What do you get fromcrossing Jack Russell and Pinscher? The puppy’s appearance will vary, but it is certain that the result will be a veritable bomb of agility and audacity, all enclosed in a small size.
Is known as From me-Jackfrom Miniature Pinscher (Pinscher Dwarf) x Jack Russell Terrier: let’s discover the appearance, temperament and curiosity of these puppies.
Minnie-Jack: the origins of the Jack Russell and Pinscher crossing
Il From me-Jack is a Jack Russell and Pinscher cross, registered atAmerican Canine Hybrid Club and included in numerous databases of canine hybrids. It is a recent but very popular and increasingly fashionable mix among the undecided lovers of both races.
The puppy’s origins can be traced to those of its Pedigree parents.
The origins of the Dwarf Pinscher
It is widely believed that this breed of German origins descends from the fearless Dobermann Pischer, due to the name and the similarity in the features and in the coat, however with the Pischer Dwarf it has no common ancestor.
The ancestors of the Dwarf Pinscher are the Italian Greyhound, the Dachshund and the short-haired Terriers.
Jack Russell Terrier
Born from the inventiveness of the Reverend Jhon Russell to hunt foxes and badgers, this breed is now so flexible and versatile that it adapts well to any context: in the family, as a hunting dog for small prey, as an apartment dog (but better with a garden!) but also from the countryside.
The important thing is that he has the ability to move, run and vent his natural instincts: it is no coincidence that he is classified as a working dog!
Don’t forget: the Jack Russel is now the new royal dog! After the Corgi of Queen Elizabeth, in fact, the Jack Russels are the new tenants of Buckingham Palace together with their human King Charles III!
The Minni-Jack puppy has lean and compact features and is a slender dog with extraordinary agility and dynamism, but its appearance can be very variable depending on whether it has inherited more or less genes from one of the two breeds.
- The coat can be smooth or coarse, but always short
- The coat is almost always bicolor or tricolor, hardly monochromatic.
- The color of the hair ranges from brown to black to fawn
- The ears can be straight or half folded
- The eyes are brown and the nose black or brown
These animals need routine “maintenance” such as cleaning their teeth and ears, shed little hair and are not great “droolers”.
The character of the mix
Just like the parents, the Jack Russell and Pinscher Dwarf crossbreed has a playful, friendly and extremely devoted character.physical activity and movement.
Do not be fooled by the size of the puppies: even if small, these dogs are small energy bombs that constantly want to play, run and in fact require more physical activity than other breeds.
If they are deprived of it, it is easy for stress to take over, which they vent by showing restlessness, barking frequently, venting nervousness and maybe even destroying objects in the house.
Are they suitable for the family?
The Minni-Jack is a dog suitable for the familybut generally not recommended if you have small children who in some way could annoy him, for example by pulling his tail or giving him too much unwanted attention.
Are they suitable for living with other animals?
Yes, even if they are a little bossy, Jack Russell and Pinscher crossbreeds make excellent companions for other dogs where they might find easy prey to subject to their constant tricks (and teasing!).
But beware, if your mix has inherited the Jack Russell Terrier temperament, it could try the irrepressible instinct of chasing other animals at home, such as cats or rabbits.
Are they silent animals?
No, this is a barking crossbreed, especially if it has inherited Pischer’s genes.
These dogs can also be very wary of strangers, welcoming them with loud and continuous barks. However, they are neither aggressive nor overprotective dogs towards the owner.
The needs of the Minnie-Jacks
As we have said, the Minnie Jacks do not require special care, even if they are particularly predisposed to some eye diseases, such as progressive retinal atrophy.
However it is important to know that theirs psychophysical well-being requires frequent and long walks, outdoor activities and movement and dynamism.
One hour is the minimum time for physical activity an adult needs, for puppies even more.
If they have inherited half the character of the Jack Russell, these tireless dogs will be perfect to accompany the activities of their sporting owners:
These dogs can be kept indoors, but having a garden or open space would certainly make it easier to satisfy their movement needs.
In short, these beautiful and nice crossbreeds are not for everyone, they are not easy to train as they have a nice temper, but they can also be very affectionate and grateful to the owner: growing up and educating one will give you great satisfaction and immense company!