Comparison: Andalusian Terrier, Sherry Terrier and Jack Russell Terrier

Andalusian Terrier, Sherry Terrier and Jack Russell Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Andalusian Terrier, Sherry Terrier	Jack Russell Terrier
FCI group	3. Terriers	3. Terriers
Country of origin	Spain	United Kingdom
Category	Small	Small
Height at withers	–	25–30 cm
Weight	8–12 kg	–
Recognition features	White coat with black and tan patches, mainly on the head Very short dense coat on thin skin Triangular ears; tails may be short or absent from birth	Rectangular body longer than high, shorter than a Parson Russell Smooth, broken or rough white coat with black and/or tan markings Button or drop ears
Coat	Very short, dense and even; predominantly white with black spots and tan points.	Smooth, broken or rough and weather-proof; white predominates with black and/or tan markings.
Purpose	Andalusian working terrier used against rats, mice and other vermin, and occasionally rabbits and hares.	Working terrier bred to go to ground with foxhounds; today an active companion dog.

Breed page: Andalusian Terrier, Sherry Terrier · Breed page: Jack Russell Terrier

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.