Jack Russell TerriersThe ideal male should be 14 inches at the shoulder. The ideal adult female dog should be 13 inches at the shoulder. The appearance of the Jack Russell Terrier is very similar to that of the Chinese Pastoral Dog, and it is difficult for people who have never known Jack Russell Terrier to distinguish him as a breed dog. So in order to better identify it, we must know the corresponding morphological characteristics of the pet dog.

Jack Russell Terrier

Head

Warm, forthright, energetic and intelligent.

Eyes are almond shaped, dark, medium in size and not prominent. Eye circles are dark.

Button ears, flat on the skull, fairly wide between the ears, tapering towards the eyes. The stop is well-defined but not prominent. The upper and lower jaws are perfect and very powerful.

The nose is black and well pigmented.

The teeth are large and close together in a perfect scissors bite.

Body

The neck is clean and muscular, slightly arched, of moderate length, gradually widening towards the shoulders. The topline is strong and straight, with a slightly arched loin.

BODY—Length is proportional to height at withers, approximately square, well-proportioned. Chest narrow and of medium depth, strong, not heavy, supple and compact. Ribs are healthy, not deep enough to reach the elbows. The tail is set high.

Limbs

.Shoulders long and sloping, well integrated into the back. The feet are round, cat-like, very compact, with thick and hard pads. The toes are moderately arched, not turned in or out.

The hindquarters are strong and muscular, smooth, well boned, well angled at the hind knees, and the hocks are close to the ground and perpendicular to each other to provide propulsion in action. The paws are the same as the forelimbs.

The flat coat is coarse and weather resistant. Flat but strong, bushy, well-haired, not bare on the belly and under the thighs. The shag is coarse and resistant to harsh weather. The undercoat is short and dense, and the thick, straight coat tightly wraps the body and legs.

Except for the eyebrows and beard, the entire outline is clear. The abdomen and under the thighs are not exposed. Color white with black or brown markings, or a combination of all three.

Bathing knowledge

Dogs' fur tends to get dirty and needs to be bathed regularly. Usually once a week in summer and once every two weeks in winter, when it is a little dirty, just wipe it with a damp towel. Use warm water for bathing, do not use cold water, use pet shampoo, do not use human shampoo, soap, wash clean, clean spirit. Use cotton pads to plug your ears when bathing to prevent water from entering your ears and causing inflammation of the ear canal. Mix the shampoo in the water, and then put the dog in the water for a bath. After bathing, use a dry towel to absorb the moisture on the coat, and then blow dry with an electric blower while combing. Do not let it dry in the sun or naturally, which can easily make the dog sick. Pay attention to drying the bottom hair, focusing on the neck, armpit, groin, and between the fingers of the limbs, otherwise it is prone to skin diseases.

Before we understand the necessity of bathing a dog, let's first understand the skin structure and physiological characteristics of a dog. The dog's skin is less resistant to external stimuli than humans. The human skin epidermis has 10 -15 layers, PH5.5 (slightly acidic), with sweat glands, while dog skin epidermis has only 3-5 layers, PH7.5 (neutral), short skin metabolism cycle, no sweat glands. These determine that the best human shampoo is not suitable for dogs. Too frequent bathing, incomplete drying, sebaceous glands are easily damaged, the coat is rough and dull, and it is easy to suffer from skin diseases. Some owners are especially hygienic and bathe their dogs several times a day or week, which is obviously not right. In addition, the dog's lips and facial hygiene can not be ignored, wash with a towel after eating. Cleaning of the anus and urethra area should not be forgotten either.