How long does a Pit Bull Jack Russell Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Jack Russell Terrier (13–15 years).

Is a Pit Bull Jack Russell Mix easy to train?

Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Pit Bull Jack Russell Mix

A Pit Bull Jack Russell mix is a cross between a Pit Bull and a Jack Russell Terrier. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 25–45 lb and live 12–16 years.

Pit Bull, a purebred dog — Pit BullPhoto: Kpo!:D, Public domain, source

Jack Russell Terrier, a purebred dog — Jack Russell TerrierPhoto: Plank, CC BY 3.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight25–45 lbcan be 13–70 lb

Height15–16 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–16 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Pit Bull Jack Russell Mix get?

Pit Bull40–70 lb

The mix25–45 lb

Jack Russell Terrier13–17 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Pit Bull Jack Russell Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 15–16 inches at the shoulder, against 17–19 in for the Pit Bull and 13–14 in for the Jack Russell Terrier. The parents differ a lot in size, so litters vary more than usual. Breeders normally use the larger breed as the mother to keep whelping safe.

Pit bull is a type, not one AKC breed. Size figures use the American Staffordshire Terrier standard.

Figures use the Parson Russell Terrier standard, the AKC breed closest to the Jack Russell.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

Moderate to very high

Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.

Trainability

Moderate

The Pit Bull rates moderate and the Jack Russell Terrier moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Pit Bull is usually described as confident, smart, good-natured. The Jack Russell Terrier as friendly, clever, athletic. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Pit Bull vs Jack Russell vs the mix

Trait	Pit Bull	Pit Bull Jack Russell Mix	Jack Russell Terrier
Weight	40–70 lb	25–45 lb	13–17 lb
Height	17–19 in	15–16 in	13–14 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	12–16 yr	13–15 yr
Shedding	low	low	low
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Terrier	mixed	Terrier

Questions about the Pit Bull Jack Russell Mix

How big does a Pit Bull Jack Russell Mix get?: Most grow to 25–45 pounds and 15–16 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 13–70 pounds.
How long does a Pit Bull Jack Russell Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Jack Russell Terrier (13–15 years).
Does a Pit Bull Jack Russell Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Pit Bull Jack Russell Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Other Jack Russell mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.