Jackie-Bichon

9-18 lbs
9-12"
United States
Bichon Frise
Jack Russell Terrier
Jack-Chon
The Jackie-Bichon is a hybrid that combines the traits of two unique parent breeds; the Jack Russell Terrier and the Bichon Frise. This is a small breed that tends to resemble the Jack Russell Terrier much more than the Bichon when he is full grown. There is no trademark perfectly groomed white coat, however, the classic white color of the Bichon Frise can still be seen in the average color pattern of the Jackie-Bichon. Because he is a hybrid breed, the appearance and personality for the Jackie-Bichon can vary greatly, even within the same litter at times. Despite this fact, there is a typical standard for the breed that can be followed. The Jackie-Bichon, or Jack-Chon as some like to call him, is an active and playful dog who does great with children and other animals. It is important to remember that because both parent breeds are fairly active and have a lot of energy, you can expect that your Jackie-Bichon will also be active. This doesn't mean that he won't be loving and gentle, just that a decent amount of exercise and training will be required to keep him well-behaved. Thankfully, this dog is relatively easy to train (with patience) and more than willing to learn what you have to teach him; but he does have a slight stubborn and independent streak thanks to the Jack Russell Terrier side, so be sure to train consistently and with a firm yet gentle hand. Overall, if you are looking for an excellent companion dog who has a good balance between energetic and gentle, then the Jackie-Bichon may be the perfect fit for you.
purpose Purpose
Companion
history Date of Origin
2000's
ancestry Ancestry
Bichon Frise and Jack Russell Terrier

Jackie-Bichon Health

Average Size
Male Jackie-Bichon size stats
Height: 9-12 inches Weight: 9-18 lbs
Female Jackie-Bichon size stats
Height: 9-12 inches Weight: 9-18 lbs
Major Concerns
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Deafness
  • Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
  • Coonhound Paralysis
  • Progressive Cerebellar Ataxia
Minor Concerns
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy
  • Cataracts
  • Urolithiasis
  • Glaucoma
  • Lens Luxation
  • Hemophilia
  • Von Willebrand's Disease
  • Patent Ductus Arteriosus
  • Shaker Dog Syndrome
  • Corneal Dystrophy
  • Atopy Dermatitis
Occasional Diagnoses
  • Epilepsy
Occasional Tests
  • Knee
  • Hearing
  • Heart
  • Dna For Vwd
  • Dna For Pra
  • Eye Examinations
  • Blood And Urine Analysis

Jackie-Bichon Breed History

Due to the fact that the Jackie-Bichon is a newer hybrid breed, he hasn't had the chance to build up a well-detailed origin story for himself just yet. Thankfully, we do know a lot about his parent breeds, the Jack Russell Terrier and the Bichon Frise, that allow us to capture a glimpse into the Jackie-Bichon's past. Let's start with the Jack Russell Terrier. This breed of dog was dreamed up by an Oxford student who absolutely loved fox hunting. His name was Jack Russell and when he purchased his first Terrier, by the name of Trump, he new that he was hooked. Using Trump, Russell created a new line of Fox Terrier that was created with the sole purpose of diving down fox holes with lots of flexibility and agility. That is why the Jack Russell Terrier has an extremely flexible chest and an excellent nose. His long body is decorated with short and weather resistant fur in a patchwork color pattern of white and tan. Initially, this was a very popular breed who was adopted by the Jack Russell Terrier Club of America. They had high standards for their beloved breed, and when the American Kennel Club wanted to recognize the breed in 1997, it wasn't well received. Despite the opposition against it, the AKC recognized the Jack Russell Terrier and called it the "Parson Russell Terrier" as Jack Russell Terrier was already trademarked. This breed is now used today as a hunting companion and family dog all over the United States. The Bichon Frise is one of those dogs who has always been around. It is thought that the first Bichon Frise were created some 2,000 years ago in the Mediterranean and were able to travel throughout the world by being used as trade goods.  Although the Bichon was extremely popular due to his appearance and lovable personality, by the 19th century he had slowly gone down the list of top loved dogs. No longer did they occupy the courts of France, and instead were found most commonly accompanying street performers and and organ grinders. Although this may seem sad, due to the Bichon's happy and clown-like personality, he was probably just as happy being a performer as he once was a court animal. Finally, in the 20th century, the Bichon Frise once again became a popular family dog and made their way to America in the arms of a French family who moved to Michigan in the year 1965. The Bichon Frise Club of America was founded not long after and the breed was then recognized by the American Kennel Club in the year 1973. The dogs are now used as show animals and companions all over the world. When these two interesting breeds are combined, we end up with the Jackie-Bichon; a lovable little dog who has a very big personality. He is extremely intelligent, high energy, and upbeat, yet he also makes a wonderful cuddle companion and does well with children and other animals. There is no doubt that the Jackie-Bichon is out to steal the show wherever he goes! 


Jackie-Bichon Breed Appearance

As the Jackie-Bichon is a hybrid breed, his appearance is going to vary quite a lot depending on which parent breed's traits are the most prominent. Typically, the Jackie-Bichon is a small dog with a very fine and thin coat that most resembles that of the Jack Russell Terrier. Due to this thinner coat, the Jackie-Bichon does best in warmer climates and tends to get cold quite easily. To accentuate the face, his ears are folded into small triangles that fall just below the eyes, which are a very dark brown or black and full of intelligence. The nose is always black, regardless of the coat color, and sets delicately on the end of a well-formed muzzle. While the Jackie-Bichon is small, he is not delicate, as his structure is sturdy and well-built like the Jack Russell Terrier.
Eye Color Possibilities
brown Jackie-Bichon eyes
Brown
Nose Color Possibilities
black Jackie-Bichon nose
Black
Coat Color Possibilities
cream Jackie-Bichon coat
Cream
white Jackie-Bichon coat
White
pied Jackie-Bichon coat
Pied
Coat Length
coat
Short Medium Long
Coat Density
coat density
pin
Sparse Normal Dense
Coat Texture
coat texture
Jackie-Bichon wavy coat texture
Straight Wiry Wavy Curly Corded

Jackie-Bichon Breed Maintenance

Although this breed does not tend to shed often, it is important to brush your Jackie-Bichon weekly in order to keep his fur from matting up. He has very fine and thin fur that can tangle easily, so using a simple comb and bristle brush a few times a week should be more than enough to keep his fur knot free and beautiful. Bathing will need to occur every few weeks or so in order to keep the white fur of this dog nice and clean. If you do not have a fully white version of the Jackie-Bichon, bathing only needs to occur when your dog gets especially dirty as this breed does not have a bad doggy odor in any way. Besides brushing and bathing, there are two other steps that are a must for this breed. It is important to clean your dog's ears often and to thoroughly dry them after swimming or bathing. This is because the Jackie-Bichon has folded over ears that can trap left over moisture easily, thus leading to irritation and ear infections. By cleaning the ears often, you can decrease the chance of these issues happening. Lastly, be sure to trim your dog's nails every few weeks or so in order to keep the paws healthy, and decrease the amount of scratching that will occur if your dog jumps up on anyone.

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Brushes for Jackie-Bichon
Pin Brush
Pin Brush
Comb
Comb
Scissors
Scissors
Nail Clipper
Nail Clipper
Brushing Frequency
fur daily fur weekly fur monthly
Jackie-Bichon requires weekly brushing
Daily Weekly Monthly

Jackie-Bichon Temperament

The Jackie-Bichon is a high energy, happy dog that loves to be in the spotlight. He is easy to train and loves to please, yet due to his hyper activity, it can be a challenge at times to get him to focus properly. If you have patience and a firm, but gentle hand you should have no problem teaching your Jackie-Bichon the behavior you are looking for. Thanks to his loving nature, this breed is great with children and other pets, although when it comes to very young children he should always be supervised considering his high energy can be a bit too much for small children to handle. He should never be aggressive and doesn't bark often, even when among strangers. This makes the Jackie-Bichon a great choice for anyone who may be looking for their first dog or wants a companion that is active, yet not overwhelming.

Jackie-Bichon Activity Requirements

Because both the Bichon Frise and the Jack Russell Terrier are rather hyper and active dogs, it is important to remember that your Jackie-Bichon isn't going to want to cuddle all day long. A few times a day, you will need to take him outside to burn off his energy; whether that is with a jog, a long walk, training, playing fetch, or running around the park. Training is going to be a key feature during your interactive time due to the fact that this is a very intelligent breed. The Bichon Frise performed in circuses while the Jack Russell Terrier knew exactly where a fox was and how to flush it out. It is not hard to believe that the Jackie-Bichon will have some of that keen instinct passed down to him as well. So, in order to teach him proper manners and wear him out mentally, training is vital. Although this is an active breed, the small size and loving demeanor of the Jackie-Bichon provides him with the ability to live in any sized home, as long as he has an area where he can use his energy productively.
Activity Level
low activity medium activity high activity
Low Medium High
Rec. Walk Mileage Per Week
15 miles
walk mileage
Minutes of Activity Per Day
120 minutes
activity minutes

Jackie-Bichon Food Consumption

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

Jackie-Bichon Height & Weight

6 Months
Male Jackie-Bichon size stats at six months
Height: 8.5 inches Weight: 6.5 lbs
Female Jackie-Bichon size stats at six months
Height: 8.5 inches Weight: 6.5 lbs
12 Months
Male Jackie-Bichon size stats at 12 months
Height: 9.5 inches Weight: 8.5 lbs
Female Jackie-Bichon size stats at 12 months
Height: 9.5 inches Weight: 8.5 lbs
18 Months
Male Jackie-Bichon size stats at 18 months
Height: 11.0 inches Weight: 11.0 lbs
Female Jackie-Bichon size stats at 18 months
Height: 11.0 inches Weight: 11.0 lbs

Jackie-Bichon Owner Experiences

Blue
8 Months
2 People
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Wonderful affectionate intelligent dog
6 years ago
Frodo
3 Months
4 People
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Besides being quite stubborn, this breed isn’t too hard to train. Once you keep the dog active throughout the day he should be happy.
6 years, 6 months ago
Snoopy
8 Years
2 People
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Tended to be quite stressed as a puppy and would poo and wee when left alone. He does still wee occasionally if left now. Very attached to his mummy (human). Very fussy when it comes to dog food, doesn’t like wet food only dry and only certain types. Chases scooters, bikes and skateboards. Doesn’t like it when little children run near him, he will chase them.
6 years, 6 months ago
Daisy
15 Months
4 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walking and playing fetch
She is adorable but has recently started to dislike strangers coming into our home, she seems ok to let them in but gets a little nippy and worked up when they try to leave
6 years, 5 months ago
Rugby
18 Months
5 People
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We adopted ours as a rescue and we are so happy we did! Rugby is a quick learner and highly motivated by treats. He gets a little ADD when distractions are in play so consistency is key. He loves people and other dogs, rarely barks and loves to run in super fast loops in and outdoors when it's play time. He has a lot of energy but enjoys naps and cuddles too.
6 years, 5 months ago
Van
6 Months
5 People
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Energy
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Walking, fetch, running.
Van is very loving, intelligent, funny, active and mischievous. He has been a little hard to train but I think that comes down to our children always scrambling the messages he's been given. He is a very very loveable puppy 😊
6 years, 5 months ago
mac
4 Years
3 People
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Friendliness
Energy
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Play keep away
Walk
great dog brilliant nature very friendly
6 years, 5 months ago
Benji
9 Weeks
2 People
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Only had him a week . But really enjoying his company . He follows me every where
6 years ago
Biscuit
11 Years
5 People
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We adopted Biscuit as a puppy and he is the most loving dog ever! He is 11 years old now and still has the energy as a puppy, loving to play and run around. He also loves attention and is the perfect snuggle buddy! Overall, the best dog ever!
5 years, 9 months ago
Pixie
2 Years
5 People
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Friendliness
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Fetch
Running
Playing in the snow
Brilliant dog and very a loving
5 years, 9 months ago
Lily
13 Years
4 People
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she’s been our baby since she was a little puppy, and now that she’s thirteen, time is going by faster and faster. she’s so friendly, and would never hurt anyone. the most affectionate dog i’ve ever met. and the most loving one too!!
5 years, 7 months ago
Teddy
8 Weeks
2 People
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Comical character funny cuddly
5 years, 1 month ago
Winnie
2 Years
4 People
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Winnie is full of boundless energy. She is happy, inquisitive and a great companion. She often turns heads and people comment on how pretty she is.
4 years, 12 months ago
Mylo
6 Months
5 People
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Amazing friendly dog very clever and easy to train.
4 years, 10 months ago
Bracken
2 Years
1 People
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Chase
Fetch
Swim
My dog looks nothing like your description, but he does look exactly like Toto from The Wizard of Oz; even other cairn terrier owners mistake him for a cairn. His ears aren't folded over, they are permanently pricked up. And he barks all the time. His coat is long and thick. He was the only dark brown dog in the litter, and had a very short coat until he was 6 months old. He is probably the most intelligent dog I have ever owned. As you mention in your description, he is also stubborn and independent, and loves being the centre of attention. He has a repertoire of cute behaviours he trots out if people aren't paying him enough attention. If it's alive, it's a potential friend. He gets on fine with our cats, tortoises and lizards. Plus every other dog and cat he has ever met. Birds are for barking at, though, especially if they have the temerity to fly over 'his' airspace, or sit on 'his' roof. If I am working on the computer or watching tv, and therefore not playing with him, he will deliberately push his ball under the settee and cry piteously until I retrieve it for him. Then as soon as I sit back down, he'll push it under again. He is a total water baby. His idea of heaven is to swim after balls in the river. Balls are his favourite thing, as soon as your eyes are open in the morning he is there with a ball in his mouth, waiting for you to throw it. You then have to throw or kick it for him all day long, and he even takes it to bed in case you wake up in the night. He is generally willing to please, and does enjoy sitting watching films with me. Particularly if there are animals in it he can bark at. He does think all food should be for him, though. I've seen him take rocket leaves from a tortoise's mouth and eat it. He has to be told to leave it, so that they get to eat. Although he is not a greedy dog, and will only eat his own food when he's actually hungry, and is happy to leave some if there is too much. He just doesn't see why other pets should get fed too. I Overall, he is a delight. I can, and do, take him anywhere and everywhere, because I can trust him to behave himself and not be a nuisance. The fact that he doesn't shed hair is a definite plus - I am used to wearing my dogs to work, and with him, for the first time ever, I don't have to!
4 years, 10 months ago
Millie
4 Years
5 People
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Always ready for a good cuddle and talk session
4 years, 8 months ago
Loopy
9 Years
1 People
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Was my mother's dog, but came to me at one year old with her sister Daisy. Wouldn't be without them. MUST walk them twice a day, usually about 4 miles. Not that affectionate, unless wanting fed. Real little characters. Love them.
4 years, 5 months ago
Kilo
7 Years
3 People
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Friendliness
Energy
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Walking
An amazing breed. So gentle & friendly, loves to cuddle but very glutinous!
4 years, 5 months ago
Philip
8 Months
2 People
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Philip was an anxious but loving puppy when we got him at 2 months old. He snuggled and slept a lot and did not like to be left alone.. He stI'll doesn't like to be left alone..and he rarely is. He loves any living thing.. he gets upset if people walk by him on our walks, he likes everyone to say hello and as a result is very well known in the community (I'm a bit of a loner..this has been a struggle).. very intelligent dog.. fussy about dog food..would prefer to eat human food and he gets very pushy when you're eating. He is white and tan with loads of thick wavy soft hair, nothing like a Jack Russell or a Bichon for that matter. All in all he really is a little Ray of sunshine. The best decision I ever made and I wouldn't be without him. Wonderful dogift for a young family..
4 years, 5 months ago
Coconut
7 Years
5 People
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Run
Play keep away
Chase
Fetch
Bath time
Brushing
Shopping
Since he’s a bit older he sleeps a little more often but he’s also very energetic and loveable. Coconut loves going on runs and playing “soccer” with me, which is basically keep away. When ever we go out on a run or a jog, I feel like he’s trying to get me to go faster and not the other way around. Which keeps me on my toes.
4 years, 3 months ago
Millie
10 Months
3 People
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Walking
Play
Cuddles
Millie is a wonderful dog, who is affectionate with everyone. She picks up on moods very quickly and during lockdown would bring a ball to play to anyone feeling down. She gets on well with other dogs too and is full of energy but also loves cuddles and is easy to train, although she was more stubborn when a puppy. Only downside is the hair everywhere, I do brush her weekly but think she needs a full trim to manage the hair shedding
4 years, 1 month ago
Macie
7 Years
3 People
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She was very hyper as a puppy but she is a great dog she loves a lot of excercise she lives with 2 children 7 and 2 and she has been great with them even when they were small babies she also lives with another dog and a cat and she’s great with both. She is very obedient and is great with all other dogs and people definitely a family dog and if you have children this is the breed for you very gentle and also playful. She does shed but nothing major and she does get a trip to the groomers every 2-3 months aslong as you keep on top of combing the knots out a few times a week also your good to go 🙂
3 years, 11 months ago
snowy
4 Years
1 People
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I love my dog. thats how big is my experience is with my dog. instagram #petgarten
3 years, 9 months ago
Jacque
8 Weeks
3 People
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Playing in the snow
Just got her today and getting her settled in
3 years, 8 months ago
Lizzy
1 Year
2 People
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Such a lovable dog, friendly and happy
3 years, 7 months ago
Billy
3 Years
3 People
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Walking
My experience with my jackie-bichon has been a very successful career
3 years, 6 months ago
Izzy Bella
16 Months
1 People
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Chasing squirrels and birds
Going on drives
Playing catch
Using discovery toys
going to the farm store
Just watching her be athletic
Mad dashing
Omg 😳 I had no idea what I was getting in to. I have had a chocolate lab for 12 years & 9 months and rescued a rat terrier mix for 12 years. Nothing prepared me for Izzy! She is friendly, entertaining, smart, hyper and loving when she wants to be.
3 years, 6 months ago
Robin
7 Years
2 People
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Can be very stubborn but such a fun dog and full of character! Still acts like a 2 year old 🤣
3 years, 3 months ago
Poppy
3 Years
1 People
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Going to the beach she love fetch
Very playful with other dogs doesn’t matter what the pecking order is. Gives kisses all the time and is very skittish. Froths at the mouth when I leave her for 5 min and chewed my apartment up 2 years ago! Knows dogs she doesn’t like and if they approach her she will playfully tell them and stare at me (I’m done let’s go) 🤣 She understands everything I say to her, very clever I used hand gestures when training her as a pup but now she listens 👍 I’ve the best dog in the world 😊
3 years ago
Daisy
10 Weeks
8 People
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Grooming
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Pastimes
Playing in the snow
Cuddles
training
High energy. Keeps nipping in a playful way but won’t listen when I ask her to stop.
2 years, 11 months ago
Marley
6 Years
4 People
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Walking
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Hes loving and makes us all happy
2 years, 8 months ago
Ceaser
2 Years
2 People
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Energy
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Walking playing running fetching
2 years, 8 months ago
Daisy
3 Years
7 People
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Zoomies
Tug of war
Fetch
Daisy is a very loving and playful dog! She's a little afraid of other dogs because of a bad experience with our neighbor's dog, but she is never aggressive or loud toward them. She loves kids and gets along well with our cat. She was really easy to train, but she is VERY food-obsessed and will jump right onto our table to try to eat dinner with us.
2 years, 7 months ago
Bonnie
5 Years
5 People
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Walks
Relaxing
She’s lovely and due to have her first litter of puppies soon!
2 years, 5 months ago
Buster
9 Years
6 People
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Tug-of-war
He's sweet and excitable. He loves 3veryone in the family and ext3nded family, especially the young kids. However he does not like the postman.
8 months ago
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