🐶 Jack Russell Terrier
Temperament
Bold, energetic, alert, independent. Jack Russells are famously feisty — they don't back down from larger dogs and are determined hunters of small animals. Loyal but not endlessly cuddly.
Exercise
60–90 minutes of vigorous daily activity. They thrive on agility, terrier racing (terrier-go), flyball and hide-and-seek games. Without enough exercise they dig, bark, escape.
Grooming
Three coat types: smooth (weekly brush), broken (twice a week + occasional hand-strip), and rough (weekly + regular hand-stripping). All are low-maintenance compared to long-coated breeds.
Health
Generally extremely healthy and long-lived (often 15+). Watch for: patellar luxation, lens luxation, deafness in some white-headed lines, Legg-Calvé-Perthes (small breeds).
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🐶 Yorkshire Terrier
Temperament
Confident, brave, affectionate, sometimes feisty. Yorkies often think they're the size of a German Shepherd and will challenge larger dogs. Bond very closely with one person. Can be yappy without training.
Exercise
30–45 minutes a day plus indoor play. Two short walks plus mental work is enough. Yorkies are easy to over-exercise — their joints are tiny.
Grooming
Daily brushing if kept in a long coat. Most owners opt for a "puppy cut" every 6–8 weeks. Hair grows continuously and doesn't shed (good for allergies). Tear staining around eyes is common — wipe daily.
Health
Tracheal collapse (use a harness, never a collar). Patellar luxation. Liver shunts (puppy screen test). Dental disease (small mouths, crowded teeth — daily brushing essential). Hypoglycaemia in young puppies.
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