Alert
Courageous
Independent
Cheerful
Energetic
Stubborn

Playful
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Social
Elegant
Hard working
Herding

Jack Russell Terriers shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Coshelties are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Jack Russell Terriers make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Coshelties aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

England

United States

Terrier

Shetland Sheepdog, Collie

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Irish Kennel Club
Club Espanol De Terriers
Jack Russell Terrier Club Of America

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Unknown

2001

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White

Black
Brown
White
Red
Blue
Pied

Jack Russell Terriers are known for their coat length.

Coshelties have longer coats compared to most dogs.

A Jack Russell Terrier can have a litter of 13-16 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Cosheltie can have a litter of 4-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Subaortic Stenosis
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Canine Cushing’s Disease

Deafness
Von Willebrand's Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

Epilepsy
vonWillebrand’s Disease
Cerebellar Ataxia

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia

Dna For Vwd
CERF
Physical Examination
Eye examination
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Ultrasound
Urinalysis
Blood Tests

Jack Russell Terriers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Coshelties' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Jack Russell Terrier has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Cosheltie has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Jack Russell Terriers need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Coshelties need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Jack Russell Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Coshelties have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Jack Russell Terrier dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Coshelties bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

The Jack Russell Terrier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Coshelties have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Jack Russell Terrier should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Cosheltie should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Jack Russell Terrier is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Cosheltie is highly intelligent and very trainable.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

The Jack Russell Terrier is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Coshelties are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Jack Russell Terriers have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Coshelties make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Jack Russell Terriers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Coshelties are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Jack Russell Terriers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Coshelties are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Jack Russell Terriers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Coshelties are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.