Moose on the hit comedy TV show "Frasier" is a Jack Russell
Terrier. While the human cast of Frasier has remained unchanged,
the Jack Russell Terrier, "Moose", has actually been replaced by his
son Enzo. On Thursday June 22, 2006, Moose died of old age at
the Los Angeles home of his trainer Mathilde DeCagny Halberg.
He was 16-1/2 years old.

Other Facts About Jack Russell Terrier

The AKC recently recognized the Jack Russell Terrier as the Parson
Russell Terrier. The group designation is Terrier.

History:

The Jack Russell Terrier was developed in 19th century England by
a clergyman named Jack Russell. This terrier was trained to hunt
wild game. The primary prey for the Jack Russell Terrier was the fox.

The Rev. Jack Russell had a passion for fox hunting and was able to breed excellent fox hunting dogs. Everything characteristics of the the Jack Russell terrier was developed with fox hunting in mind from the coloring of the breed to the level of intelligence.

Physical Characteristics:

• Small athletic dog
  
• Colors: white (at least 51%) with reddish black
  tan,or brown markings
  
• Flat skull is between the ears
  
• The nose is black
  
• Dark almond-shaped eyes
  
• Coat is smooth, broken, and wire-haired varieties
  
• The broken coat is a cross of rough and smooth coat
  
• Long body hair
  
• Fuzzy face and a smooth head

Size & Height

• Height: 10-12 inches
  
• Weight: 14-18 pounds
  

Personality:

• Friendly and generally kind
  
• Very intelligent
  
• This breed likes to bark and dig
  
• Enjoys playing games
  
• Like playing with chewy toys
  
• Devoted, and loving dog

Cautions:

• This breed can be aggressive with other dogs
  
• Needs to be well trained and socialized early as a pup
  
• Terriers have special needs and experts suggest that the
  owner have prior experience with terriers
  
• Must be kept occupied and well exercised
  
• The breed has strong hunting instincts
  
• Should not be trusted with other small animals

Physical Accommodations:

• Very active indoors
  
• Needs at least an average-sized yard
  
• Requires a great deal of outdoor activity
  
• Dog can be very noisy

Health Problems:

• This breed is prone to dislocation of the kneecaps,
  
• May have inherited eye diseases
  
• Deafness
  
• Disease of the hip joints

The energetic and playful Jack Russell makes a good companion for a family that has a lot of energy and patience.

Mathilde DeCagny, Moose's trainer and trainer of other
long haired Jack Russell terriers states "By the way, if you want a small dog for your apartment, get a bulldog -- a toy poodle, a dachshund or, better yet, a mutt from the pound. If you are thinking of getting a Jack Russell, don't".

Other owners are sometimes overwhelmed by the demands of a Jack Russell Terrier, leading to the dogs being abandoned even before they reach adulthood!

The Jack Russell Terrier requires a long-term commitment to doggie
obedience school. The Jack Russell is very active and needs exercise
and also constant entertainment.

The Jack Russell will delight your family performing tricks and a variety of funny antics. This breed requires constant activity. Jack Russell Terriers are always a work in progress. This breed can be a delight when the owner is willing to spend time and effort developing a bond with their pet.