Many dog lovers have gravitated towards the
breed for its friendly, curious personality and diminutive size.
Although a popular pet and excellent companion, it pays to do your
research the Jack Russell and know what want and what to expect
from them. There is a misconception among the general public
thanks to movies and TV that the Jack Russell is a quiet helper
and lap dog that will relax with you after a long day. The traits
and characteristics are something that has been purposely created
and highly desirable to the generations of breeders who have cared
for the Jack Russell. Above all they prize this dog for being
fearless, intelligent and alert. A dog that is truly ready to face
the world head-on without a second thought. If you use a Jack
Russell as a lap dog you will end up with a very unhappy dog that
will likely destroy your house.The
dog portrayed in films is an example of a highly trained
professional working dog that has been trained to behave a certain
way on camera. He is an actor. This depiction does not in any way
represent the behavior of the real life Jack Russell in a family
setting. Just because the dog is small does not make it a lap dog.
He may enjoy lying on your lap from time to time, when the mood
strikes him, but that will only be a very small percentage of the
time. At any second something could gain the the attention of your
Jack and it will bound out of your lap and be on its way. A shadow
going across the wall or the movement of a curtain can have your
Jack flying through the air on the way to its next adventure.
