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A tricolor Jack Russell Terrier with a flour-dusted face stands on a floury kitchen counter, wide-eyed. 8 / 38

A Jack Russell Turned the Kitchen Into a Flour Snowstorm

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The Jack Russell looks as if he has been through a snowstorm in a very small kitchen. His brown ears and eye patches are dusted in white, his black nose is powdered, and flour is scattered across the wooden countertop where he stands, front paws planted and eyes wide open.

Around him are the remains of a baking project: an open paper bag of flour, a wooden spoon, bowls, jars, a dish rack, and a window with sunlight and plants. A trail of white paw prints suggests he walked every inch of it. Even his whiskers are white, and a faint cloud of flour still seems to hang in the sunny air around him.

Jack Russell Terriers are small, bold, and extremely energetic dogs, originally bred for hunting. They are smart, curious, and need lots of exercise and mental work, or they will find their own entertainment. A counter is not hard for this athletic breed to reach. Plain flour is not harmful in small amounts, but raw dough can be dangerous, and chocolate, raisins, and certain sweeteners in baking supplies are poisonous to dogs. Keep ingredients in closed containers and out of reach, and call your vet if your dog eats something questionable. A daily run and a few training games will keep a terrier busy.

The little dog looks thrilled with his powdery new look. The cookies may be delayed, but the entertainment is guaranteed.

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