Rottweiler vs Jack Russell Terrier
Compare Rottweilers to Jack Russell Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Rottweiler
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
8-11 Years
10-15 Years
Height
22-27 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
85-130 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
Rottweiler
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
100 AD
1819 AD
Rottweiler
Jack Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Rottweiler
Jack Russell Terrier
Rottweiler
Jack Russell Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Rottweiler
Jack Russell Terrier
Energy Level
Low to High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Rottweiler
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Medium
None
Rottweiler
Jack Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Rottweiler
Jack Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Rottweiler
Jack Russell Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Rottweiler
Jack Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
8-11 Years
10-15 Years
Rottweiler
Jack Russell Terrier
Rottweiler
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
Rottweiler
Jack Russell Terrier
