Jack Russell Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog Comparison – Which dog is better Russell Terrier or Scanian Terrier?

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Name	Jack Russell Terrier	Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Origins	England	Denmark Sweden
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	78	300
Reviews	2	1
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Other Names	Russell Terrier, JRT, Jack	Scanian Terrier, Dansk-svensk gårdshund
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2012 as a Terrier breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.
Breed Recognition	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	American Canine Registry American Rare Breed Association America's Pet Registry Federation Cynologique Internationale Foundation Stock Service North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
Price	$700-$1000	$600-$800

Jack Russell Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog General Appearance Comparison

Size	Small	Small
Weight	11-18 pounds (5-8 kg)	15-25 pounds (7-12 kg)
Avg. Weight	14.5 pounds (6.5 kg)	20 pounds (9.5 kg)
Height	8-15 inches (20-38 cm)	Male: 13–15 inches (32–39 cm), Female: 12–15 inches (30–37 cm)
Avg. Height	11.5 inches (29 cm)	Male: 13–15 inches (32–39 cm), Female: 12–15 inches (30–37 cm)

Jack Russell Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog Hair & Care Comparison

Coat	Rough	Shiny Smooth
Colors	Tan White Black	White Brown Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Jack Russell Terrier doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Danish-Swedish Farmdog doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Jack Russell Terriers are heavy shedders.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs shed moderately.

Jack Russell Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog Characteristics Comparison

Temperament	Alert Courageous Independent Cheerful Energetic Stubborn	Alert Intelligent Attentive Lively
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Jack Russell Terrier is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Danish-Swedish Farmdog's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Jack Russell Terriers are quite easy to train.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Jack Russell Terrier is a highly playful breed.	The Danish-Swedish Farmdog is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Jack Russell Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Jack Russell Terriers need for social interaction is average.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	High: The Jack Russell Terrier is a very vocal breed.	Average to high: The Danish-Swedish Farmdog is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Jack Russell Terriers are good watchdogs.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Jack Russell Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Jack Russell Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Danish-Swedish Farmdog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Jack Russell Terriers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Jack Russell Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Jack Russell Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Jack Russell Terriers are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Jack Russell Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Jack Russell Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly	Jack Russell Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Jack Russell Terriers are average friendly dogs towards children.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Jack Russell Terriers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Jack Russell Terriers are dog-friendly dogs.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Jack Russell Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Danish-Swedish Farmdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Jack Russell Terriers are commonly okay with elderly people.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Jack Russell Terriers usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Jack Russell Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Danish-Swedish Farmdogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Yes Jack Russell Terrier breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Danish-Swedish Farmdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Jack Russell Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues	The Jack Russell Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Deafness Glaucoma Legg-perthes Disease Lens Luxation Patellar Luxation	Dental Problems Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation
Life Expectancy	13-16 years	10-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Jack Russell Terriers are high energy dogs.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Jack Russell Terriers need a lot of exercises.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Jack Russell Terriers don't need too much sleep.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Jack Russell Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Danish-Swedish Farmdog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Jack Russell Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Danish-Swedish Farmdog is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Jack Russell Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-8 puppies	3-5 puppies
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