Names of Parson Russell Terrier: Parson Jack Russell Terrier

Parson Russell Terrier Lifespan - This dog lives for approximately 15 years

Number of puppies per litter: The average litter size for the Parson Russell Terrier is 4-8 pups

Temperament / Behaviour: Courageous, Alert, Enthusiastic, Eager, Dedicated & Faithful

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our Parson Russell Terrier puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female Parson Russell Terrier dog names, illness and health problems.

Summary of Parson Russell Terrier Puppies and Dogs

Parson Russell Terrier puppies and dogs are alert and lively. This breed is small in size but slightly bigger than the Jack Russell Terrier, however, they share many of the same personality traits. The Parson Russell Terrier is very confident and fearless and always appears eager and bright. It's an energetic breed that requires regular daily exercise and activity to keep it both mentally and physically satisfied, as well as helping to maintain its health. Puppies and dogs from this breed generally have sweet temperaments and show their owners plenty of love and affectionate, however, the Parson Russell Terrier should always be obedience trained and socialized from an early age and introduced to unfamiliar people. Adult dogs that have been trained properly should show good signs of behavior. It is important that children are shown how to treat this breed of puppy or dog properly.

Choosing Parson Russell Terrier Puppies and Dogs as Pets

Parson Russell Terrier puppies grow into small sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a Parson Russell Terrier puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder who will provide relevant health documentation to support the health history of any puppy that you might be thinking about buying. This particular breed of puppy and dog is usually very healthy and tends to live to a good life of around 15 year or more, which is a fair bit higher than some other breeds. There are two types of coat for the Parson Russell Terrier which are - smooth or broken. Whatever the type of coat, both are minimal shedders and require just a small amount of grooming once per week or fortnight, and bathing only as necessary, for example if your dog or puppy becomes dirty of smelly.

Parson Russell Terrier Puppies and Dogs