Jackapoo — breed guide
Jack Russell Terrier crossed with a Poodle.
At a glance
- Group
- mixed
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 5–11 kg (11–24 lb)
- Life span
- 12–16 years
- Coat
- Wiry to wavy
Living with a Jackapoo
- High energy — needs real exercise every day, not a stroll.
- Regular grooming — brushing a few times a week.
- Light shedding.
- Quick to learn.
- Barks readily.
- Good with children.
- Gets along with other dogs.
- Can live with a cat, with a slow introduction and an escape route for the cat.
- Suits apartment living, given its daily walks.
- Better with previous experience behind you.
- Average heat tolerance.
- Average cold tolerance.
Temperament
Busy · Smart · Game · Chatty
Health to watch
- Luxating patella
- Deafness
- Eye conditions
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Questions people ask
Is a Jackapoo good with kids?
Generally yes. Jackapoos are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.
Is a Jackapoo good with cats?
It can work, with management. Introduce them gradually, feed them apart, and make sure the cat has vertical space the dog cannot reach. Plan to manage it rather than assume it.
How much exercise does a Jackapoo need?
An hour or more of proper exercise every day.
Can a Jackapoo handle hot weather?
About average — use normal hot-day sense.
Leash Life keeps a Jackapoo's day — walks, meals, meds, weight — in one shared feed for the whole household, and warns on the walk weather this breed can't take. Free to start.