Jack Russell Terrier
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Your Jack Russell Terrier’s Personalised Genetic Information Book
Personalised Genetic Vet Care is a program using the latest genetic information to personalise your pet’s
health care.
Your Jack Russell Terrier’s personalised genetic information book forms the basis of your pet’s health
care and general wellness program. A summary of the book contents is provided below:
Chapter 1: Ancestral genetics (3 pages)
General Breed Description:
The Jack Russell Terrier, also known as the Jack Russell or JRT is a small terrier with a broad type due to
its working history and nature. They are sturdy, tough little dogs standing 25-38cm tall at the withers and
weighing between 6-8kg.
History:
The Jack Russell originated in England in the nineteenth century, where it was bred for fox hunting. It has
a similar history to the modern fox terrier, having many similar ancestors. The breed is named after the
Reverend John (Jack) Russell...
Breed Temperament and Behaviour:
Jack Russells are typically tenacious, athletic and intelligent. The breed h as changed little in the last 200
years. They have a huge amount of energy for their size and can become destructive and even aggressive
if not properly socialized and trained…
Requirements/Needs:
Even though they are small dogs, Jack Russells are not recommended for small units or apartments.
They are very active at all times and so need a decent and well-fenced yard to run in...
Best Suited for:
Energetic singles, young couples or families with older children are best suited to Jack Russells...
Chapter 2: Genetic Disease (7 pages)
This section contains a detailed description of the 10 most significant diseases particularly common to the
Jack Russell. Information includes screening for, diagnosis and treatment of these conditions.
Cataract (Cloudiness of the Lens of the Eye)
This typically inherited disease causes cloudiness in the lens of the eye. The cloudiness may be located in
the centre of the lens, or towards the front or the back of the lens. Inherited cataract is almost always bilateral (that is, in both eyes). Jack Russells may develop juvenile or adult onset cataracts...
Primary Lens Luxation
Primary lens luxation appears to occur more commonly in the Jack Russell than in the general dog population. It involves the lens being in an abnormal position inside the eye. Signs of this condition include eye
redness, the cornea being cloudy, and a painful eye…
Chapter 3: Caring for your puppy (3 pages)
This chapter provides you with a lifetime personalised wellness program for your Jack Russell with a recommended vet visit schedule by age. Your vet can work through this schedule with you to create the most
appropriate preventative and protective approach specifically for your Jack Russell…
Chapter 4: Behaviour and training (4 pages)
Dogs are very social animals, and your Jack Russell puppy needs to be indoors with the family from the start.
There is no such thing as a “good outdoor dog”. Jack Russell puppies need to learn how to behave around
different animals and people from a young age. This is called socialisation, and it is essential to pre- vent
your puppy growing up to have problems with nervousness and aggression…
Chapter 5: Games (8 pages)
Just like us, puppies and dogs will get bored doing the same thing every day. You will soon learn that there
are certain types of games that your dog enjoys more than others – for example, terriers often love to dig,
while collies and working dogs will run all day…
Chapter 6: Nutrition (11 pages)
Good nutrition is essential for your dog to have a healthy, happy life. It is critical that your Jack Russell receives the correct amounts of energy, protein, fatty acids, carbohydrates and trace minerals and nutrients
for growth as well as maintenance of a healthy body and brain. Nutrition is also vital to a dog’s ability to
think clearly, as thinking requires mental energy and the correct amino acid balance for the maintenance of
normal brain chemistry...
Chapter 7: Dental health (1 page)
You may have heard some advice about keeping your dog’s teeth clean. Many people have many different
opinions on this topic. The best way to care for your Jack Russell’s teeth and oral health is to manually clean
his teeth. This is not as weird as it sounds, and if you start when your puppy is young, is generally not hard
to do...
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