Jackshund

15-28 lbs
8-23"
Unknown
Jack Russell Terrier
Dachshund
Jackweenie

Jackshunds are bred from two very different but equally fun dog breeds. The combination of these breeds will be a medium sized dog with a big personality. They are fun and affectionate, but also energetic and stubborn. They are best suited to owners with previous canine experience, but make great family pets. This breed is well behaved around children and other animals, but needs to be properly socialized. The overall maintenance of the breed can vary, since there are a number of possible coat textures available to this designer breed. Despite their enthusiastic nature, they do not need too much exercise and can be well suited to people of all lifestyles.

purpose Purpose
Companion, Watchdog, Guard dog
history Date of Origin
Unknown
ancestry Ancestry
Jack Russell Terrier, Dachshund

Jackshund Health

Average Size
Male Jackshund size stats
Height: 8-23 inches Weight: 15-28 lbs
Female Jackshund size stats
Height: 8-23 inches Weight: 15-28 lbs
Major Concerns
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Intervertebral Disc Disease
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
  • Cushing's Disease
  • Gastric Dilation Volvulus
Minor Concerns
  • Ear Infections
  • Deafness
  • Diabetes
Occasional Diagnoses
  • Epilepsy
  • Obesity
  • Back Problems
  • Eye Problems
Occasional Tests
  • X-Rays
  • Physical Examination
  • Urinalysis
  • Blood Electrolytes
  • ECG
  • Blood Gas Analysis
  • Serum Chemistry
  • Spinal Tap
  • ACTH Stimulation Test
  • Neurologic Exam
  • Myelogram
  • Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)

Jackshund Breed History

The Jackshund is a newly made mix of the Jack Russell Terrier and the Dachshund, which are both excellent dogs on their own. This modern trend of creating designer dogs has become more popular within the past 20 or so years, and has been the source of many new dog breeds. The exact origins of the Jackshund are unknown, but we do know those of the parents. The Dachshund is a breed that originates from Germany. This breed was mainly used to hunt badgers, foxes and other similar prey, as well as larger game when hunting in packs. The dog’s fearless nature paired with his elongated body type made them perfect for the job of digging down into burrows. They are thought to have been created sometime around the 15th century, at which time dogs of this breed could be found in a variety of sizes which would be altered depending on the dog’s purpose. It was in England sometime around the 1800s that these dogs were used as companion pets and not just hunting dogs. The breed made an appearance in America during the 19th century. Jack Russell Terriers have a different story. They came to be in the South of England during the 1800s. This breed was created by a man named Parson Russell, hence the name of this courageous canine. His goal was to create a working dog that would be able to hunt foxes alongside hounds. People who would hunt on horseback became particularly fond of the breed. The Jack Russell Terrier was eventually brought to the United States in the 1930s.

Jackshund Breed Appearance

Jackshunds are unique and fun dogs who will have an appearance that is similar to both of the parents. It is definite that they will be born with characteristics from both the Dachshund and the Jack Russell Terrier, but the exact appearance can change with each individual dog. Overall they will be small to medium in size, with an average height of 8 to 13 inches and a universal weight of about 15 to 28 pounds. Depending on which genes the dog develops from the parents, their coat can be either double or single. Dachshunds alone can have 3 different types of coat, and then there is that of the Jack Russell Terrier to add on top of that. This gives them a pretty wide variety of coat possibilities. It can be either short or long, fine and straight or wiry and curled. The dog’s body and ears will most likely be long and similar to that of the Dachshund parent, with a face and other characteristics resembling the Jack Russell Terrier.

Eye Color Possibilities
brown Jackshund eyes
Brown
Nose Color Possibilities
black Jackshund nose
Black
Coat Color Possibilities
brown Jackshund coat
Brown
white Jackshund coat
White
cream Jackshund coat
Cream
black Jackshund coat
Black
Coat Length
coat
Short Medium Long
Coat Density
coat density
pin
Sparse Normal Dense
Coat Texture
coat texture
Jackshund wiry coat texture
Straight Wiry Wavy Curly Corded

Jackshund Breed Maintenance

Since the coat type of this dog can vary greatly among individuals, it is hard to say how much grooming will be needed among the whole breed. The dogs who have been born with longer coats will need to be groomed and trimmed more often than those with shorter coats. If the fur is wiry, the dog may require regular stripping that should be performed by a professional. Even if your Jackshund has a short coat, they should still be brushed at least a few times per week. With all fur types, baths should only be performed when necessary. The rest of the maintenance requirements are the same as for any other breed. Ears should be cleaned and checked weekly and teeth should be brushed several times a week, at least two or three, unless you can do it every day. Nails will need to be trimmed regularly as well.

Brushes for Jackshund
Pin Brush
Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Comb
Nail Clipper
Nail Clipper
Brushing Frequency
fur daily fur weekly fur monthly
Jackshund requires weekly brushing
Daily Weekly Monthly

Jackshund Temperament

This adorable hybrid dog has a loving personality and overall are happy and alert, but can sometimes be stubborn. This breed is loving and quite social, which means that they will get very attached to their owners, although they can be suspicious of strangers. Because of this, they may not like to be left alone for long periods of time. They make great family pets and will be excellent around kids, especially when well socialized. The same goes for dogs and other household pets - they are well behaved when properly introduced. However, these dogs may have a high prey drive and could chase after small animals. They have a high tendency to roam, and should have a yard with a fence. They can also do well in apartments, as long as they get the proper amount of exercise daily. They are fairly suitable for owners who are new to owning a dog, but would probably do best with someone who is experienced. Despite their stubborn nature, they are moderately easy to train.

Jackshund Activity Requirements

This designer breed is lively and energetic but not does not have a high activity level. To ensure that your Jackshund is healthy and fit, they must be exercised for at least 30 to 45 minutes every day, which can be made up of a combination of several small walks and some play times in the yard. These dogs enjoy exercises such as hunting, performing tricks and racing. They are also suitable guard and watch dogs.

Activity Level
low activity medium activity high activity
Low Medium High
Rec. Walk Mileage Per Week
7 miles
walk mileage
Minutes of Activity Per Day
45 minutes
activity minutes

Jackshund Food Consumption

Cups Per Day
3 cups
cup per day cost cup per day cost cup per day cost
Daily Cost
$1.20 - $1.40
food bowls daily cost
Monthly Cost
$34.00 - $45.00
food bag monthly cost

Jackshund Owner Experiences

Jack Daniels
5 Years
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walk
Tug-of-war
Run
We rescued our Jackshund from an abusive owner, so he is quite aggressive with strangers, however is loving with the family. He is gentile with the baby and loves snuggling and sleeping, but also likes to play and run around. Although he is a short hair, he sheds quite a lot, however brushing weekly helps this. He has a bad back because of his Dachshund background, however a close eye and daily exercise helps with this.
6 years, 11 months ago
Max
2 Years
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walking
Playing in the snow
Max is a rescue dog. He has settled well with us and is gaining confidence daily. He's a cheeky chap who loves cuddles he has made so much difference in our lives we have only had him in our lives for 6 months we look forward to the future with him
6 years, 9 months ago
Dexter
10 Months
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Long walks
Lively energetic and fun great with grandchildren
6 years, 7 months ago
Clyde
2 Years
6 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
Tug-of-war
Run
He has been a wonderful dog.
6 years, 6 months ago
Bruno
1 Year
2 People
Condo
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Best personalities full of Energy Always up for a game
6 years, 6 months ago
Boe
4 Years
3 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Swim
Hiking
Walks
He was rescued as a pup from an unfit home and is very good around little kids and other dogs. He loves to be outside and is very curious. He is a cuddle bug and loves affection and attention of any kind.
6 years, 5 months ago
Finn
2 Years
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Play
Tug-of-war
swimming
Fetch
Cuddling
Running
All love & joy all the time!! He is always happy! He loves his big sister Prim Rose & loves everyone that comes to the house.
6 years, 4 months ago
Willie
3 Years
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
He was a rescue dog and we got him at about 15 months old. He is the cutest thing we've ever seen. He is a bundle of energy and curiosity. He loves to go after moles which there are tons of in our neighborhood. He's a great therapist too, for both me and my husband.
6 years, 4 months ago
Abby
9 Months
2 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Abby is the most loving dog I have ever had. She has brought so much joy and happiness to our little family. She is full of beans and keeps us on our toes.
6 years, 4 months ago
Apollo (Pol)
8 Years
2 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
We got Pol when he was 6 years old. He came from a home with a lot of big saint Bernards so he has a bit of an attitude but that was one of the selling points on him honestly. He brings so much love to our lives and we couldn't be happier.
6 years, 3 months ago
Miss Molly Belle
1 Year
3 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Molly was a stray that we homed. She is adorable and loves my 4 year old nephew who lives with me. She is relentless about playing so it is good that she has several people and fur friends here. She plays with cats, dogs, kids or adults with equal vigor. She is a nipper ... likes to bite play. She tears up soft stuffy squeakers with great joy. She makes us laugh all the time. She loves to snuggy up with us too. She loves going under the blankets to burrow for sleep time. She does great in our RV with just myself and my husband as she does here in our home with adults,kids, cats and dogs. She hates branches and will try to bite at them as we drive by. She has traveled over 10,000 miles with me in my van and is the best little traveler ever! She has improved our quality of life and we adore our precious girl.
6 years, 3 months ago
VENTUS
1 Year
3 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
This is my first dog and I was looking for one that could be an emotional security pet, I am so in love with him, he was a rescue from a shelter
6 years, 1 month ago
Benny
6 Months
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
Walk
Snuggle
Hiking
We got Benny from a military family that couldn't keep him. He wasn't trained at all, but was kind with their baby. He is very food motivated and was quickly potty trained (ringing a bell to go out, and get a treat when done). He is friendly, sweet and loves snuggling. He likes to lick, and jump on people to say hi. We are working in curbing that.
6 years ago
Charlie
15 Years
2 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
I adopted charlie when he was 2 and outside of serious separation anxiety (he goes everywhere with me) he has been a wonderful dog. Vets are consistently amazed at his age and he still acts like a younger dog (but has started to slow down a bit in the last year). I can’t suggest him for first time dog owners, because he is incredibly stubborn and just because he can doesn’t mean he will. 13/10, the best woofer.
5 years, 11 months ago
Weenie
2 Days
3 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Weenie is very wary of strangers (barks and growls but never bited or snaps or shows teeth). With me and my family, he is VERY affectionate and all over an attention hound. He loves cats and other dogs. He occasionally gets the zoomies and runs around for about 15 mins. We dont have to exercise him much. He is under the weight range for Jackshunds at 12 lbs. He picks up on commands very quickly and learned the command "bed" in less than 30 mins. He hardly barks as well. Perfect pet for an apartment.
5 years, 10 months ago
Canelo
2 Years
6 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walks on the park and rides on the car
Walks on the park ride along
He made me experience real friendships
5 years, 8 months ago
Jake
4 Years
3 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Long walks, playing fetch, running at the dog par
We got him at 1 1/2 yrs old from a shelter. He is incredibly curious and alert. Very stubborn but well behaved and high spirited.He loves to sit on laps and snuggle. Best dog ever!
5 years, 8 months ago
Beau
8 Months
2 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Chase
Take selfies with
Play
sleep
Beau is soooo full on, biggest handfull of a dog but I couldn't love him any more. He has taught me responsibility and has made me laugh every single day since I first picked him up. This breed has the biggest personalities, best value in a dog!!
5 years, 6 months ago
Rufus
5 Months
3 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
When I got Rufus I had no intentions of keeping him he was going to be a foster puppy because I have a Rottweiler who is sometimes a little to rough with smaller dogs but when he met Rufus it was like the clicked, he’s very happy, he’s got so much energy, he loves to chase bugs, he also loves to meet new dogs he’s never met a dog he doesn’t get along with, he really enjoys his soft toys, he was extremely easy to potty train (less then a week of having him) he’s kennel trained, overall he’s one of the most loving puppies I’ve ever had.
5 years, 4 months ago
Frodo
6 Years
4 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
He is stubborn, but loves to cuddle
5 years, 3 months ago
Roxy
3 Years
2 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
She loves chasing her tennis ball and cats
She's very inquisitive and protective
5 years, 3 months ago
Fizz
14 Years
5 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walking
Running around the house like a bullet
Playing with toys
A loving loyal dog .. obsessed with squirrels ! . Not as good with small children under 6, but fantastic with older children. She is stubborn and doesn’t agree with sitting on demand and so on ! She is adorable, comical and she insists on sleeping in the bed with us and anywhere she wants to go she will go ! The house is hers ! She is still strong fit and has a full bill health at the vets Even though she is 14! . She loves her family and is so very affectionate
5 years, 1 month ago
Charlie
3 Years
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walking
Playing
snuggling
Charlie has personality for days. He has literally woken me up to give him his food. If we are not paying enough attention to him, he will bark at us (which is both hysterical and annoying). He is the best snuggler. The second I sit down, he’s either on my lap or leaning on me. He loves to lick peoples faces and is amazing with kids and babies. Took a very long time to house train, but finally got it when we restricted where he can go. He should be named Houdini because he has figured out how to get out of/ over multiple gates. He’s the best.
4 years, 10 months ago
Link
1 Year
2 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Climbing
Laser chase
Hike
Fetch
Laying in the sun
Run
He is VERY loving and friendly, my baby has a very strong pack mentality though we are having to carefully introduce him to other dogs. He loves kids and meeting new people.
4 years, 10 months ago
Marga
10 Months
5 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Playing
racing
Marga is playful and loving dog. She loves to eat spaghetti. She also love to chase cats and chickens. Marga is a very sweet dog.
4 years, 7 months ago
Orio
6 Months
3 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walking
She has changed my life
4 years, 6 months ago
Jace
2 Years
3 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
hide and seek
Hide & Seek
Very affectionate loves to play easy to train
4 years, 6 months ago
Angron
9 Years
5 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walk
Angron was a rescue, and was abandoned at his former home when his previous owners moved. He is attached to myself and my husband, and tolerates the kids in the house but can take them or leave them. He is pretty laid back in general, fond of his routines, and will yell at you when you break the routine. He's never shown interest in toys or treats. He does get super itchy, and is constantly gnawing at his feet. When we first got him he would chew his tail so much he got bare spots and would occasionally bleed, but that has gone away in the 5 months since we got him.
4 years, 3 months ago
Ollie
5 Months
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Friendly, and is making a good alarm dog Quick to learn but would try and rule the house if u let him He loves cuddled and his ears scratched Ollie is the quickest dog I’ve ever seen for speed
4 years ago
Orion
4 Years
3 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Agility training
training
Puzzle Toys
Car rides
Orion is extremely intelligent and energetic! This has made it very easy to train him. From potty training to "stand up," "leave it," and holding treats on his nose, he learns quickly and is always very excited to show off. He loves other dogs, especially larger breeds, and wrestles and plays well at the park. However, this also means he can be very reactive on walks or if he hears other dogs, which can be an issue at times. He is not as sociable with people; he is usually friendly, but wary of strangers. He is also stubborn and will outsmart you! We have to mix up his routine, otherwise he does all of his tricks very quickly to earn rewards. Orion is prone to separation anxiety. He is not destructive, but is very clingy with his people. His grooming needs are minimal. He suffers infrequent and mild seizures, but has no other health concerns. Because he is smart, he can be particular about his food and sometimes tries to "hold out" for something better. He is a wonderful companion dog, but does best with discipline and routine so he isn't in charge.
3 years, 4 months ago
Howie
2 Years
2 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walk
Fetch
Chase
We got Howie a year and a half ago from the SPCA. We were told he was about a year old and fully trained, very quiet and well behaved. He was found as a stray in a run down city, so they didn’t know anything about his history. When we brought him home he was freshly neutered and had an operation on his eye for a cherry eye. After a few days we realized we still needed to do A LOT of training and did not seem to be as old as they told us he was. He did okay on a leash but was not fully potty trained. It took us a few weeks for the potty training to fully catch on. We also realized he has a bent leg, so we’re assuming he got injured at some point when still very young. He absolutely adores myself and my fiancé, along with our friend who he met the first day we brought him home. He and our (male) cat play together all day every day. Due to his high energy we often have to have him tone it down a bit; thankfully the cat learned how to not be so submissive and play fight back. We couldn’t leave Howie home alone because he once tore up the carpet and wood on the floor underneath or would be extremely anxious when in a large sized dog crate. Now that he’s older he can be left alone, out of crate, able to play with the cat, for 4-5 hours maximum. For this reason, we take him to doggy day care on the weekdays while we’re both at work. There he is able to run around and play all day. When he gets home he snuggles right up with us and sleeps either with us or in his bed right next to his bed. He still requires some play time with us at night, like fetch, with soft, squeaky bone shaped toys. He’s a great watchdog/guard dog and barks at any unusual sound he hears. Even when out in public he is very protective of me, but allows a decent amount of people to pet him. If he’s not into them, he continuously barks to let them know. Cutting his nails is a process that requires a lot of strength on our part to restrict him and also a lot of training treats, as he sounds as if he’s being murdered when he even sees the clippers come out and also generally dislikes his paws being touched (he’s doing better with that). Bath time is also a struggle since he greatly dislikes water. He’s great to take on long walks but does need to sniff his entire surroundings and tries to chase the squirrels. When we take him to the beach he prefers to sunbathe rather than get within 20 feet from the water. He’s my first dog but my fiancé’s 3rd. Although he required a lot more work at first than we expected, he is a perfect fit for us.
3 years, 1 month ago
Rolo
4 Months
3 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Very excited and barks a lot
2 years, 10 months ago
Princess Buttercup
1 Year
3 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Exploring
Running
training
Walking
she is very stubborn but incredibly loyal and loving. Someone who wants this breed needs much patience as they can be quite difficult at times, long periods of times! if you put in the work and do right by them they will be the greatest pet, if not, maybe your worst nightmare !
2 years, 8 months ago
Woody
7 Months
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
He is the most lovable sweetest pup in the whole world and loves to give kisses
1 year, 11 months ago
VooDoo, or aka Gigi
3 Years
3 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
walking, playing, watching her watch herself
She was running wild and scared. We rescued her. Now, she's the hottest mess in Texas! Loves to stare at herself in the mirror. Never a dull moment, and she has OBD..obsessive blanket disorder-she'll steal yours
1 year, 11 months ago
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