Sheltie vs Jack Russell Terrier
Compare Shelties to Jack Russell Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Sheltie
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-15 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
11-24 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
Sheltie
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1909 AD
1819 AD
Sheltie
Jack Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Sheltie
Jack Russell Terrier
Sheltie
Jack Russell Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Sheltie
Jack Russell Terrier
Energy Level
Medium to High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium
Sheltie
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
Low
Shedding
High to Very High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Sheltie
Jack Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Sheltie
Jack Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Sheltie
Jack Russell Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Sheltie
Jack Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-15 Years
Sheltie
Jack Russell Terrier
Sheltie
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Sheltie
Jack Russell Terrier
