Parson Russell Terrier dog
Small breed active energy medium Terrier Group

Parson Russell Terrier

Friendly, Clever, Athletic

PRTs stand 12โ€“15 inches at the shoulder, and weigh 13โ€“17 pounds when in peak condition. Their intelligent expression, mostly white coat, and beautifully balanced body give PRTs the adorable looks of a plush toy come to life. But donโ€™t be fooled by all that cutenessโ€”PRTs are toughโ€ฆ

โš–๏ธ 13โ€“17 lbs (5.9โ€“7.71 kg) ๐Ÿ“ 13โ€“14" ๐ŸŽ‚ 13โ€“15 yr lifespan

Parson Russell Terrier Characteristics

Energy

100%

Shedding

40%

Trainability

60%

Grooming

40%

Friendliness

80%

Coat Type

medium

Weekly Brushing

Expert Picks for Parson Russell Terriers

โญ Top Pick Taste of the Wild High Prairie

dog food

Taste of the Wild High Prairie

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Best value grain-free option โ€” great for active dogsโ€ฆ

Chuckit! Ultra Ball

toys

Chuckit! Ultra Ball

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.7

Best fetch ball โ€” pairs perfectly with the Chuckit launcherโ€ฆ

Casper Dog Bed

beds

Casper Dog Bed

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.5

Best lifestyle orthopedic bed โ€” Casper's mattress tech in a premium aeโ€ฆ

Embark Dog DNA Test Kit

health

Embark Dog DNA Test Kit

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Best DNA test overall โ€” unmatched health screening depthโ€ฆ

Whistle Go Explore GPS Tracker

training

Whistle Go Explore GPS Tracker

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.2

Best budget GPS tracker โ€” lighter and cheaper with health monitoringโ€ฆ

Andis Premium Dematting Comb

grooming

Andis Premium Dematting Comb

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.5

Best dematting tool โ€” essential for long-coated breeds prone to tangleโ€ฆ

Parson Russell Terrier Care Tips

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Requires 90+ minutes vigorous exercise daily โ€” fetch, agility, or long hikes.

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FCI Classification

FCI Group

Group 3 โ€” Terriers

Section

Grote- en middenslagterriรซrs

Status

recognized