Last Updated on February 19, 2023 by Pets Feed
The Jack-A-Poo is a hybrid dog breed. It emerged as a result of the crossing of Jack Russell Terrier and Poodle breeds. Therefore, although it is small and medium in size, it is mostly small in size. It has many names: Poojack, Jack poo and Jack-A-Poodle etc.
These little balls of energy are well suited for apartment living due to their small to medium size, but only if the owner can take them with them for plenty of exercise. Otherwise, they may prefer to live in a house with room to run around.
| Breed name | Jack-A-Poo |
| Origin | Hybrid |
| Parents | Jack Russell Terrier + Poodle |
| Weight | 5 – 12 kg |
| Height (at the withers) | 24 – 38 cm |
| Life expectancy | 13 – 15 years |
| Size | Small |
Jack-A-Poo photos
Physical characteristics
We have said that they are a mix of many races. For this reason, we can see Jack-A-Poo dogs that are sometimes distinctly different from each other. It is a small and rather small dog. They are generally similar to Jack Terriers.
It has medium length hair. Their feathers can be hard or soft. This is completely changing. It can also be wavy or curly.
His eyes are beady and black. Their ears are slightly erect and their tips are curved. He has a jet-black nose. We can say that he has a beard and bushy eyebrows. The long hairs on the paws and feet may look like they have legs. While their feathers are usually white, they can be of different colors, especially around the ears and eyes.
Size
These dogs usually weigh between 5 and 12 kg and measure between 24 and 38 cm. There is no significant size difference between males and females.
Character and behavior
The most distinctive feature of Jack-A-Poo will be its excited and active nature. This moving structure made him a very good player. They love to play games and can play the game of fetch the ball for hours. As you can see from here, we have a little paw friend who wants many balls.
He is quite good-natured and calm during the rest of his energy, which he throws away by playing games. They are attached to their owners. Therefore, they may be sadly waiting for you after being alone for a long time. Because of this, they can be a little noisy. They don’t hesitate to bark. When they are excited, they also bark during the game. However, this will not be a problem for the apartment.
It should be socialized and trained from a young age. This is because they can sometimes engage in stubborn behaviors and attitudes. Although they are small in stature, they can sometimes be overconfident. It will be very important for the communication between you later on.
They will be good with children, but care should be taken in any case, as their sizes are close to each other. They are loyal, loving and enjoy participating in any activity.
With the children
With other animals
Health
The Jack-A-Poo tends to be a fairly healthy dog. Mixed breeds tend to “bring out” some of the most prominent diseases in purebred lines, with genetics picking out the strongest on either side. Small dogs are also subject to it.
However, it is possible that the Jack-A-Poo inherits health issues from Jack Russell Terriers and Poodles. Most of them are mild, but sometimes they can be serious. The most common problems are:
- Epilepsy
- Hypothyroidism
- Addison’s disease
- Cushing’s disease
- von Willebrand disease
- Eye problems
- Dislocation of the patella
- Hip dysplasia
- Inflation
- Skin diseases
Care
Jack-A-Poo can inherit coats from either Jack Russell or Poodle parents, meaning their coats can be straight, short, coarse, curly or fluffy.
- Comb once a week.
- Trim claws three times a month, keep ears and eyes clean.
- Brush the teeth once a week and bathe the dog as needed.
Exercice
History of the breed
The reason we can’t say anything definite about his origin is because he comes from many mixed races. We can say that it comes from the 1800s England Jack Terrier. Also known as a design dog. In the final form of the breed, the producers worked to show the characteristics of the breeds they bred.
Due to the mixed breed, it was not accepted by the Dog Clubs because its roots were already accepted in the clubs as a breed. The Jack-A-Poo dog breed was accepted into the sportive breed category in 1887.
