Dog
Pronunciation:
jak-a-poo
Breed Description:
The Jack-A-Poo breed of dog is a small breed that was developed by crossing the Jack Russel Terrier with the Poodle. They are an athletic breed that has a strong, muscular body and a slightly rectangular build. They should be slightly longer than they are tall and their head should be well defined with a wide muzzle. The tail can be long but many owners opt to dock it and the ears are high on the head but hang down the side.
The coat of the Jack-A-Poo is usually medium in length with a slight wave to it, however, it is not uncommon for the breed to have either a short, smooth coat similar to the Jack Russel Terrier or the tight curls of a Poodle. The Jack-A-Poo can be found in any color and they can be marked, spotted, bi-color and tri-color. The more common colors for the Jack-A-Poo are primarily white with markings that are either black, apricot, tan or gray.
Temperament:
The Jack-A-Poo breed of dog is intelligent and independent. This is a breed that loves being with their family but they don't have to be with them all the time. They are usually very playful and funny and are always looking for a good adventure. The Jack-A-Poo is very curious and is usually alert and attentive. They make excellent companions for children but they are not recommended for multi-pet homes since they have a strong prey drive and may suffer from dog aggression.
Height:
The average height of a Jack-A-Poo is between 10 to 15 inches.
Weight:
The average weight of a Jack-A-Poo is between 15 to 20 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Jack-A-Poo breed of dog has no known health problems, however, it is important to read up on both the Poodle and the Jack Russell Terrier to be aware of the health problems your puppy may be at risk for
Living Conditions:
The Jack-A-Poo breed of dog can live in an apartment if they are properly exercised, however, a home with a large fenced yard is better for them. They should not live outdoors and should reside in the home with their family.
Exercise:
The Jack-A-Poo breed of dog is an energetic breed and requires about 30 to 45 minutes of exercise everyday. It is important to keep them on leash when out for a walk since the Jack-A-Poo will run off after anything they feel is interesting.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 16 years
Grooming:
The Jack-A-Poo breed of dog has different grooming needs depending on the type of coat that they have. If they inherit the Jack Russel Terrier coat, then brushing once a week and bathing whenever necessary is fine. The Poodle coat requires regular grooming and they should be bathed every few weeks. The combination coat does require brushing two or three times per week and you may need to hand strip the coat. In addition, bathing should be done every few weeks and you may opt to clip it to make grooming easier.
Origin:
The Jack-A-Poo breed of dog is a designer `hybrid`breed that has become popular over the last decade or so. There is no actual origin for the breed and if you are interested in learning more about the Jack-a-Poo, it is important to read up on both the Jack Russell and the Poodle. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
