The Jack Russell Terrier (Japanese: ジャック・ラッセル・テリア Jakku rasseru teria) is a breed of dog in Nintendogs and its 3DS sequel. Jack Russells must be unlocked in a special way in the DS versions because it is not a starter breed in any of them.
The 3DS Toy Poodle & New Friends version is the first time that the Jack Russell Terrier is officially released as a starter breed. In the other Nintendogs + Cats versions, the breed is unlocked in a normal way, by earning Owner Points or playing the game for a certain number of days.
Breed Information[]
Official artwork of the Jack Russell Terrier
Jack Russell Terriers are small dogs with big attitudes. They were bred for fox hunting and are also commonly used for ratting around horse stables. The breed thrives on action and adventure, while often getting itself into trouble. It is a true hunter at heart and will explore, wander, chase, and dig when it gets a chance. It is very playful and intelligent, making it an ideal companion for an active person with a good sense of humor who wants a lot of entertainment and mischief in one dog.
Real Jack Russells come in three coat varieties: smooth, broken and rough. The smooth variety sheds the most, while rough and broken coated dogs need to be hand stripped to remove the majority of the loose hair.
In-Game Description[]
- Nintendogs: "Another breed from England, these dogs hide in their diminutive frames the speed and energy of a horse."
- Nintendogs + Cats: "This English dog hides in its diminutive frame the speed and energy of a horse."
Unlocking the Breed[]
Nintendogs[]
| Version | |
|---|---|
| Chihuahua & Friends | Find the Jack Russell Book on walks through the forest |
| Labrador & Friends | Find the Jack Russell Book on walks through the forest |
| Dachshund & Friends | Find the Jack Russell Book on walks through the forest |
| Dalmatian & Friends | Find the Jack Russell Book on walks through the forest |
| Best Friends | Find the Jack Russell Book on walks through the forest |
| Version | |
|---|---|
| Chihuahua & FriendsJA | Find the Jack Russell Book on walks through the forest |
| Shiba Inu & FriendsJA | Find the Jack Russell Book on walks through the forest |
| Dachshund & FriendsJA | Find the Jack Russell Book on walks through the forest |
Nintendogs + Cats[]
| Version | |
|---|---|
| Toy Poodle & New Friends | Starter Breed |
| Golden Retriever & New Friends | Obtain 600 Owner Points. Play for 5 days in a row |
| French Bulldog & New Friends | Obtain 7,400 Owner Points. Play for 25 days in a row |
In Nintendogs[]
The Jack Russell Terrier appears in the original game with three differently patterned Lemon & White variations. All Jack Russell dogs feature a blaze down the forehead, two spots covering the ears on either side of the head, and large brown patches on the back.
In Nintendogs + Cats[]
In Nintendogs + Cats, Jack Russell Terriers come in Lemon & White and Black & White.
If the player chooses "Surprise Me!" they may find:
- a white Jack Russell
- a grey-and-tan Jack Russell
- a golden-brown Jack Russell
- a brown Jack Russell
Neighbors[]
DLC neighbor C. Coolidge and his dog Peter Pan
Two neighbors own a Jack Russell Terrier:
- Cooper/Kees, owned by Zach/Ben
- Peter Pan, owned by C. Coolidge (SpotPass DLC in U.S.)
Trivia[]
- The Jack Russell is the most expensive breed in Nintendogs.
- The Jack Russell is the only breed to have received a relay title specifically for its distribution.
- The gene that gives Jack Russells their predominantly white color is linked to the gene that makes Jack Russells prone to deafness.
- There is a lot of confusion as to what a real Jack Russell is, as for a long time there was no breed standard. Now two varieties of this breed exist, the longer legged Parson Russell Terrier, and the shorter legged variation now commonly called the Russell Terrier.
Gallery[]
Nintendogs[]
Nintendogs + Cats[]
| List of Dog Breeds | |
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Beagle • Boxer • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel • Chihuahua • Dalmatian • German Shepherd • Golden Retriever • Jack Russell Terrier • Labrador Retriever • Maltese (unused) • Miniature Dachshund • Miniature Pinscher • Miniature Schnauzer • Pembroke Welsh Corgi • Pug • Shetland Sheepdog • Shiba Inu • Shih Tzu • Siberian Husky • Toy Poodle • Yorkshire Terrier | |
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Basset Hound • Beagle • Boxer • Bull Terrier • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel • Chihuahua • Cocker Spaniel • Dalmatian • French Bulldog • German Shepherd • Golden Retriever • Great Dane • Jack Russell Terrier • Labrador Retriever • Maltese • Miniature Dachshund • Miniature Pinscher • Miniature Schnauzer • Pembroke Welsh Corgi • Pomeranian • Pug • RoboPup • Shetland Sheepdog • Shiba Inu • Shih Tzu • Siberian Husky • Toy Poodle • Yorkshire Terrier | |