Jack Russell Terrier vs Parson Russell Terrier
Compare Jack Russell Terriers to Parson Russell Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Jack Russell Terrier
Parson Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Maybe
Maybe
Lifespan
10-15 Years
13-15 Years
Height
10-15 Inches
13-14 Inches
Weight
13-17 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
Jack Russell Terrier
Parson Russell Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1819 AD
1900 AD
Jack Russell Terrier
Parson Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Unspecified
Family Friendly
Unspecified
Child Friendly
Unspecified
Pet Friendly
Unspecified
Stranger Friendly
Unspecified
Jack Russell Terrier
Parson Russell Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Parson Russell Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Jack Russell Terrier
Parson Russell Terrier
Energy Level
Very High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Jack Russell Terrier
Parson Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Jack Russell Terrier
Parson Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Jack Russell Terrier
Parson Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Jack Russell Terrier
Parson Russell Terrier
Aggression
Unspecified
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Jack Russell Terrier
Parson Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
13-15 Years
Jack Russell Terrier
Parson Russell Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Parson Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short
Jack Russell Terrier
Parson Russell Terrier
