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15 Reasons Jack Russells Are The Worst Dogs for First-Time Owners

Published: Feb 27, 2023 by Mary Clark · This post may contain affiliate links

We don't know how to say this, but Jack Russells aren't the dog breed for everyone, especially if you're a first-time dog owner.

Save yourself from dealing with these 15 reasons why Jack Russells are the worst dogs for first-time owners.

#1 One look from them isn’t enough to melt you.

Corgi puppy
so precious!

#2 And they never want to play with you.

Jack russell begging face with its ball
Excuse me, can you throw the ball for me?

#3 Or make friends with any other animal.
Jack russell with a horse
#4 They really don’t like playing with tennis balls.

Jack russell with a ball in its mouth
Packed for vacation!

#5 And did you know that they’re terrible actors?
Jack russell dog with a shock face in a blanket
#6 They hate snuggles in bed with you.
Jack russell terrier sleeping on its owner's lap in the car
#7 And sleeping in general.
Jack russell puppy sleeping on the sofa
#8 Watch out – they can jump up very high and attack you!
Jack russell terrier jumping
#9 Jack Russell’s hate trying new things.

Jack russell terrier skateboarding
Mom's gonna freak out!

#10 They hate hanging out with fellow Jack Russell’s.

three Jack russell sharing one twig on its mouth
Because this twig is heavy... I think...

#11 They never ask for cuddles, they’re not interested.

Jack russell puppies snuggled up together
Snuggled up.

#12 They particularly despise belly rubs.

Jack russell ready for belly rub
tummy tickles, please?

#13 Running around outdoors is no fun.
Jack russell terrier lying on its back with its feet is colored green and a note
#14 It seems Jack Russell’s are never happy.
Jack russell terrier resting on the sofa
#15 So you should really think before you adopt one…

cute Jack russell terrier staring

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