Jack Russell Terrier
HundKleinGewicht 5–8 kgLebenserwartung 13–16 J.
A fox-digging small steel cannon — boundless energy and long life. Watch knees, inherited eye disease and deafness screening; under-exercised dogs develop behavior problems.
Wesen: Fearless and tireless, smart and stubborn, needs a job
🩺 Typische Krankheiten & Risiken
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Patellar luxation / Legg-Perthes
Hind-limb limping — joints first
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Primary lens luxation
Hereditary eye disease that can cause glaucoma — screen
Beobachten
Hereditary deafness
BAER test available for puppies
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Periodontal disease
Small dense teeth need care
📋 Empfohlene Vorsorge & Frequenz
- #1Knee check (annual)
- #2Eye screening (annual)
- #3Dental check (twice yearly)
🍚 Ernährung
High-energy small-breed food, portioned to activity.
🛁 Tagespflege
Daily exercise plus brain work is mandatory; easy short coat.
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