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I’ve been hearing a lot in the news about Jack Russell Terriers recently, but I had no idea they were so small. Turns out, they’re actually quite small and can come in sizes anywhere from 11 to 20 pounds! So let’s take a more detailed look at the Jack Russell Size…
What is the Size of a Jack Russell?
In case you were wondering, most of the Jack Russell Terrier breeds are typically around 10–14 inches tall and the typical Jack Russell weight is between 11–20 lbs. But not every Jack Russell is this size. The miniature Jack Russell Terrier is usually between 12–18 inches tall and weigh 15–25 lbs.
Remember that there are Different Types of Jack Russell
What separates the two main sizes (Jack Russell and Miniature Jack Russell) is that the compact Jack Russell Terrier is more of a pet while the miniature Jack Russell Terriers are more of a show dog. You can still enjoy the company of your pet even though he’s quite small.
A Miniature Jack Russell Terrier Pup (the smaller of the two) might be easier to take care of, but the…
