Playful
Loving
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal

Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Outright
Tempered
Companionable
Spirited
Cheerful

Jarkies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Rustralian Terriers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Avoid Jarkies as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Rustralian Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Japanese Chin and Yorkshire Terrier

Jack Russell Terrier and Australian Terrier

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club

Unknown

1990s

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Black
Blue
White
Sable
Brown

White
Brown
Red
Sable
Black
Fawn

Jarkies are known for their coat length.

Rustralian Terriers have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wiry

A Jarkie can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Rustralian Terrier can have a litter of 4-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Patellar Luxation
Retinal Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse

Patellar Luxation
Lens Luxation
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Entropion
Ectropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Portosystemic Shunt
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Cushing's Disease
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Deafness
Allergies

Thyroid Tests
Eye Examination
Electrocardiogram
Radiographs
Urinalysis

Urinalysis
Complete Blood Profile
Optical Examination
Full Physical Examination
Ear Tests and Myringotomy Tests
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Eye and Otoscopic Examination

Jarkie has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Rustralian Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Jarkies require minimal physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.

Rustralian Terriers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Jarkies have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Rustralian Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Jarkies are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Rustralian Terrier dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Jarkies are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Jarkie dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Rustralian Terriers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Jarkie, it's at least 2 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Rustralian Terrier, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Jarkies usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Rustralian Terriers usually need at least 40 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Jarkies require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Rustralian Terrier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Ideally, Jarkie should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Rustralian Terrier should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 4-7 pound (2 - 3 kg) Jarkie feed 0.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 11-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Rustralian Terrier feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Jarkie is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Rustralian Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Jarkie is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Rustralian Terrier is between $35 - $45. This makes an average of $420 - $540 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Jarkies are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Rustralian Terrier is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Rustralian Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Jarkies make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Rustralian Terriers can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Jarkies are not the best choice for families with kids.

Rustralian Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Jarkies are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Rustralian Terriers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Jarkies are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Rustralian Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Jarkies have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Rustralian Terriers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Jarkies are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Rustralian Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.