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](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/jack-russell-terrier-dog-eyes.jpg)
#2 And they never want to play with you.
![Jack russell begging face with its ball](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/jack-russell-terrier-pup-play.jpg)
#3 Or make friends with any other animal.
![Jack russell with a horse](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/jack-russell-terrier-dog-horse.jpg)
#4 They really don’t like playing with tennis balls.
![Jack russell with a ball in its mouth](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/jack-russell-terrier-dog-tennis-ball.jpg)
#5 And did you know that they’re terrible actors?
![Jack russell dog with a shock face in a blanket](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/jack-russell-terrier-dog-eyes-fun.jpg)
#6 They hate snuggles in bed with you.
![Jack russell terrier sleeping on its owner's lap in the car](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/jack-russell-terrier-dog-nap.jpg)
#7 And sleeping in general.
![Jack russell puppy sleeping on the sofa](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/jack-russell-terrier-dog-sleep.jpg)
#8 Watch out – they can jump up very high and attack you!
![Jack russell terrier jumping](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/jack-russell-terrier-dogs-jump.jpg)
#9 Jack Russell’s hate trying new things.
![Jack russell terrier skateboarding](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/jack-russell-terrier-dog-skateboarding.jpg)
#10 They hate hanging out with fellow Jack Russell’s.
![three Jack russell sharing one twig on its mouth](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/jack-russell-terrier-dogs-stick.jpg)
#11 They never ask for cuddles, they’re not interested.
![Jack russell puppies snuggled up together](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/jack-russell-terrier-dog-cuddle.jpg)
#12 They particularly despise belly rubs.
![Jack russell ready for belly rub](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/jack-russell-terrier-dog-belly.jpg)