Jack Highland Terrier Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Jack Highland Terrier is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Cheerful

Jack Highland Terrier dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Jack Highland Terrier. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

West Highland White Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Unknown

Brown

Black

White
Black

The coat of a Jack Highland Terrier falls in the medium length category.

Straight

A Jack Highland Terrier 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.

Jack Highland Terriers are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Jack Highland Terrier breed is commonly healthy with low vet costs, regular check-ups may not be as necessary but it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Seborrhea
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (Lion Jaw)

Deafness
Pulmonic Stenosis
Cataracts
Urolithiasis
Lens Luxation
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Ichthyosis
Shaker Dog Syndrome
Persistent Pupillary Membranes (PPM)
Cerebellar Abiotrophy (Ataxia)
Leukodystrophies
Myasthenia Gravis
Atrophy
Chronic Hepatitis
Epidermodysplasia
Mellitus
Pyruvate Kinase (PK) Deficiency

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Ear Examination
Eye Examinations
Other Radiographic Imaging
Variety of Blood Testing Modules
Dental Examinations

Jack Highland Terrier have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

Jack Highland Terriers dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Walking, Napping, Running, Fetch, Long walks

Jack Highland Terriers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Jack Highland Terrier, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Jack Highland Terriers usually need at least 80 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Jack Highland Terrier is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Jack Highland 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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 13-21 pound (6 - 10 kg) Jack Highland Terrier feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Jack Highland Terrier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Jack Highland Terrier is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

It's not recommended to keep the Jack Highland Terrier in an apartment, but this breed make good apartment dogs as long as they get to spend a good amount of time outside of the apartment. Jack Highland Terriers living in apartments will need plenty of physical exercise and stimulation throughout the day to remain happy and well-behaved.

Jack Highland Terriers are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Jack Highland Terriers are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Jack Highland Terriers are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Jack Highland Terriers are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

Jack Highland Terriers are known to be highly playful dog. So if you're not up for all that, think about adopting a slightly older Jack Highland Terrier for a mellower experience.

Jack Highland Terrier dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.