Comparison: Jack Russell Terrier and Valencian Terrier

Jack Russell Terrier and Valencian Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Jack Russell Terrier	Valencian Terrier
FCI group	3. Terriers	3. Terriers
Country of origin	United Kingdom	Spain
Category	Small	Small
Height at withers	25–30 cm	29–40 cm
Weight	–	4–8 kg
Recognition features	Rectangular body longer than high, shorter than a Parson Russell Smooth, broken or rough white coat with black and/or tan markings Button or drop ears	Small, light dog with a very short, thin coat, often tricolour Upright triangular ears and narrow muzzle Some are born tailless
Coat	Smooth, broken or rough and weather-proof; white predominates with black and/or tan markings.	Thin and short (no longer than 2 cm); spotted coats dominate, most often tricolour.
Purpose	Working terrier bred to go to ground with foxhounds; today an active companion dog.	Small Valencian hunter of water rats, rabbits and moles; also a guard dog and now a companion.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.