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Why does my Jack Russell have a curly tail and long legs? Is he mixed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Male | 6 months and 18 days old

Hi, my dog is apparently a jack russell, by he has a curly tail unlike other jack russell and rather longer legs, so I am just curious if he is mixed with another breed or not ?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on April 21st, 2018

It's true that most jack russells have a straight tail but i have seen many pure breed jack russells with curly tails as well, i cannot tell you if he is pure breed or not, but him having a curly tail is not an indication to determine if he is indeed pure breed.

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