Comparison: Jack Russell Terrier and Valencian Terrier

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

Jack Russell Terrier
Photo: Томасина, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Valencian Terrier
Photo: Canarian, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Jack Russell TerrierValencian Terrier
FCI group3. Terriers3. Terriers
Country of originUnited KingdomSpain
CategorySmallSmall
Height at withers25–30 cm29–40 cm
Weight–4–8 kg
Recognition features
  • 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
  • Small, light dog with a very short, thin coat, often tricolour
  • Upright triangular ears and narrow muzzle
  • Some are born tailless
CoatSmooth, broken or rough and weather-proof; white predominates with black and/or tan markings.Thin and short (no longer than 2 cm); spotted coats dominate, most often tricolour.
PurposeWorking terrier bred to go to ground with foxhounds; today an active companion dog.Small Valencian hunter of water rats, rabbits and moles; also a guard dog and now a companion.

Breed page: Jack Russell Terrier · Breed page: Valencian 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.