Dog
Pronunciation:
sil-kee jak
Breed Description:
The Silky Jack breed of dog is a "designer" or mixed breed that was created by crossing the Silky Terrier with the Jack Russell Terrier. Because of this, a breed type has not been established and the looks and temperament of the dog can greatly change from one puppy to the next. Generally, the Silky Jack will have qualities of both parents. They are a small sized breed of dog with a slightly longer body than they are tall. They usually have a robust look but they have can also have the lean and athletic build of the Jack Russell Terrier. The head is usually slightly flat with a small muzzle and large erect ears, although the ears can be folded forward. The tail is usually medium in length and is commonly docked.
The coat is usually medium in length with a slightly wiry texture and a soft, short undercoat. They can be found in any of the colors of their parent breeds but are commonly found in a white with tan, black or gray markings.
Temperament:
The Silky Jack breed of dog is a designer breed and because of this, their temperament can vary greatly.They are generally a very active breed that is intelligent and outgoing. They can be very friendly, however, some can be suspicious of strangers. The breed often gets into trouble and rarely back down from a challenge but they generally approach life in a cheerful and funny manner. The breed can do okay with children, however, they may be better suited to homes with older children since they can be very active. The breed does well with other dogs, however, they are not recommended for homes with small, non-canine pets since they have a strong prey drive.
Height:
There is no set height for the Silky Jack at this time.
Weight:
There is no set weight for the Silky Jack at this time.
Health Problems:
The Silky Jack breed of dog has no known health problems, however, it is important to read up on both the Silky Terrier and the Jack Russell Terrier to be aware of the health problems your puppy may be at risk for.
Living Conditions:
The Silky Jack breed of dog can do okay in an apartment, however, they are terriers through and through and they may bark, which can cause problems in apartments. If they do have access to a yard, it is important to have a fenced yard since they will run after anything they feel is prey.
Exercise:
The Silky Jack breed of dog is a very active breed of dog and needs between 30 to 45 minutes of exercise each day. The breed should be exercised on leash when they are not in a secure area since they can have a high prey drive and may run off after "prey".
Life Expectancy:
10 to 15 years
Grooming:
The Silky Jack breed of dog can be easy or difficult to groom, depending on the type of coat the puppy has. If it is the Jack Russell Terrier coat, then the dog will only need to be brushed on a weekly basis. If they have the Silky Terrier coat, then daily brushing is recommended. Bathing should be done once every month or two and the ears should be cleaned weekly. Nails should be trimmed once or twice a month.
Origin:
The Silky Jack 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 Silky Jack, it is important to read up on both the Silky Terrier and the Jack Russell Terrier. 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.
