Health issues. Thee Parson Russell Terriers tend to suffer very few health problems with a lifespan of approximately 12 to 15 years. Some are prone to dislocation of the kneecaps and inherited eye diseases, deafness has also been known. As with all dogs, it's important to take them to the vet for a regular check up to make sure there are not any health issues that need to be treated. Apart from that there are few known problems.

Grooming. The Parson Russell Terrier is an easy dog to groom, using a comb and firm brush. Bathing is only performed as necessary. Using the proper shampoo is essential in keeping the tangles out. I always suggest using a tear free shampoo, just in case you get some in the puppy or dogs eyes.

Living conditions. As is common with terriers, and hunting dogs, lots of exercise is required by the Parson Russell Terrier breed. They are ideally suited to a medium-sized garden, or larger. Whilst they can be kept in an apartment; obviously, a lot of exercise is essential. If your dog is allowed to become bored and left alone for long periods of time, there will undoubtedly be problems. Since they were bred as hunting dogs, it is not normally a good idea to leave them alone with small pets. Generally speaking because of their eager to please nature and great intelligence, they are fairly easy to train. Due to their size and level of energy, they can get themselves into trouble on the odd occasion, as they can fit into some very small areas, because of their breeding and inquisitive nature, they tend to like exploring holes.