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.
