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Border Jack Information & Dog Breed Facts

Collection of all the general dog breed info about Border Jack so you can get to know the breed more.

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Breed Type
What type of dog breed is it?
Cross Breed Border Collie and Jack Russell Terrier mix

Border Jack Size and Weight

Size
Is a Border Jack small, medium or large dog?

How big do Border Jack get?

What is the average size of a Border Jack?

LargeMedium
Weight
How much does the Border Jack weigh? How much should a Border Jack weight? What is the normal weight of a Border Jack? How much does a full-grown Border Jack weight?
Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)
Average Weight
What is the average weight of a Border Jack?
Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height
How tall is the Border Jack? Border Jack height:
Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)
Average Height
What is the average height of a Border Jack?
Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Border Jack Price and Availability

Price
How much does the Border Jack puppy cost? What is the price range of this puppy? What is the average price of a Border Jack in the United States? How much money is a Border Jack?

Where to buy a Border Jack with a good pedigree?

$700-$1000
If you choose to purchase the Border Jack, you should know that the mentioned amount of money is an average of the collected data from breeders’ sites and puppy finder places. If you have a Border Jack for sale, please advertise it on a reliable website to make sure the Border Jack gets to a happy place.
Availability
How easy is it to get a Border Jack? How many Border Jack are there in the world?
Very frequent: The Border Jack is quite easy to get. There is a risk of overbreeding, as it is an extremely popular breed.

Inbreeding is common because of its popularity. A new study suggests that inbreeding contributes to the incidence of disease and health problems.

So be careful, buy from a trustworthy place or kennel and seek the help of an experienced person, a professional, to make the right decision.

Border Jack Trainability and Intelligence

Intelligent Rank
How smart is the Border Jack? Is the Border Jack breed dumb or smart?
Outstanding: Border Jack is one of the brightest dog breeds. They desire to learn tricks and commands often. The limit is your creativity. They understand and memorize new commands in fewer than 5 repetitions. This breed obeys the first command 95% of the time or better.

The Border Jack is one of the best breeds in the dog intelligence ranking.

Trainability
Are Border Jack dogs easy to train? Do they go well on dog training? How hard is it to train a Border Jack?
Border Jack dogs are easy to train. They find out the association between commands and actions quite quickly.
Watchdog Ability
Is Border Jack good as a watchdog? Are they alert at night?
Border Jack dogs are one of the best watchdogs. Their main job is to observe and they're very consistent in their effort. The best vocal cords and sense of hearing belong to them. Usually, they're very territorial and protective about their property, so the Border Jack dogs will alert you if they sense something different.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Do Border Jack dogs have aggressive behavior to protect their home/house/territory? Do they have guarding instincts?
Border Jack dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. This breed doesn't hesitate to protect its territory so the Border Jack can be a good choice if you want an excellent guard dog. Keep calm and the Border Jack will take care of unwanted people or animals.

Border Jack Personality and Temperament

Temperament
What kind of personality does the Border Jack have? What characteristics or traits does the breed have?
StubbornIndependentEnergeticProtectiveAlertCourageousIntelligentResponsiveLoyalTenaciousCheerful
Sensitivity Level
How sensitive are they? Border Jack sensitivity:
Sensitive: Border Jack dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.

This breed's emotional level reflects their owner's feelings and they don't handle punishments well.

Affection Level
How affectionate are they? Is a Border Jack a good family dog?
High: Border Jack dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. They enjoy quality time with their owners despite the activity and are considered great therapy dogs for those in need. This breed responds strongly to their handler's emotions because they bond closely. Their happiness is your happiness.
Social Needs
How much social interaction does the Border Jack need? Border Jack social needs:
Border Jack dogs are a social breed. They enjoy being around people or other animals. This breed doesn't tolerate being left alone.
Impulse to Wander or Roam
How likely is the Border Jack to run away? Does this breed explore or wander a lot? Does Border Jack roam?
The wanderlust potential of the Border Jack is strong enough to escape from home. They have a strong desire for exploring the world. Safer to walk them on a leash unless you teach them how to get back to you on command.
Prey Drive
Do this canine have a strong prey drive? Does Border Jack have high prey drive?
Border Jack dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. Cats or any other small animals might be in danger. It's a natural instinct, doesn't necessarily mean that Border Jack dogs are aggressive. Better to keep this breed on a leash.

Border Jack Activity and Playfulness

Playfulness
How playful is this breed?
The Border Jack is a highly playful breed. Excited barking and sometimes nipping will alert you to play.
Barking
Do Border Jack dogs bark a lot? Are they barkers/noisy? Why does my Border Jack bark?
Average to High: The Border Jack is a vocal breed. Not the best choice if you prefer a quiet breed. They often bark loudly and howl sometimes. They can change their barks depending on their emotional level and what they're trying to say. Different barks could mean the same and the same barks could have different meanings.

Top reasons for barking: protection, alarm, fear, boredom, attention-seeking, greeting, separation anxiety, compulsive barking.

Apartment Friendly
Is Border Jack good as an apartment dog? Can they live in a flat? Can you have a Border Jack in an apartment?
It is not recommended to keep the Border Jack breed in the home. It does best in the garden, but if you do want to keep it indoors, it should be exercised thoroughly with long daily walks, so you can keep the Border Jack indoors by introducing daily routines.

Border Jack Adaptability and Independence

Adaptability
Are they adaptable and easy-going?
Border Jack dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. They don't mind moving from one place to another with their owner.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
How long can a Border Jack be left alone? How long can you leave a Border Jack alone?
Border Jack dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Border Jack Bite Characteristics

Bite Force PSI
Does the Border Jack has a hard bite? What is the bite force of a Border Jack? How much bite force does a Border Jack have? How strong is a Border Jack bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Jack bite force: Ordinary. Bite force Border Jack measurements typically fall within the range of 200 to 400 PSI. The bite force of a Border Jack is considered ordinary when compared to other dog breeds, but it is still quite powerful. This Border Jack bite force PSI can cause bite wounds. Border Jack bite PSI is not something that should be feared if the dog is well-trained and managed. To avoid any issues, it's essential to learn how to train a Border Jack puppy not to bite from an early age.

The Border Jack, and many others, have a fearsome presence because they have significant jaw strength, so it is important not to anger the dog and have it around strangers until it is fully trained.

However, they are usually quite calm and good companions, they work well in families and are easy to care for.

In conclusion, while the Border Jack bite force is certainly an interesting aspect of the breed, it is important not to let it overshadow the many other reasons why these dogs are so loved and respected. With proper training and socialization, a Border Jack can be a loyal and protective companion for your family.

Biting Potential
Do Border Jack bite humans? How likely are you to get bitten from the Border Jack? What are the odds of getting bitten by a Border Jack? Why do dog bites happen?

Low 🔽

The Border Jack has a low chance of biting somebody. Top reasons for dog bite: protection, pain, excitement, herding instinct, being provoked. (Data based on the available online bite statistics.)
Mouthiness
How much mouthing/nipping/play biting does the Border Jack do?
Border Jack dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. It's a common habit during puppyhood, not aggressive behavior. These "bites" don't hurt, but Border Jack dogs need to be taught a good attitude. We have compiled a list of Mouthy Dog Breeds.

Border Jack Health and Lifespan

Health Issues
Is it a healthy or unhealthy breed? Do Border Jack dogs have health problems or genetic diseases?
The Border Jack is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
What genetic/health problems does the Border Jack breed have? What are the health issues and concerns of the Border Jack breed? Most common health risks of Border Jack:
Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes DiseasePatellar LuxationAllergiesProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA)EpilepsyDeafnessCollie Eye AnomalyOsteochondrosis DissecansGlaucomaLens Luxation
Veterinarian Visits
How often does the Border Jack breed need to go to the vet? How often should you take your dog to the vet? How often should the Border Jack see the vet?
Average
The Border Jack should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. If your dog shows any symptoms, call your veterinarian.
Life Expectancy
How long do Border Jack dogs live? How old can a Border Jack be? What is the age limit of the Border Jack? How many years can the oldest Border Jack live?

What is the average life expectancy / lifespan of a Border Jack?

How long is the lifespan of a Border Jack?

11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Jack: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which weather condition is preferred by this dog? Can they tolerate hot or cold weather and climate?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. However, in general, most dogs prefer average to warm weather conditions, as they typically find hot weather conditions to be uncomfortable and taxing.

Border Jack Energy and Activity

Energy Level
How much energy does the Border Jack have? What is the activity level of the Border Jack?
Border Jack dogs are high-energy dogs. An active lifestyle makes them happy.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
How much exercise does a Border Jack need? How much exercise do Border Jack dogs require per day?

Do Border Jack dogs need a lot of exercises?

Border Jack dogs need a lot of exercises. Long walks should be on a daily schedule. If you live an active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Sleeping Need
How much sleep does the Border Jack breed need?
Border Jack dogs don't need too much sleep. They are energetic and desire to live active life. If you think naps are overrated, this breed can be the best choice for you.

Border Jack Diet and Weight Management

Average daily food consumption
How much food does a Border Jack need? What dog products should I buy? How much food does a Border Jack breed eat per day? What is good dog food for Border Jack? How much food should I feed my Border Jack?
1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
How easy to gain weight for this dog? Border Jack risk for obesity:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Border Jack's weight, he can easily gain weight. More than one daily walk should be on schedule. To make your dog happy and fit, feed him with quality dry dog food and live an active life together. Try to find the happy medium between exercise and feeding.

If you notice any weight gain, consult your veterinarian and make a diet plan. Reduce unhealthy food and snacks, and measure the Border Jack weight regularly.

Border Jack Allergies and Grooming

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat does the Border Jack have? What does this canine coat/fur look like?
DenseRoughFeatheredStraightShortModerately Long
Colors
What color is the breed's coat? What color are proper Border Jack coats?
BlackTan Red White Sable Brindle LilacGold Seal White & RedSlateSable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merleBlue merle-tricolorSlate merleRed merleSaddleback SableWhite & BlueWhite & Blue MerleWhite & Red MerleWhite TickedWhite & GoldWhite & SableWhite & Seal
Grooming
How to groom the Border Jack and how often? How often should I take my Border Jack to the groomer?
Average: The Border Jack requires average grooming effort. Cutting the dog's hair by a professional groomer isn't essential.

Brushing the dog's coat is useful to reduce shedding. Ears and eyes should be cleaned regularly to avoid infections.

Don't skip the seasonal flea treatment too. Dog nail trimming and dog bath can be helpful sometimes.

Check the local pet store for dog grooming supplies and find the best dog shampoo to keep its coat healthy and give your dog a pleasant experience of a dog bath.

If you don't have the time, skill, or money to take care of your Border Jack, search for a dog groomer or clipping service in your area and book an appointment.

Maybe you're lucky to have a dog boarding service that includes grooming or walk-in dog bath places nearby.

Shedding Level
How much do Border Jack dogs shed? How to control, reduce and prevent the shedding of the Border Jack? Do Border Jack dogs shed a lot?
Border Jack dogs shed above average. It's a natural process of the hair growth cycle. The amount and frequency of hair loss mostly depend on their health status and breed type. If you don't like vacuum cleaning, you might have to reconsider your choice of having a puppy from the Border Jack breed.
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
How often does the Border Jack need a bath? How often should you give a Border Jack a bath? Can I bathe my Border Jack every day?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. It’s also a good time to look for unusual scratches, bumps, fleas, and other irregularities. When their hair is wet and flat against their body, these details are more visible.

For example, short-haired dog breeds can go a very long time in between baths. These short-haired breeds shed regularly and that shedding works to naturally remove excess dirt and oil. So unless your weenie dog got into the garbage can, you can probably hold off on a bath for a while.

Hypoallergenic
Is the Border Jack breed hypoallergenic?
No
Border Jack dogs don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing allergic reactions. Some dog breeds are even considered to higher possibility of an allergic response. Coat type isn't necessarily relevant, because most people are allergic to dander (flakes on the dog's skin) or saliva, not actually to dog hair.
Stinkiness
How stinky is this dog? Why does it smell bad and how to get rid of the smell?

Medium

The Border Jack has an average chance of bad smell. Top reasons for dog stinkiness: infection of bad tooth/ear/skin folds, gas attacks.
Drooling Tendency
Does the Border Jack drool?
The Border Jack is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. If you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, the Border Jack could be a perfect choice for you. Drooling is the unintentional saliva flowing outside of the mouth. It can be completely normal or a sign of a health problem. Certain dog breeds drool minimum compared to others, just like the Border Jack.

If you notice any change in your dog's drooling habit, you should contact a vet as soon as possible.

Border Jack Good With

Pet Friendly
Are they pet-friendly dogs? How well do Border Jack dogs get along with other pets? Are Border Jack dogs good with pets? What is this canine temperament with other pets?
Border Jack dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Are they aggressive or friendly towards/with strangers? Border Jack temperament with other people:
Border Jack dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Are Border Jack dogs kid-friendly? Are they good with young children? Border Jack temperament with children:
Border Jack dogs are kid-friendly dogs. This breed is a good choice if you have children.
Cat Friendly
How well do Border Jack dogs get along with cats? Are they good with kittens? What is this fido's temperament with cats? Can they be good with cats? Can the Border Jack breed live with a cat?
Border Jack dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Is Border Jack good with other dogs? Are they dog-friendly dogs? How well do Border Jack dogs get along with other dogs?
Border Jack dogs are dog-friendly dogs. If you want more dogs in your family or you'd like to join dog meetups, the Border Jack can be a great choice.
Good For First Time Owners
Is Border Jack breed good for first-time owners? Do they make a good dog for novice owners? Is Border Jack breed suitable for first-time owners?
Yes
Border Jack dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Are Border Jack dogs good office canines? Do Border Jack dogs make good office-friendly pets? Can they be office dogs?
No
Border Jack is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Are they senior citizens friendly dogs? How well do Border Jack dogs get along with the elderly people? What is the Border Jack temperament with senior people? Are Border Jack dogs good for elderly owners?
Border Jacks are usually recommended for elderly people.

Border Jack As a Working Dog

Service Dog
Are they good as service dogs? Can Border Jack be a guide dog? Are they used as seeing-eye dogs?

Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog. A service dog is a term used in the USA to refer to any type of assistance dog specifically trained to help people who have disabilities, such as visual impairment, hearing impairments, mental disorders, seizures, mobility impairment, and diabetes. Service dogs are protected under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act).

Border Jack breed is a good choice for service purposes.

Therapy Dog
Are they good as therapy dogs? Can Border Jack be a therapy dog? Are they good anxiety dogs? Can a Border Jack be an emotional support animal?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. A therapy dog is a dog that might be trained to provide affection, comfort, and love to people in hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, schools, hospices, disaster areas, and people with anxiety disorders or autism.

Border Jack breed is a good choice for therapeutic purposes.

Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Are they good as detection dogs? Can Border Jack be a sniffer dog?

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work. 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.

Border Jack breed is a good choice for detection purposes.

Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Are they good as SAR dogs? Can Border Jack be a search and rescue dog?

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog. 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.

The Border Jack breed is a good choice for SAR purposes.

Boat and Sailor Dog
Are they good as boat dogs? Can Border Jack be a boat dog?

Yes

Border Jack breed usually likes being on a boat.

Boat dogs were typically bred for their strength, stamina, and water resistance, as they were often required to perform tasks such as pulling in fishing nets, and jumping into the water to retrieve ropes or lines, or helping to move cargo.

Sailor dog is a type of dog that was bred to accompany sailors on their voyages. They were typically used for three purposes: as a working dog, as a watchdog, and as a companion. A boat dog is a term used to describe a type of dog that was traditionally bred and used as a working dog on boats.

Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Are they good as cart pulling dogs? Can Border Jack be a drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. Dogs bred for this work have strong builds and qualities that are needed, strength and determination.

Border Jack is not the best breed for drafting purposes.

Fighting Dog / Military Dog
Where Border Jack dogs used as fighting / military dogs in history?

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Border Jack Reproducibility

Gestation Length
How long is a Border Jack pregnant?How long does it take to have puppies? How to tell if the Border Jack breed is pregnant?

60-64 days

Reproductive cycle of the female Border Jack: The first period called Proestrus lasts for about 9 days.

During this time the females start to attract males. You can notice by swelling vulva and bloody discharge.

The second part is the Estrus when the female is receptive for the male. It lasts for about 3 to 11 days.

The sign of the proestrus part is the soft and enlarged vulva. The discharge decreases and lightens in color.

The third part is the Diestrus. Normally, it occurs around day 14. In this period the female’s discharge changes for vivid red and coming to its end. The vulva returns to average, and she will no longer permit mating.

The fourth part called the Anestrus. The time frame between heat periods normally lasts about six months.

Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy. It is very important not to buy a dog from a puppy mill, where the needs of the pups and their mothers are ignored. It's an inhumane high-volume dog breeding facility, where puppies born several times a year.
Litter Size
How many puppies can the Border Jack have in a litter? How many puppies can the Border Jack breed have for the first time? How many puppies does a Border Jack have? How many puppies can a Border Jack give birth to?
4-8 puppies

Border Jack Recognition

AKC Group
Is Border Jack recognized by the American Kennel Club?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Is Border Jack recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)?
Not recognized by FCI.

Border Jack Pros and Cons

Pros
  • Intelligent Rank: Outstanding: Border Jack is one of the brightest dog breeds.
  • Trainability: Border Jack dogs are easy to train.
  • Drooling Tendency: The Border Jack is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
  • Watchdog Ability: Border Jack dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
  • Adaptability: Border Jack dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
  • Child Friendly: Border Jack dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
  • Dog Friendly: Border Jack dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
  • Senior Citizens Friendly: Border Jacks are usually recommended for elderly people.
  • Good For First Time Owners: Border Jack dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
  • Service Dog: This breed makes good as a service dog.
  • Therapy Dog: This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
  • Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog: After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
  • Search and Rescue Dog (SAR): This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
  • Boat and Sailor Dog: Border Jack breed usually likes being on a boat.

    Boat dogs were typically bred for their strength, stamina, and water resistance, as they were often required to perform tasks such as pulling in fishing nets, and jumping into the water to retrieve ropes or lines, or helping to move cargo.

    Sailor dog is a type of dog that was bred to accompany sailors on their voyages.

Cons
  • Hypoallergenic: Border Jack dogs don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing allergic reactions.
  • Apartment Friendly: It is not recommended to keep the Border Jack breed in the home.
  • Shedding Level: Border Jack dogs shed above average.
  • Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity: Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Border Jack's weight, he can easily gain weight.
  • Mouthiness: Border Jack dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
  • Impulse to Wander or Roam: The wanderlust potential of the Border Jack is strong enough to escape from home.
  • Tolerates Being Left Alone: Border Jack dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
  • Office Friendly: Border Jack is not the best dog breed for office environment.

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