“Jack Russells are intelligent but they’re also strong-willed, which can make training a little more challenging,” says Dr Godfrey. “Make sure that you have a high value toy or treat to motivate them ...

The Jack Russell’s character, coloring, flexibility, and intelligence were all traits that lent to this dog’s superiority as a hunting companion. As this new dog breed spread from 1819 onward ...

These dogs were bred for fox-hunting in the early 19th Century, originally by a vicar called Jack Russell – hence their name. As energetic dogs, Jack Russells have long proven popular thanks to ...