Jack Russell Terrier vs American Hairless Terrier
Compare Jack Russell Terrier and American Hairless Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Jack Russell Terrier
VS
American Hairless Terrier
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Jack Russell Terrier
American Hairless Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
3 – Terriers
Height
25 – 30 cm
31 – 41 cm
Weight
5 – 6 kg
3 – 12 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 16 years
14 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
2/5
1/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking Level
5/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Jack Russell Terrier
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Easy to Train
Tiny
American Hairless Terrier
Low Grooming
Small
Summary
About Jack Russell Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier: small, sturdy, energetic fox-hunting terrier with bold, intelligent nature. Needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise plus mental work. Predominantly white, three coat types, strong digging and prey drive. Affectionate with family but demanding and unsuited to very sedentary homes.
About American Hairless Terrier
Small, lively terrier available in hairless and coated forms, usually 25–46 cm and 5–12 kg. Very people-focused, indoor-oriented, and low-shedding, often suiting allergy-prone owners. Needs moderate daily exercise, mental stimulation, skin protection, and consistent, positive training.
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