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Jack Russells Trivia Quiz

The best of terriers - once you let them into your life & home... well they wreck both, but you'll never be happier than in the midst of the chaos and destruction.

A multiple-choice quiz by gabbatoir. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
gabbatoir

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
218,216

Updated
Oct 22 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3403

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Jack Russells were first bred in what country? Hint

Scotland

France

England

Australia

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Question 2 of 10

2. What best describes the temperament of a Jack Russell? Hint

Loyal, energetic, need to be shown who's boss, a friend to all

Aggressive, possessive, need a firm hand, one-person dog

Placid, timid, need to be coaxed out of their shell, shy

Disobedient, not very bright, submissive, untrainable

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of John Russell's first terrier - the originator of the breed? Hint

Molly

Trump

Gaffer

Bobby

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Question 4 of 10

4. What were Jack Russells originally bred for? Hint

Guard dog

Catching rodents

Fox hunting

Companionship

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Question 5 of 10

5. Left unattended, what is a Jack Russell's favourite activity? Hint

Chasing other animals

Patrolling territory

Sleeping

Chewing on bones

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Question 6 of 10

6. What obedience, show or training activity is the Jack Russell best suited for? Hint

Parading around the ring in a stately manner

Table show, just loves to be looked at

Agility, the trickier the better

Mainly obedience, will respond to handler's subtlest movements

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is usually the best companion for a Jack Russell? Hint

Another Jack - they'll wear everyone else out

Another dog of any breed

A cat

A human being

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the profession of the original Jack (John) Russell who started the breed? Hint

Gentleman with private means

Farmer

Clergyman

Ratcatcher

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the Jack Russell's most obvious feature (apart from size) Hint

Pointed ears

Flat nose

Floppy ears

Folded ears

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these is commonly said of the Jack Russell? Hint

They rely on their smallness and cuteness to charm people

They are small dogs who think and act like large dogs

Their working dog traits have been completely bred out

They are the very best choice of companion for the elderly

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Jack Russells were first bred in what country?

Answer: England

Almost all terriers originate in the United Kingdom, though some of the newer breeds have developed elsewhere.

2. What best describes the temperament of a Jack Russell?

Answer: Loyal, energetic, need to be shown who's boss, a friend to all

Flat out and still moving - they do sleep from time to time.

3. What was the name of John Russell's first terrier - the originator of the breed?

Answer: Trump

Referred to by the Jack Russell Terrier Club of America as the "immortal Trump". Russell was extremely protective of his breed and was determined that their working dog traits were never to be bred out. Jack Russells are much closer to their early ancestors than most breeds today.

4. What were Jack Russells originally bred for?

Answer: Fox hunting

Most people think 'catching rodents' but they were bred to work alongside beagles & foxies.

5. Left unattended, what is a Jack Russell's favourite activity?

Answer: Chasing other animals

And they will chase anything, any time, any size, any species.

6. What obedience, show or training activity is the Jack Russell best suited for?

Answer: Agility, the trickier the better

They're not border collies and never win dog of the month at basic obedience - but they do come into their own when the obstacle course is set up.

7. What is usually the best companion for a Jack Russell?

Answer: Another Jack - they'll wear everyone else out

Generally speaking, anything will do, as long as its resilent, and they just love being with people but another Jack is probably the best choice - but not one of the same sex. As with all breeds, some individual dogs are better socialisers than others.

8. What was the profession of the original Jack (John) Russell who started the breed?

Answer: Clergyman

The story goes that the Rev John Russell was looking for a terrier to complement his other fox hunting dogs, met a farmer with an interesting (and right size) bitch, bought her and the rest, as they say, is history.

9. What is the Jack Russell's most obvious feature (apart from size)

Answer: Folded ears

Folded ears are a MUST - if they don't have them, they don't qualify at shows, but as they're working dogs and much better suited to the more complex doggie activities, who'd want to show them in the first place?

10. Which of these is commonly said of the Jack Russell?

Answer: They are small dogs who think and act like large dogs

If you ever let it slip that your Jack is a small dog, they will tell you that it is an optical illusion, a trick of the light... And don't give one to your 80 year old Gran unless she's taken up jogging.

Source: Author gabbatoir

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