Jack-A-Ranian

6-14 lbs
6-10"
United States
Jack Russell Terrier
Pomeranian
Jack Pom, Jackaranian, Pom-A-Jack, Pom Jack, Pap-I-Jack

Your Jack-A-Ranian hybrid will provide hours of love and entertainment with its playful and frisky antics.  The Jack-A-Ranian hybrid comes from the breeding of a Jack Russell Terrier with a Pomeranian.  While the Jack-A-Ranian hybrid originated in the United States, the parent breeds of Jack Russell Terrier originated in the United Kingdom and the Pomeranian in Germany and Poland.  The Jack Russell was bred for hunting and tracking activities while the Pomeranian was bred for companionship.  The Pomeranian was originally a canine breed which weighed in around 30 pounds but was later bred to be smaller, weighing in at under 10 pounds today.  Your Jack-A-Ranian hybrid will likely have a compact body with a thick, smooth or broken coat and will weigh in between 6 and 14 pounds when fully matured.  Jack-A-Ranian hybrids are known to be alert, gentle, friendly, intelligent, lively, loving, playful, social and protective.  They are also known to be frequent barkers and will need some training to control this trait.  Your furry family member will require moderate maintenance, specifically brushing several times a week to control the moderate shedding and to keep the coat clean and free of debris.

purpose Purpose
Companion, family pet
history Date of Origin
Unknown
ancestry Ancestry
Jack Russell Terrier, Pomeranian

Jack-A-Ranian Health

Average Size
Male Jack-A-Ranian size stats
Height: 6-10 inches Weight: 6-14 lbs
Female Jack-A-Ranian size stats
Height: 6-10 inches Weight: 6-14 lbs
Major Concerns
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Deafness
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
  • Collapsed Trachea
Minor Concerns
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Epilepsy
  • Eye Problems
  • Dental Problems
Occasional Diagnoses
  • Allergies
Occasional Tests
  • Eye Examinations
  • Dental Examinations
  • Ultrasonography
  • X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
  • Various Blood Tests

Jack-A-Ranian Breed History

Your Jack-A-Ranian is the result of the breeding of a Jack Russell Terrier and a Pomeranian.  This hybrid itself originated in the United States, probably in the late 1990’s, for the purpose of what seems to be mostly companionship.  Since it is a fairly new hybrid, there isn’t a great deal of information available on it and the historical questions of when, where and why can’t accurately be answered at this time.  The parent breeds, the Jack Russell Terrier and the Pomeranian, on the other hand, are well documented in history, dates and places of origination and the purposes for which they were bred.  The Jack Russell Terrier originated in the United Kingdom in the early 1800’s and was utilized for hunting and tracking.  The breed was large enough to keep up with the foxhounds of England but small enough to “go to ground” and rout a fox from its den.  It’s nose continues to work today but is primary purpose now seems to be that of family or individual companion with hunting only as a secondary function.  The Pomeranian is a breed that originated in Germany and Poland some time before 1870, when it became better known and was recognized by The Kennel Club (England).  Originally, the Pomeranian was a larger dog, weighing in at around 30 pounds, and it was a favorite of English Queen Victoria who fell in love with the a Pom named Marco in 1888 during a trip to France.  Today, the breed has been downsized to a weight of under 10 pounds and a height of 8 to 11 inches.  They are currently utilized for companionship and are truly a treasure and a delight to their human families. The Jack-A-Ranian is recognized by the following organizations: American Canine Hybrid Club, Designer Dogs Kennel Club, Dog Registry of America, Inc. and the International Designer Canine Registry.

Jack-A-Ranian Breed Appearance

Your Jack-A-Ranian hybrid is the product of the breeding of a Jack Russell Terrier and a Pomeranian and, as such, can take on the appearance characteristics of either or both parent breeds.  Generally, the hybrid is described as having a compact body, a head that is well-balanced, a skull that is flat, with eyes that are almond-shaped, a black nose, prick ears and a tail that is high set.  Depending upon which breed parent is dominant in the gene pool, your hybrid will likely have a scissors bite, an alert and intelligent facial expression and round feet with thick pads.  His coat will likely be thick, smooth/broken and could be found in the following colors: brown and black, brindle, black and white, black, brown, cream, chocolate, brown and white, grey, golden, orange, silver, spotted and speckled.
Eye Color Possibilities
brown Jack-A-Ranian eyes
Brown
Nose Color Possibilities
black Jack-A-Ranian nose
Black
Coat Color Possibilities
brown Jack-A-Ranian coat
Brown
black Jack-A-Ranian coat
Black
brindle Jack-A-Ranian coat
Brindle
white Jack-A-Ranian coat
White
cream Jack-A-Ranian coat
Cream
gray Jack-A-Ranian coat
Gray
silver Jack-A-Ranian coat
Silver
Coat Length
coat
Short Medium Long
Coat Density
coat density
pin
Sparse Normal Dense
Coat Texture
coat texture
Jack-A-Ranian straight coat texture
Straight Wiry Wavy Curly Corded

Jack-A-Ranian Breed Maintenance

Your Jack-A-Ranian can be hypoallergenic if he inherits the Jack Russell Terrier coat.  He is considered to be a moderate shedder, so you should expect to vacuum regularly and more often during seasonal shedding periods. He will require brushing once or twice a week to remove dirt, debris and dead hair.  Occasional bathing as needed will help reduce parasitic development.  As with most canine breeds, attention should be given regularly to teeth brushing and dental checkups to avoid periodontal disease which can result in tooth loss over time.  Attention to his ears, checking for debris, parasites and excessive wax buildup, and the appropriate cleaning, can help to reduce the potential for ear infections.
Brushes for Jack-A-Ranian
Comb
Comb
Deshedder
Deshedder
Nail Clipper
Nail Clipper
Brushing Frequency
fur daily fur weekly fur monthly
Jack-A-Ranian requires weekly brushing
Daily Weekly Monthly

Jack-A-Ranian Temperament

Your Jack-A-Ranian hybrid, being a product of the breeding of a Jack Russell Terrier and a Pomeranian, can have the personality traits of either or both of the parent breeds.  The Jack-A-Ranian hybrid has been described as alert, friendly, gentle, intelligent, lively, loving, playful, protective and social.  He is an extremely active little dog who loves to be with his human family and prefers this to being left alone and to himself.  He is usually great with kids and other family pets but early appropriate socialization will help his adjustment in these areas.  He is wary of strangers due to his terrier heritage and may be suspicious and aggressive.  He is described as being usually patient with children but he doesn’t like being abused or handled in a rough manner.  Because the Jack-A-Ranian is stubborn by nature, he is not easily trained and can be a challenge even for experienced handlers.  Calmness and assertiveness is recommended while training.  He is capable of high levels of energy and will need to be exercised daily to work it out -- this will help toward the avoidance of the inconvenience of destructive behavior that comes from pent up energy.

Jack-A-Ranian Activity Requirements

Your Jack-A-Ranian hybrid is an energetic product of the breeding of the Jack Russell Terrier and the Pomeranian.  The Jack Russell parent contributes high amounts of energy, coupled with the ability to jump quite high, straight up, from a standing position and the Pom parent is said to contribute similar amounts of energy to the bio mix.  Both parent breeds are quite intelligent and require mental challenge as well as physical to be happy and well adjusted.  Daily walks in the park, long periods of fetch or frisbee games, obedience training practice and various other types of training will help to keep him challenged.  If mental challenges are not provided, he will likely develop the habit of getting into mischief, sometimes wreaking havoc throughout the house.  He will require at least an hour daily of good physical activity and exercise to utilize the vast stores of energy potential he has inherited.  Because he is small, he is well suited to apartment and condo living, provided the owners are willing and committed to providing appropriate exercise opportunities for him.  He can live in the urban as well as the rural setting and will really love to run untethered in a fenced-in yard.  He has a moderate tolerance to heat and a good to very good tolerance to cold.
Activity Level
low activity medium activity high activity
Low Medium High
Rec. Walk Mileage Per Week
9 miles
walk mileage
Minutes of Activity Per Day
60 minutes
activity minutes

Jack-A-Ranian Food Consumption

Cups Per Day
1 cups
cup per day cost
Daily Cost
$0.75 - $1.00
food bowls daily cost
Monthly Cost
$25.00 - $30.00
food bag monthly cost

Jack-A-Ranian Owner Experiences

Misty
9 Years
3 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
walk, car ride, chasey, ball, rescuing Timmy
Misty is a clever, delightful, loyal, protective little gnome of a dog. Her favourite game is deliberately dropping Timmy (aka teddy) down the well (aka back of the sofa) and then barking alarm at poor Timmy's predicament until we rescue him. When summoned, she often suddenly loses the ability to comprehend English. Has an uncanny ability to manipulate humans. Has allergies to grass and fleas, some trachea issues and a short temper, but I'd put this down to crappy indiscriminate back yard breeders rather than innate problems with the mix. Great with kids old enough to walk her on the leash, terrible with babies and unfamiliar cats. And sometimes familiar ones. But for all that, she has a devoted following who adore her and she rules us with a mostly gentle paw.
1 year, 3 months ago
Hershey
4 Years
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Hershey is a very affectionate pup. He loves me and his gma. He is such a guard dog and strangers don't stand a chance. He is very active and high energy. He is calm most of the time and moves like a chameleon. He is so loveable. He listens when he wants to but I would not trade him for the world. He is love.
2 years, 7 months ago
Jack
2 Months
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walking, playing
Not much. We just had him 2 days ago
6 years, 8 months ago
Marley
2 Years
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
Hike
Walk
Best dog in the world couldn't ask for a better companion.
6 years, 6 months ago
dexter
2 Years
9+ People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
Cuddling
training
Playing
very energetic and loving. loves learing new things and interacting with everyone he meets.
6 years, 6 months ago
Pablo
4 Years
1 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Playing with teddys
Eating Snacks
Tug-of-war
Walks
Play
I rescued my jackaranian at age 2. She is now 4. She is absolutely brilliant dog. Very easily trained her, very loyal and playful. Downsides to me is shedding and fussy. Shes is very alert, great watchdog and high energy
6 years, 6 months ago
Bob
14 Months
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walking
lovely temperament just cannot house train him now matter how hard we try he still does his business in the house wont even tell us he wants to go out
6 years, 6 months ago
Shiloh
4 Years
2 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
Running
He is my best friend in the world. By far the best dog I have ever had he is my doggie soul mate! He is a wonderful companion with energy that will lighten a room.
6 years, 5 months ago
Ichabod
2 Years
2 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Cuddling
Tug-of-war
Long walks
Great loving and affectionate dog. He does shed a lot. Good health other than trouble with his front dew claws. Also, incredibly strong willed and protective. Likes lying on top of me and seems to need body contact.
6 years, 4 months ago
Rio
14 Weeks
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walking
Belly rubs
My jackaranian is very hard work! He wants to constantly chew my hands which is becoming very concerning as it hurts so bad! It’s proving very hard to teach him what no means. Other than that he’s lovely 😅
6 years, 3 months ago
summer
2 Years
3 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
she will not come when called and still uses restroom in the house
5 years, 11 months ago
Indiana
13 Months
1 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Long walks especially in parks, lots of playtime
Perpetual motion machine, funny, gentle cuddle bunny, SMART as a whip!
5 years, 11 months ago
Jellybean
4 Months
1 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Shake
training
Cuddling
Shopping
Play
Jellybean is the best thing ever! One of the most easy going well natured dogs I have ever seen! Loves everyone and loves everything! We do everything together even circus classes!
5 years, 10 months ago
Beau
2 Years
2 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Hiking
Running
Beau is such a sweet boy. He will run for hours if you let him & listens pretty well. The only time he won’t come when called is if we are in a dog park & he is distracted by other dogs. He LOVES everyone he meets & thinks everyone should pay attention to him when they are around. He does occasionally poop in the house if it’s cold & he doesn’t want to go outside but he was easy to potty train. Only issue I still have with him is trying to get him to not want to eat cat poop out of the litter box. He is my little doggie soul mate.
5 years, 9 months ago
Pippin
3 Years
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
He is a rescue which accounts for his hatred of other dogs however he is the sweetest thing with people. Love this breed so much
5 years, 8 months ago
Patsy
13 Years
8 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
She has been a joy and a blessing in our family
5 years, 3 months ago
Safari
7 Years
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Very friendly, loves children and protective of her family.
4 years, 7 months ago
Tess
12 Weeks
3 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
We have had Tess for 5 weeks, she will sit, sit & wait, fetch & is barking to go outside to toilet although we do have the odd accident. She has been quiet at night since day 1 & is crate trained. We also have a 1yr old cat, they are starting to play better & both will share their toys. We need to start the 'quiet' command & she is still biting but not as much of the foot & ankle biting. Overall we are pleased with her progress & hope with ongoing training we hope Tess will grow into an obedient but fun loving dog, a joy to have around.
4 years, 3 months ago
Banjo
6 Months
2 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
Walk
bark
Tug-of-war
bite
Could be worse. House training was quick. He loves long walks and is affectionate. Insists on sleeping in on my head, in a nest of my hair. Barks frequently.
4 years, 1 month ago
Kenny
8 Months
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Chase
Fetch
Walk
Run
Exploring
Tug-of-war
When he was a pup he was very energetic, loves to play hardly tire. Now as a teen he is so different with obedience training he is very calm, still plays, he never barks I thought he was a different breed but I taught him the 'quiet' command. He is highly intelligent and social I didn't socialize him a lot cause of covid but he doesn't show aggression Ever, when we are on walks he goes up to strangers to sniff them and is friendly, when we meet neighborhood dogs and they are trying to dominate him he doesn't even notice them, he even poops in front of dogs that are showing him aggression I guess he thinks he can outrun them all, he has a crazy amount of confidence Nothing bothers him, he only barks at strangers when he is at home. He's perfect and was very easy to train, a very picky eater though and doesn't mind unusual situations like being held or getting his teeth brush. He's always cautious and alert making sure he has a easy way out, lastly he wanders a bit when we are on walks so I keep him leashed.
4 years, 1 month ago
Gizmo
9 Years
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Laying in the sun
My gizmo has loads of energy, he requires lots of exercise, he tends to pick up weight fairly easily. Needs daily grooming and special food for his itchy skin. Baths tend to make it worse, no matter what special shampoo you use. He can't swim, sinks like a rock. Very protective and dog aggressive. Doesn't bite to hurt, but gives a good scare. Very good with nose work where food is concerned.
4 years ago
Bandido - “Dido”
11 Years
2 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
I got Dido just before this past Thanksgiving. He’s sweet but moody, very smart and stubborn. Because of COVID he has not been around a lot of people but seems to like who he has met. Even though he is older, he loves to walk— unless it gets too late at night then it requires some coaxing. He is a very, very, picky eater so it is a challenge to keep him full. True to his breed he is a barker and if he doesn’t get his way, will tell you all about it. He is very much a lap dog— and does like blankets and snuggling.
3 years, 10 months ago
Manny
4 Months
3 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch and chase
Tug o war
Awesome so far. Was using puppy pads the first night in our home. Sleeps in bed with us and is silent through the night. Very intelligent and high energy. Loves to cuddle. Does not like to be in a crate or left alone. Very lovable dog.
3 years, 9 months ago
Mylo
2 Years
2 People
House & Yard
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Grooming
Friendliness
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Pastimes
He is so adorable. But I recently went on vacation and put him in a boarding facility. His tail has always been curled but since he came home most of the time his tail hangs down. Can someone tell me why. It doesn’t hurt him,
3 years, 5 months ago
Della and Bonnie
1 Year
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Cuddles
They love the water.
Attention
I have two girls from the same litter and they look very alike but have very different temperaments. Bonnie bounces and greets anyone but Della is more scared of people who visit especially men. She puts herself in her dog crate and won’t come out not even for a treat! They don’t like being left alone for any length of time but are great dogs to cuddle up with of an evening.
3 years, 5 months ago
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My Jackararian is very vicious Towards people and tries to bite she’s a female cross between jack Russell terrier and pom how can I get her to be more friendly

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Book me a walkiee?
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