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Terriersmall🌍 Englandfox-hunting terrier and earthdog
Parson Russell Terrier
Alert, lively, confident, intelligent
Popularity
739
Longer-legged Russell bred for fox hunting; keen, quick, and needs real exercise.
Lifespan
13–15 years
Coat
dense, hard, weather-resistant; smooth, broken, or rough coat
Colors
white with black or tan markings
Male height
13–14 in
Female height
13–14 in
Male weight
13–17 lb
Female weight
13–17 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
5
Trainability
4
Playfulness
5
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
5
Barking
4
Household fit
Kid friendly
3
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
1
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
2
Grooming
2
Drooling
1
Coat length
2
Exercise needs
5
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
3
