Parson Russell Terrier
Terrier Group
AKC RecognizedBest for active homes
📏 Size
Small
⚖️ Weight
6 - 8 kg
🌍 Origin
England
🐕 Shedding
Low
✂️ Grooming
Every few weeks
Energy Level
very high
Exercise: 1.5–2+ hrs a day
A guide for a healthy adult. Puppies, older dogs and flat-faced breeds in the heat need less.
Good to know
- Fox hunter: bred in England to run with foxhounds and follow foxes underground, they have a strong prey drive and love to dig.
- High energy: they need an active owner and daily outlets, and won't be content to lie in a corner for long.
- Keep them leashed: the urge to chase can be irresistible, so on-leash outings or a secure fence are a must.
- Two coat types: smooth or broken (rough), both need regular brushing, and rough coats also need plucking or clipping.
- Independent thinkers: they were bred to solve problems on their own, so training needs consistency, patience, fun and a sense of humor.
Getting out with a Parson Russell Terrier
Bred to keep going: they need plenty of exercise every day, like long trail walks, hikes and off-leash play where it's allowed.
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