At a glance the quick version
BorrowMyDoggy gives 5-12 kg; Dogster gives 13-25 lb (about 5.9-11.3 kg). No split by sex.
Coat and looks how to spot one
short to medium, wiry to curly
The coat can be anything from a wiry terrier jacket to soft Poodle curls, and it tends to shed little. Littermates can look quite different.12
Personality what they are like
A cheerful, lively little dog with plenty of terrier spark. It is clever, affectionate and devoted to its family, and can be a touch stubborn. It likes to have its say, so early training helps keep the chatter in check.21
Daily activity how busy a day looks
High for its size. About an hour a day of walks and play, and it enjoys fetch, agility, flyball and puzzle toys.12
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
Brush weekly, or more often for curly coats, which may also need trips to a groomer. Bathe only when needed, clean ears regularly, trim nails and brush teeth often.21
Home where they are happiest
Suits an active household that can offer daily exercise and games; a yard for play is a bonus.12
Food basics what goes in the bowl
A good-quality small-breed dry or wet food; Dogster suggests spreading it over three meals a day for this energetic dog.2
Company who they like around
A family dog that gets on with children and other dogs when introduced well. Its terrier side may want to chase small animals and birds.21
The story where it all began
The Jackapoo is a modern designer cross, thought to have started in the United States around the 1990s. Breeders paired the plucky Jack Russell Terrier with a Toy or Miniature Poodle to make a lively, low-shedding family pet.12
Fun facts for the dinner table
Recognised by the official bits
- The Royal Kennel Club
- Crossbreeds are not recognised as pedigree breeds, but they can be registered on the Activity Register and take part in agility, obedience and similar events.3
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Jackapoo. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkevery 2 weeks
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upevery year
Parents and lookalikes
Jack Russell Terrier
Cockapoo
Westiepoo
PeekapooLike what we are building? Buy us a coffee.
The breed atlas is free for everyone, with a source on every fact, and it will never show ads. If it helped you, a small tip keeps the research going. Any amount is lovely, and no is a perfectly fine answer too.
Where this comes from
Every breed page shows where each fact comes from. If we got something wrong, sorry, we are pet people, not a science magazine. Tell us at [email protected] and we will fix it.
- Jackapoo Dog Breed Guide - BorrowMyDoggy borrowmydoggy.comused for origin, size, lifespan, coat, colours, exercise, fun fact
- Jack A Poo - Dogster dogster.comused for other names, origin, size, coat, colours, temperament, grooming, diet, fun facts
- What is a crossbreed dog? - The Royal Kennel Club royalkennelclub.comused for recognition
Checked 2026-10-01. Text is written in our own words from these sources.