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A Jack Russell Waited in the Sled, Ready for a Very Fast Ride

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A white and tan Jack Russell Terrier sits in an old wooden sled on a snow-covered lawn, his ears folded over and his dark nose forward. His coat is a mix of white fur and caramel patches, with a few snowflakes on his whiskers. Behind him, a snow-dusted roof, a wreath on the window, and evergreen trees glow in the low golden light of late afternoon.

Jack Russells are small terriers with huge energy. They were bred for hunting and tend to be bold, quick, and clever, which means they need both exercise and mental challenges every day. A snowy yard is a wonderful place for a burst of that energy, but keep the outing short, check his paws for ice balls, and dry him off afterward, since a small, short-coated dog can chill quickly. Sledding is best done slowly and with supervision, with no steep slopes or hazards ahead. Keep him leashed or in a fenced yard too, because terriers love to chase and dig and can disappear after a squirrel in a flash.

Sitting still might be the hardest thing he has done all day.

The sled is ready, and so is he, with his eyes fixed on the horizon. One bark would probably start the ride, but for now he holds the pose with a twitch of the ears.

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