Border Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Parson Russell Terrier Comparison
Quick Verdict
Who wins in each category?
Best for Apartments
Border Terrier
5/5 · Ideal
Easiest Grooming
🤝 Tie
Longest Lifespan
Parson Russell Terrier
13-15 years
Easiest to Train
Jack Russell Terrier
4.5/5 · Easy
Most Active
🤝 Tie
Best for First-Time Owners
🤝 Tie
4/6
67%
Border Terrier
4/6
67%
Jack Russell Terrier
4/6
67%
Parson Russell Terrier
* This summary is based on data from our database. Always make your final decision based on your individual needs.
Common Names & Aliases
Breed Classification
Size Classification
Weight Statistics
Average Weight
Height
Average Height
Intelligence Rating
Between Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier, which breed scores best for intelligence rating?
Verdict: Jack Russell Terrier performs best for intelligence rating, with a rating of 4.5/5, while Border Terrier, scoring lower at 4/5; Parson Russell Terrier, scoring lower at 2/5.
Watchdog Rating
Between Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier, which breed scores best for watchdog rating?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Border Terrier and Jack Russell Terrier are tied with the highest rating for watchdog rating (4/5), while Parson Russell Terrier, scoring slightly lower at 3/5.
Training Difficulty
Between Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier, which breed scores best for training difficulty?
Verdict: Border Terrier performs best for training difficulty, with a rating of 4/5, while Jack Russell Terrier, scoring slightly lower at 3/5; Parson Russell Terrier, scoring slightly lower at 3/5.
Territorial Protection
Between Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier, which breed scores best for territorial protection?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier are tied with the highest rating for territorial protection (5/5).
Price Range
Availability
Between Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier, which breed is the most available?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Border Terrier and Jack Russell Terrier are tied with the highest availability rating of 5/5, while Parson Russell Terrier, scoring slightly lower at 4/5.
Personality Traits
Sensitivity Level
Between Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier, which breed scores best for sensitivity level?
Verdict: Jack Russell Terrier performs best for sensitivity level, with a rating of 4/5, while Border Terrier, scoring slightly lower at 3/5; Parson Russell Terrier, scoring slightly lower at 3/5.
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Between Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier, which breed scores best for impulse to wander or roam?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier are tied with the highest rating for impulse to wander or roam (4/5).
Prey Drive
Between Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier, which breed scores best for prey drive?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier are tied with the highest rating for prey drive (5/5).
Affection Level
Between Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier, which breed scores best for affection level?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier are tied with the highest rating for affection level (5/5).
Social Needs
Between Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier, which breed scores best for social needs?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier are tied with the highest rating for social needs (3/5).
Barking Frequency
Between Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier, which breed scores best for barking frequency?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Jack Russell Terrier and Parson Russell Terrier are tied with the highest rating for barking frequency (5/5), while Border Terrier, scoring slightly lower at 4/5.
Playful Nature
Between Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier, which breed scores best for playful nature?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Jack Russell Terrier and Parson Russell Terrier are tied with the highest rating for playful nature (5/5), while Border Terrier, scoring lower at 3/5.
Apartment Adaptability
Between Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier, which breed scores best for apartment adaptability?
Verdict: Border Terrier performs best for apartment adaptability, with a perfect score of 5/5, while Parson Russell Terrier, scoring lower at 3/5; Jack Russell Terrier, scoring lower at 1/5.
Lifestyle Adaptability
Between Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier, which breed scores best for lifestyle adaptability?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier are tied with the highest rating for lifestyle adaptability (5/5).
Alone Time Tolerance
Bite Risk Assessment
Mouthing Tendency
Between Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier, which breed scores best for mouthing tendency?
Verdict: Border Terrier performs best for mouthing tendency, with a perfect score of 5/5, while Jack Russell Terrier, scoring slightly lower at 4/5; Parson Russell Terrier, scoring slightly lower at 4/5.
Bite Strength Rating
Average Lifespan
Climate Tolerance
Health Concerns
Between Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier, which breed scores best for health concerns?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier are tied with the highest rating for health concerns (3/5).
Health Problems
Vet Care Frequency
Energy Rating
Between Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier, which breed scores best for energy rating?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Jack Russell Terrier and Parson Russell Terrier are tied with the highest rating for energy rating (5/5), while Border Terrier, scoring slightly lower at 4/5.
Sleeping Need
Between Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier, which breed scores best for sleeping need?
Verdict: Border Terrier performs best for sleeping need, with a rating of 2/5, while Jack Russell Terrier, scoring slightly lower at 1/5; Parson Russell Terrier, scoring slightly lower at 1/5.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Between Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier, which breed scores best for activity requirement / exercise need?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Jack Russell Terrier and Parson Russell Terrier are tied with the highest rating for activity requirement / exercise need (5/5), while Border Terrier, scoring lower at 3/5.
Obesity Tendency
Between Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier, which breed scores best for obesity tendency?
Verdict: Border Terrier performs best for obesity tendency, with a perfect score of 5/5, while Jack Russell Terrier, scoring slightly lower at 4/5; Parson Russell Terrier, scoring lower at 1/5.
Food Consumption
Allergy Friendliness
Coat Colors
Grooming Requirements
Between Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier, which breed scores best for grooming requirements?
Verdict: Border Terrier performs best for grooming requirements, with a rating of 3/5, while Jack Russell Terrier, scoring slightly lower at 2/5; Parson Russell Terrier, scoring slightly lower at 2/5.
Shedding Level
Between Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier, which breed scores best for shedding level?
Verdict: Jack Russell Terrier performs best for shedding level, with a perfect score of 5/5, while Parson Russell Terrier, scoring lower at 3/5; Border Terrier, scoring lower at 1/5.
Drooling Tendency
Between Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier, which breed scores best for drooling tendency?
Verdict: Parson Russell Terrier performs best for drooling tendency, with a rating of 2/5, while Border Terrier, scoring slightly lower at 1/5; Jack Russell Terrier, scoring slightly lower at 1/5.
Stinkiness Rating
Coat Characteristics
Bathing Needs
Cat Friendly
Between Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier, which breed scores best for cat friendly?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Border Terrier and Jack Russell Terrier are tied with the highest rating for cat friendly (2/5), while Parson Russell Terrier, scoring slightly lower at 1/5.
Child Compatibility
Between Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier, which breed scores best for child compatibility?
Verdict: Border Terrier performs best for child compatibility, with a perfect score of 5/5, while Parson Russell Terrier, scoring slightly lower at 4/5; Jack Russell Terrier, scoring lower at 3/5.
Dog Friendly
Between Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier, which breed scores best for dog friendly?
Verdict: Jack Russell Terrier performs best for dog friendly, with a rating of 4/5, while Border Terrier, scoring lower at 2/5; Parson Russell Terrier, scoring lower at 1/5.
Stranger Friendly
Between Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and Parson Russell Terrier, which breed scores best for stranger friendly?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Jack Russell Terrier and Parson Russell Terrier are tied with the highest rating for stranger friendly (3/5), while Border Terrier, scoring slightly lower at 2/5.
Office Friendly
Senior Citizens Friendly
Pet Compatibility
Good For First Time Owners
Service Dog Capability
Therapy Work Suitability
Scent Detection Ability
Search & Rescue Potential
Maritime Work Ability
Draft Work Capability
Military Service Background
Puppy Litter Size
Pregnancy Duration
Breeding Frequency
AKC Classification
FCI Classification
Kennel Club Recognition
Basic Info
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