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- Curly-Coated Retriever Versus Jack Russell Terrier: Introduction
- Curly-Coated Retriever versus Jack Russell Terrier: Overview
- Curly-Coated Retriever versus Jack Russell Terrier: Comparison Table
- The Similarities Between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Jack Russell Terrier
- Size (Weight and Height) of Curly-Coated Retriever versus Jack Russell Terrier
- Temperament of the Curly-Coated Retriever Versus the Jack Russell Terrier
- The Intelligence of the Curly-Coated Retriever versus the Intelligence of the Jack Russell Terrier
- Which one drools more, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Jack Russell Terrier
- Tolerates Being Alone: Curly-Coated Retriever versus Jack Russell Terrier
- Do Curly-Coated Retrievers shed more than Jack Russell Terriers?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Jack Russell Terrier?
- Do Curly-Coated Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about Jack Russell Terriers?
- Can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Jack Russell Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Jack Russell Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Jack Russell Terrier?
- Is the Curly-Coated Retriever Easier to Train than the Jack Russell Terrier?
- Wanderlust Potential: Curly-Coated Retriever vs. Jack Russell Terrier
- Are Curly-Coated Retrievers good family dogs? What about Jack Russell Terriers?
- How Kid-friendly are Curly-Coated Retrievers and Jack Russell Terriers?
- Does the Curly-Coated Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Jack Russell Terrier?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Curly-Coated Retriever
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Jack Russell Terrier
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Curly-Coated Retriever versus Jack Russell Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?
Curly-Coated Retriever Versus Jack Russell Terrier: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Jack Russell Terrier? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Jack Russell Terrier better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Jack Russell Terrier.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Jack Russell Terrier is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Curly-Coated Retriever and for the Jack Russell Terrier. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Jack Russell Terrier.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Jack Russell Terrier
Curly-Coated Retriever versus Jack Russell Terrier: Overview
A very important difference between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Jack Russell Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Curly-Coated Retriever is a medium-sized dog while the Jack Russell Terrier is a small-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Curly-Coated Retriever belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.
On the other hand, the Jack Russell Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.
Curly-Coated Retriever versus Jack Russell Terrier: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Curly-Coated Retriever to the Jack Russell Terrier based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Factor | Curly-Coated Retriever | Jack Russell Terrier |
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Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Height | 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the | 10 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder |
Does NOT Drool | 4/5 | 5/5 |
General Health | 2/5 | 4/5 |
Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Easygoing | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Tolerates Being Alone | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 1/5 |
Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Easy To Train | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Tendency NOT to Wander | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 1/5 |
Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Intelligence | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Does NOT chew on things | 1/5 | 2/5 |
Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 1/5 |
NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 1/5 |
Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Weight | 65 to 100 pounds | 13 to 17 pounds |
Life Span | 9 to 12 years | 10 to 15 years |
Average Lifespan | 10.5 years | 12.5 years |
Price Range | No Data | $700 – $1250 |
Average Price | No Data | $1100 |
Temperament Score | 91.7 percent | 85.5 percent |
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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No Data |
Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) | 41 | 46 |
*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Curly-Coated Retriever in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Jack Russell Terrier. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for a Curly-Coated Retriever is 77 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Jack Russell Terrier is 77 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Jack Russell Terrier is not better or worse than the Curly-Coated Retriever. So, you can get the Jack Russell Terrier or the Curly-Coated Retriever!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Jack Russell Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Similarities Between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Jack Russell Terrier
The Curly-Coated Retriever and the Jack Russell Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Jack Russell Terrier are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Curly-Coated Retriever versus Jack Russell Terrier
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Jack Russell Terrier.
Curly-Coated Retrievers weigh 65 to 100 pounds when fully grown. Curly-Coated Retrievers are 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the when fully grown.
On the other hand, Jack Russell Terriers weigh 13 to 17 pounds when fully grown. Jack Russell Terriers are 10 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Temperament of the Curly-Coated Retriever Versus the Jack Russell Terrier
The Curly-Coated Retriever has a better temperament than the Jack Russell Terrier.
This is because the temperament score for the Curly-Coated Retriever is 91.7 percent while the temperament score for the Jack Russell Terrier is 85.5 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).
The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.
Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and they are protective of their owners.
The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.
With its temperament score of 91.7 percent, the Curly-Coated Retriever has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
With its temperament score of 85.5 percent, the Jack Russell Terrier has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Jack Russell Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 181 Curly-Coated Retrievers and 69 Jack Russell Terriers.
The Intelligence of the Curly-Coated Retriever versus the Intelligence of the Jack Russell Terrier
Curly-Coated Retriever | Jack Russell Terrier | |
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Intelligence Rank | 41 out of 130 dog breeds | 46 out of 130 dog breeds |
Trainability | Tend To Learn New Commands After 25 To 40 Repetitions | Tend To Learn New Commands After 25 To 40 Repetitions |
Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.
According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:
Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.
This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.
To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.
Prof. Coren found that the Curly-Coated Retriever has an obedience intelligence rank of 41 out of 130 dog breeds. The Curly-Coated Retriever belongs to the `Average Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Curly-Coated Retrievers tend to learn new commands after 25 to 40 repetitions.
The Jack Russell Terrier has an obedience intelligence rank of 46 out of 130 dog breeds. The Jack Russell Terrier belongs to the `Average Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Jack Russell Terriers tend to learn new commands after 25 to 40 repetitions.
The Curly-Coated Retriever is more intelligent than the Jack Russell Terrier.
However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.
Is the Curly-Coated Retriever Better for Apartment Owners than the Jack Russell Terrier?
Curly-Coated Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.
Jack Russell Terriers adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Which one drools more, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Jack Russell Terrier
Curly-Coated Retrievers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Jack Russell Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Jack Russell Terrier?
Curly-Coated Retrievers are OK for new dog owners.
Jack Russell Terriers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Tolerates Being Alone: Curly-Coated Retriever versus Jack Russell Terrier
Curly-Coated Retrievers can be left alone only for a short time.
Jack Russell Terriers can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Curly-Coated Retrievers shed more than Jack Russell Terriers?
Curly-Coated Retrievers shed moderately.
Jack Russell Terriers shed moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Jack Russell Terrier?
Curly-Coated Retrievers are moderately easy to groom.
Jack Russell Terriers are moderately easy to groom.
Do Curly-Coated Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about Jack Russell Terriers?
Curly-Coated Retrievers bark and howl, but not very much.
Jack Russell Terriers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Jack Russell Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
Curly-Coated Retrievers can very well tolerate cold weather.
Jack Russell Terriers can very well tolerate cold weather.
Can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Jack Russell Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
Curly-Coated Retrievers can tolerate hot weather.
Jack Russell Terriers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Jack Russell Terrier?
Curly-Coated Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.
Jack Russell Terriers get along very well with other dogs.
Is the Curly-Coated Retriever Easier to Train than the Jack Russell Terrier?
Curly-Coated Retrievers are very easy to train.
Jack Russell Terriers are very easy to train.
Wanderlust Potential: Curly-Coated Retriever vs. Jack Russell Terrier
Curly-Coated Retrievers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Jack Russell Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Are Curly-Coated Retrievers good family dogs? What about Jack Russell Terriers?
Curly-Coated Retrievers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Jack Russell Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Curly-Coated Retrievers and Jack Russell Terriers?
Curly-Coated Retrievers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Jack Russell Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Does the Curly-Coated Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Jack Russell Terrier?
Curly-Coated Retrievers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Jack Russell Terriers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Curly-Coated Retriever
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Curly-Coated Retriever that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Curly-Coated Retriever:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Jack Russell Terrier
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Jack Russell Terrier that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Jack Russell Terrier:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Curly-Coated Retriever and how the Jack Russell Terrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever and of the Jack Russell Terrier to other breeds:
Curly-Coated Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds
Curly-Coated Retriever versus Doberman Pinscher Curly-Coated Retriever versus Shichon Curly-Coated Retriever versus Bullmastiff Curly-Coated Retriever versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog Curly-Coated Retriever versus Spinone Italiano Curly-Coated Retriever versus Standard Poodle Curly-Coated Retriever versus Akbash Curly-Coated Retriever versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde Curly-Coated Retriever versus Glen of Imaal Terrier Curly-Coated Retriever versus Kishu Ken
Jack Russell Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds
Jack Russell Terrier versus American Eskimo Dog Jack Russell Terrier versus Pekingese Jack Russell Terrier versus Great Pyrenees Jack Russell Terrier versus Yorkipoo Jack Russell Terrier versus Belgian Tervuren Jack Russell Terrier versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle Jack Russell Terrier versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde Jack Russell Terrier versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog Jack Russell Terrier versus Maltese Jack Russell Terrier versus Miniature Poodle
Conclusion: Curly-Coated Retriever versus Jack Russell Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Jack Russell Terrier better suits you and your family.