History of origin
The first representatives of the breed were bred at the end of the 19th century by a priest named John Russell. The selective work he carried out was aimed at creating dogs that could be used for burrow hunting of small predators and extermination of rodents.
Interesting! Most owners of hunting dogs did not have the habit of washing their pets after every trip to the forest. Thanks to the efforts of the priest, the breed he bred had a type of wool that could clean itself.
Some researchers suggest that the Broken branch appeared precisely thanks to breeders who did not pay too much attention to the appearance of their dogs. Slightly unkempt and shaggy Jack Russells produced offspring similar to themselves, which helped the new gene to become firmly established in the DNA structure of the breed.
Important! At exhibitions, Brokens, as well as the long-haired type, began to be exhibited much later than terriers with a standard appearance.
Wirehaired Jack Russell Terrier
This type of coat is sometimes also called longhaired. If you have such a terrier, then you need to take a responsible approach to care issues. “Gestures” look attractive, they have clearly growing eyebrows and a beard, but they often shed. You can make it easier for your dog to shed, and for yourself to clean your apartment, if you trim the hair in a timely manner.
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Jack Russells are accustomed to trimming from 3-4 months. If you do not have experience, then it is better to entrust your pet to an experienced groomer who will perform trimming and also provide a whole list of coat care services:
- the washing up,
- combing,
- haircut,
- treatment with cosmetics for skin and wool.
The procedure should be carried out once every three months, the rest of the time it is enough to comb the dog regularly.
Exterior
Translated from a foreign language, brocken means “broken.” This is what every hair on these dogs' coats looks like. The fur is covered with many kinks, but they do not bristle and fit tightly to the terrier’s body.
Important! The Broken Jack Russell Terrier does not boast bushy eyebrows or an elegant beard. Even if something similar appears on the puppy’s face, an adult Brocken’s mustache and eyebrows will not be very pronounced.
Otherwise, the height, weight, color and other features of the appearance of the Brocken are the same as other Russell Terriers. In the species with low legs, the body format resembles a rectangle; in the species with short legs, it is stretched in length.
Smooth-haired
Smooth-haired Russells have relatively soft coats. It is smooth and fits tightly to the body. If such a dog lives in the yard, he sheds twice a year and lasts about a month.
With apartment maintenance, it lasts almost the entire year. Without proper care, this can clog up your apartment. To avoid this, such dogs need to be brushed daily with a brush with rubber teeth or a massage glove.
Trimming is not used for smooth-haired Russells - their hair is too short to be plucked by hand. Instead, a stripping procedure is carried out, that is, combing out using a furminator (a special dog comb in the form of a rake). It removes not only dead hair, but also undercoat. You should choose a model marked S (that is, small - for small breeds) and short hair (for short-haired ones). When kept at a yard, springing is necessary once every 2–3 months, when kept at home – 1–2 times a month.
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Features of care
The first thing that owners of Broken Jack Russell Terrier puppies need to understand is that the dog does not need to wash its fur without visible and obvious reasons. After walking on dirty off-road areas, it is better to wipe a dirty pet with a damp towel.
Important! You cannot cut a brocken, neither with scissors nor with a clipper. What dogs with this type of coat need is trimming, which must be learned from an early age.
The Brocken Russell Terrier sheds much less and less frequently than the smooth-haired type. This is what makes them increasingly popular among people living in apartments.
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Grooming
The Russell's coat is capable of self-cleaning, so he does not need frequent bathing - on the contrary, it dries out the skin and coat, causing it to become dull. In addition, this provokes the appearance of dandruff. Bathing is required approximately once a month with a special dog shampoo. It should have a neutral pH, without a pungent odor or drying components. Before bathing, cover your pet's ears with cotton pads to prevent water from getting into them. After going outside, the dog just needs to wash his paws. In slushy weather, you can use overalls.
What problems might arise?
First of all, there may be a mess in the house, but if you prepare in advance for the arrival of an important guest - a puppy, you will avoid many problems. According to the recommendations of experienced breeders, you need to raise the curtains up. Because the “little monkey” will start to rattle them until a sieve appears in them.
Also, tidy up everything small so that the dog does not swallow objects, wires and carpets, so that during toilet training they do not become the same toilet. Take care of the floors, figure out how to cover them to prevent them from slipping, because the jack moves very quickly around the apartment and can dislocate his joint.
This puppy is not one of the shy ones and will soon adapt to its new home, but it needs supervision. We hope you have already prepared a place where Jack will spend his holidays and, in case of misconduct, serve his sentence... this could be a house, a bed or even a cage. If you stop at the third, take care of the spaciousness of the enclosure.
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An aviary is needed so that Jack, due to his energy and curiosity, does not spoil expensive things. There have been, and still are, cases of Jack Russell literally gnawing concrete corners. How does he do this, you ask? It’s just that Jack has sharp and strong teeth, and when they change, they itch a lot.
In order to protect their corners, closets and the entire apartment, some breeders believe that it is better to install an enclosure right away; others believe that this is discrimination against the dog. If you have already decided to have a pet, you need to educate it, and not put it in a cage, and in this case you will have to forgive the tomboy, and subsequently make repairs.
Jack Russell – Broken (or Broken) and Rough
The Wirehaired Russell Terrier family is divided into:
- Brocken. This is a breed with rather hard and coarse hair, tightly pressed to the body. Despite the fact that their coat is not as long as that of the Wirehaired Terrier, it requires no less care. If you trim every three months and brush regularly, you can forget what shedding is.
- Raf. Unlike Brokens, the Rough's curly coat lags behind the body, which makes the dog shaggy and very funny. However, after trimming, such a terrier is almost indistinguishable from a smooth-haired one. Wavy hair, growing to a certain length, dies, becomes yellowish, and the dog looks unkempt.
Grooming your Jack Russell Terrier is another way to enhance your pet's appearance. Just like with trimming, if you have no experience, it is better to trust a specialist. You can perform both procedures yourself in 2-3 approaches, the main thing is to take your time and learn to see what kind of dog should become upon completion of the work. The undercoat should be even, some manipulations are carried out with a clipper.
There are several simple tricks, the use of which after bathing will improve your friend's image :
- purchase scissors with safe, rounded tips to carefully trim the fur in the groin folds;
- pay attention to the tail: overgrown fringes and the tassel should be cut off;
- thinning scissors will help preserve the beauty of the neck and remove sloppy hair in the lower part;
- After bathing, it is better to dry the animal with a towel rather than a hairdryer. Not only can you scare your dog, but it can also cause severe drying of the skin, which should be avoided;
- When choosing a Furminator, consider the type of animal's coat: LongHair is for long-haired animals, and ShortHair is for smooth-haired ones.
So, we looked at the types of coat of Jack Russell Terrier dogs and the basic principles of caring for them . We are sure that our tips will help you in caring for your pet, and your short-haired pet will be healthy and cheerful!
I have wanted such a dog for a long time, for 10-12 years, but I didn’t dare to have one in my apartment. The first reason was that apartments for dogs are torture; the dog needs freedom and space. The second reason is lack of time. A year ago I moved to a country house and got Russell. Wool is everywhere in the house and no matter how you comb it or what you feed your dog, wool is your companion until the last days of your dog’s life. So you don’t have to choose here, either you accept it and adore your dog, or don’t get a dog. And if we compare a dog that lives in a private house and in an apartment, then one thing can be said: the dog in the house is more physically developed. When I come to the city with her, I see “poor” Russells in the park who are always led on a leash and you can immediately see their lack of properly developed muscles. These dogs need room to roam and not just be walked on a leash. So, before getting such a dog, think more than once; an apartment is not the place for such a breed.
Ours lives in an apartment, is cheerful and cheerful, all muscles are developed, as he is very well-mannered and walks without a leash.
I really wanted a smooth-haired dog. They warned that it would shed. Still insisted on smooth-haired. Now the whole apartment, clothes, bed are covered in small, corrosive white fluff, which is almost impossible to get rid of. I run around with a vacuum cleaner almost every day! We bought a brush, we comb it outside, but it doesn’t help for long... Just guarding! The dog tries to jump on the bed in the middle of the night, so I’m sure that our bed is also full of this stuff. A friend has already built an invisible “Chinese wall” between us, which the dog is strictly forbidden to cross (from my side, of course). So he is trying to isolate himself from the upcoming wool intervention. Please share your experience on how you get out of this situation. Maybe you know how this can be regulated?
I really wanted a smooth-haired dog. They warned that it would shed. Still insisted on smooth-haired. Now the whole apartment, clothes, bed are covered in small, corrosive white fluff, which is almost impossible to get rid of. I run around with a vacuum cleaner almost every day! We bought a brush, we comb it outside, but it doesn’t help for long... Just guarding! The dog tries to jump on the bed in the middle of the night, so I’m sure that our bed is also full of this stuff. A friend has already built an invisible “Chinese wall” between us, which the dog is strictly forbidden to cross (from my side, of course). So he is trying to isolate himself from the upcoming wool intervention. Please share your experience on how to overcome this situation. Maybe you know how this can be regulated?
if you love your dog, then wool is not a hindrance - most likely you do not have a completely balanced diet - consult with veterinarians - maybe vitamins, maybe change the food, I recommend Vanchase with duck - there are vitamins and microelements - my dog even has glossy hair if you have it on a straight girl, remember - it’s forbidden - all the sausage - it makes them itch and shed
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Julia, your main problem is that you allowed the dog to be with you on the bed, sofa or chair. This means that the fur will always be there. He will not stop shedding, brush him more often. I bought a special mitten and I take it off at least once a day the hair is falling off. Well, a vacuum cleaner is an integral part of daily chores.
I didn't know there were wire-haired Russell Terriers. I really want to get such a dog, but I’m afraid that I don’t have the strength to give the dog as much time as he asks for. After all, most of the time we are all at work. This is a very playful dog that needs to walk and run a lot.
A good dog and friend! If I have the opportunity, I will definitely get one!
