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Caring for a Short-Haired Jack Russell
- Maintenance: Brush once a week to remove excess moulted hair and bathe monthly to keep clean.
Grooming: Shorthaired breeds should not be clipped as they renew their coats. You can help by brushing the coat with a rubber mitt or brush to remove the excess hair and reduce shedding at home.
Special Attention: Pay extra attention to the pet's elbows as the skin there is prone to drying and cracking. Also keep an eye on any skin folds which can trap dirt and bacteria that can lead to irritation.
Recommended Grooming Appointments: A monthly bath is sufficient to help out with the shedding of this breed, make sure to use a moisturising shampoo to benefit both hair and skin.
Do you want the best care for your Jack Russell?
Here are 3 easy steps to follow for the best results:
1. BRUSHING
- Jack Russells with short coats experience two intense shedding periods a year.
- Weekly brushing with a rubber brush is key to preventing hair buildup.
- Long-toothed rakes effectively remove hair in the terminal phase, about to detach from the skin base.
- Undercoat rakes allow you to manage the undercoat without affecting thermal protection.
Brush for a Jack Russell
Artero Laika is perfect for shorthaired dogs to help remove loose hair whilst also keeping the coat shiny and healthy.
Rake for a Jack Russell
Artero Echo is designed to help remove excess loose hair and any trapped undercoat, especially if the grooming is infrequent.
De-Shedder for a Jack Russell
Artero Golf is the de-shedder to be used to remove the moulting hair and the undercoat without cutting the needed cover hairs.
Rake for a Jack Russell
Artero Floki is used to remove the undercoat which if left alone can accumulate and can cause discomfort for the pet.
2. BATHING
- A monthly bath is ideal to ensure the dog's cleanliness and prevent bad odors.
- Using products that clean and nourish their coat is essential.
- Applying a conditioner at the end of the bath removes shedding remnants.
- For quick clean-ups, no-rinse cosmetics are ideal.
Detox Shampoo
Artero Detox is the perfect solution to clean and soft coats. The active carbon deeply cleans without drying or damaging the coat.
Dry Shampoo
Artero Speed is a great option to keep them clean and healthy. Simply spray on and then brush through to remove the excess oils.
Protein Vital Conditioner
Artero Protein Vital hydrates all types of hair from root to tip leaving it soft and shiny.
Deodorant
Artero Sniff after a bath or between baths to neutralise any potentially bad odours on the dog.
3. HYGIENE
- Caring for the Jack Russell's ears while brushing helps prevent discomfort and irritation.
- Tartar issues, very common in veterinary clinics, can be avoided with regular dental brushing.
- The pads and nose, being hairless, require extra protection to prevent injuries from contact with the ground.
Ear Cleaner
Artero Aurigel is the gel that will help you get rid of wax and dirt build up in the ear canals with its easy to use pump.
Coat Mask for a Jack Russell.
Artero Detox helps to keep coats cleaner for longer thanks to the active carbon ingredient. This mask cleans, hydrates and eliminates odour.
Tear Cleanser
Artero Pretty Eyes is the solution for brown stains around the eyes on lighter coloured coats. With continued use it 100% eliminates the stains.
Breath Spray
Artero X-Mint, is ideal to eliminate bad breath whilst also providing protection to the teeth and gums.
Ear Dips
After using the Aurigel, follow with Ear Dips to clean off any excess, remaining dirt from the surface of the ear.
Teeth Dips
Lastly it is important to maintain good oral hygiene and keep teeth clean and healthy,v for this we will use Teeth Dips.
What is the Jack Russell like?
The Jack Russell Terrier is an active and playful dog, known for their intelligence, cunning and outgoing personality.
They are very loving and affectionate to their family, but can be stubborn. Due to their energectic nature they need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to keep them happy and healthy.
They make excellent companions for active families and dog owners with time to spare.
However due to their strong hunting instinct they can be aggressive towards other small animals, so it is important to socialise them properly from an early age to avoid any behavioural issues.