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Bully Jack Terrier |
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He is not recognized by the F.C.I. |
Origin |
Great Britain <> Australia -> U.S.A. | |
Translation |
Francis Vandersteen |
A brief presentation of the Bully Jack Terrier |
| The Bully Jack Terrier is a hybrid of a Bull Terrier and a Jack Russell Terrier. It's an excellent companion dog, muscular and robust. Although generally an excellent family dog, the Bully Jack is not recommended for families with very young children. They are gentle and energetic. They love other dogs and people. It requires very little grooming and can be easily trained to a certain degree. Its parent breed, the Bull Terrier, was originally a fighting dog, and the Jack Russell Terrier, its other parent breed, was an adept hunter. The Jack Russell Terrier is incredibly intelligent and highly energetic. |
History of the Bully Jack Terrier |
| The Bully Jack Terrier is a rare hybrid breed. To better understand the hybrid, we need to look at its parent breeds. The Bully Jack Terrier is recognized by the following organizations: Designer Breed Registry and International Designer Canine Registry. |
A little of the Bull Terrier |
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| The Bull Terrier was originally bred as a fighting dog in the 19th century. Most experts believe the Bull Terrier was a cross between a Bulldog and the now extinct white English Terrier. The Bull Terrier was known as a "gladiator" for its skill in the fighting ring. Although the Bull Terrier was a renowned fighting dog, when in the company of humans it was nothing if not courteous to humans. This characteristic prompted the nickname "White Cavalier". General George S. Patton was quite a Bull Terrier fan, his dog Willie following him everywhere. Author John Steinbeck and President Woodrow Wilson were also fans of the breed. A Bull Terrier named Patsy Ann greeted every ship docked in Juneau, Alaska, and was eventually named Juneau's official host. | ||
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| Standard of the Bull Terrier | ||
A little of the Jack Russell Terrier |
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| The Jack Russell Terrier originated in southern England in the mid-to-late 1800s. It was a favorite of hunters who preferred to be on horseback while hunting. It was brought to the United States in the 1930s. Its main purpose was to hunt with other dogs, its job being to flush foxes from their dens so that the larger dogs could hunt them. | ||
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| Standard of the Jack Russell Terrier |
Appearance of the Bully Jack Terrier |
| The Bully Jack Terrier is generally all white with pink skin and black freckles. If a colored Bull Terrier is used as a parent, the Bully Jack Terrier will probably have more color in its coat. Bully Jack Terriers are medium-sized, very muscular dogs. Its ears are folded like those of a Jack Russell. He generally stands 38 centimeters tall at the shoulders. His neck will be broad and his chest deep and broad. It may have shaggy hair like a Jack Russell Terrier. |
Temperament of the Bully Jack Terrier |
| The Bully Jack Terrier is a gentle, loving, intelligent dog that adores its family. They generally get along with other dogs and people, although they should be socialized with children at an early age. They can be stubborn. In fact, when training them, handlers should use a reward system. Otherwise, Bully Jack will ignore most commands you try to teach him. He's charming, but demanding. He will also be very energetic, so daily exercise is a must. He loves to play outside. He's generally a very happy dog. He's also very adaptable. |
Needs and activities of the Bully Jack Terrier |
| The Bull Terrier is a laid-back dog that doesn't require much exercise, however, the Jack Russell Terrier dynamo is rarely stationary. You can expect the Bully Jack to be a mix of both. The Bully Jack Terrier is an excellent companion for walks or jogging. He's very curious and will chase small animals, so a fenced yard is a must if you want him to exercise outdoors without you. When you're at the dog park or jogging with your Bully Jack, always keep him on a leash. Don't forget that Bully Jacks can be difficult to train, so much so that some experts recommend obedience school. |
Maintenance of the Bully Jack Terrier |
| The Bully Jack Terrier requires little or no maintenance, so it's a perfect dog for those who don't want to or can't spend a lot of time grooming a dog. He sheds a little, so brush him two or three times a week during shedding season. Because it tends to shed, it cannot be considered hypoallergenic. You should brush your Bully Jack Terrier's teeth at least three times a week, however, if you want to prevent gum disease, brush the dog's teeth every day. Trim your dog's nails every two weeks, making the grooming regime a bonding time for you and your Bully Jack Terrier, so he learns to expect it. |
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