Chihuahua vs Jack Russell Terrier
Compare the Chihuahua to the Jack Russell Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Jack Russell Terriers.
Chihuahua
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
15-20 Years
10-15 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin Country
Mexico
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1850 AD
1819 AD
Chihuahua
Jack Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Jack Russell Terrier
Chihuahua
Jack Russell Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Jack Russell Terrier
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Chihuahua
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Chihuahua
Jack Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Chihuahua
Jack Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chihuahua
Jack Russell Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Jack Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
10-15 Years
Chihuahua
Jack Russell Terrier
Chihuahua
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Chihuahua
Jack Russell Terrier
